by B.B. Pelletier
The 2300T is Crosman’s other remarkable new target pistol.
The OTHER new air pistol from Crosman is the 2300T, a more modest target pistol with only a few of the same features as the 2300S (read my 3-part blog about the 2300S. At first glance, it might seem quite similar, but closer examination reveals a host of differences. This is a pistol that must be evaluated on its own merits.
Out of the box
Just like the 2300S, the T model comes in a foam-lined box that can be used as a carrying case if you don’t already have one. Also, like the 2300S, the T requires that you install the rear sight, only this one is quite different from the S model. It’s more in line with other Crosman pistol sights, but made of steel and click-adjustable. A multipurpose tool for adjusting it comes with the gun.
No power adjustment
There is no power-adjustment knob on this pistol. Crosman rates it at 520 f.p.s., which is where they put the 2300S on high power, but they give the total number of available shots as 40 per powerlet, a decline of 20 from the more expensive model. I will be testing the one I have to give you an exact count.
Steel breech!
Like the 2300S, the T comes with a steel breech, fully dovetailed for scope mounts. The breech on this pistol is shorter than the one on the 2300S, but longer than the plastic breech on the 2240. (Read my blog about the 2240.) I realize that just means a slight program change on the CNC machine these days, but it speaks of the attention to detail Crosman paid each of these new pistols. A steel breech used to be available only as a third-party aftermarket add-on, and, of course, it enhances the option of mounting a scope.
Sights
The front sight is a squared post atop a raised plastic ramp, identical to the one on the 2240. The steel rear sight is a fully adjustable notch with white dots. The dots are unnecessary on a target pistol, and I wish they hadn’t been put there. Perhaps, the sight comes from another action pistol. Instead of clamping to the dovetails like the Williams sight on the 2300S, this one slides into a special cross dovetail and secures with two small Allen screws. Because it does slide in a cross dovetail, you get a greater range of windage adjustability than if it was simply clamped like the Williams.
The rear sight is steel and click-adjustable. It could do without the white dots, however. Note the absence of a power-adjustment knob on this model.
Adjustable trigger
One feature that did carry over is the single-stage adjustable trigger. It is identical to the trigger on the 2300S, so you can both adjust the pull weight and also limit the overtravel. I measured the trigger on this test gun and got a low of 2 lbs., 14 oz. and a high of 6 lbs., 12 oz. There’s a moderate amount of creep in the pull.
Small Allen screw in the triggerguard adjusts the trigger overtravel.
Barrel
The barrel is a 10+” steel barrel rifled by Crosman, so accuracy testing is going to be fun. We already know how well that Lothar Walther barrel works on the 2300S, so here’s the chance to see what a Crosman tube can do. I’m betting there will be little difference.
We’ll look at velocity and accuracy in upcoming reports.
I’m curious how the 2300T will compare to the 2300S on the range!
Then wake up early tomorrow!
B.B.
BB,
I am looking for a powerful .22 springer for long range hunting up to 50 yard. So it needs to be accurate as well. Which rifle would you recommend?
Hey,
Just wondering, you talk about being able to adjust the trigger overtravel. What exactly is that?
Thanks,
lama
should you take a shot on semi- auto after using a airsoft AEG on full-auto
Just wanted to say I’m really looking foreward to your take on the Skif A-3000.
Thanks.
.22 springer,
The Diana RWS 48/52 might fit your needs.
B.B.
lama,
Overtravel is the distance the trigger moves after the sear releases. Any overtravel makes the trigger action feel sloppy to a trained marksman.
B.B.
Airsoft AEG,
Unless you shoot an ICS, yes, a semiauto shot decompresses the mainspring after full-auto fire. The ICS M16 and M4 allow you to relax the spring by pressing the bolt forward assist device.
B.B.
how accurate is rws 48/52 at 50 yards? thanks.
A good shot with a 48/52 should be able to shoot a group of about one-inch at 50 yards on a calm day. That’s with the correct spring gun shooting technique, of course.
Accuracy like that will hit an quarter with every shot.
B.B.
bb,
How would you correctly hold a rws 48? I read your review on it but you only mentioned that it’s hold sensitive, not how to hold it. Should you lean it agains your shoulder tightly because of the significant recoil?
48/52,
Yes, and lay it on the flat of your open palm – don’t grasp the forearm with your fingers. Also, hold the pistol grip as lightly as possible to allow the gun to vibrate and kick as much as possible.
B.B.
hello
i have a couple of lp53s and would like to purchase spare parts online, i tried EARL’S with no results…
who would you recommend?
Ben,
Have you tried Robert Beeman?
http://www.beemans.net/old%20factory%20parts.htm
B.B.
Have you done a Part 2 on the Crosman 2300T?
Michael,
B.B. did a 3 part series on the Crosman 2300T. He’s very thorough! B.B. has now published over 1,000 airgun related articles on this site.
There is a blank search box on the top right hand side of this page. It allows you to type in what airgun related article you are looking for.
Here’s a link to part 3 of the Crosman 2300. Part 2 can be linked by clicking on “Part 2” at the top of the article. You’ll need to copy and paste this link:
/blog/2006/9/crosman-2300s-target-pistol-part-3-accuracy/
I would encourage you to post questions and comments on the current/active discussion among airgunners like yourself. You can access this lively dialogue by going to the most current article written by B.B. (B.B. writes a new article every day Monday-Friday) then scroll down to the bottom of that article and click on “comments”. You will be a part of a great group of airgunners like yourself exchanging ideas, asking and answering each others questions.
Look forward to seeing you there!
kevin
Thanks for the heads up. I’ll do that.