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Things I liked:I had been looking for an inexpensive .22 air rifle. After a lot of research, I ordered a Crosman Quest 800X from Pyramid Air. My original order was lost by UPS, but I received prompt replacement order. (Pyramid has great customer service.)
I'd asked Pyramid Air to check it out before shipping and this is what they reported:
With
... Read MoreThings I liked:I had been looking for an inexpensive .22 air rifle. After a lot of research, I ordered a Crosman Quest 800X from Pyramid Air. My original order was lost by UPS, but I received prompt replacement order. (Pyramid has great customer service.)
I'd asked Pyramid Air to check it out before shipping and this is what they reported:
With RWS H-point Pellet 14.2 grains
#1 745.42 fps
#2 739.19 fps
#3 730.31 fps
#4 738.69 fps
#5 745.61 fps
I ran outside to shoot it before the rains came. It's a keeper! After about a dozen shots it started grouping well with Daisy Precision Max .22 flat-nosed pellets. I was shooting one hole groups and cloverleafs at 10 meters with iron sights off the patio table before the rains came. (Rats!!)
It's fairly light at 6-1/2 pounds, but doesn't seem very hold sensitive. I think I'll shoot open sights for a while - it reminds me of my younger days. The stock is only lightly finished - almost a natural satin feel. Stock is slightly thicker than my Gamo Hunter and has about 3/4 inch longer pull even though Gamo is about 1 inch longer overall. I'm 5' 11" with long arms and I must admit it feels better to the shoulder than my Gamo. The Quest also has a rubber butt which steadies my aim somewhat.
The trigger is about 4 lbs pull and only slight creep. it's perfectly adequate for a sporter rifle. Anyway, I'm very pleased with the Crosman Quest 800X at first blush. It's made in China but much better quality than I expected. Things I would have changed:I've found the plastic fixed sights to be a little "flimsy" for real target shooting, but more than adequate for small game hunting. At 61 my eyesight is not what it used to be to say the least. However, the glow sights help me a lot - just put the GREEN dot between the two RED dots, sit target on top of GREEN dot, and let her rip. The plastic sight adjustments are not solid clicks, but a little mushy. However, I had no problems sighting-in and after about 15 shots they stayed locked in place. What others should know:I haven't mounted the scope yet, but it appears useable - it's a Centerpoint 4X32 with parallax adjusted for 30 yards.
This Quest really locks up TIGHT! I have to tap the muzzle kind of firmly or break the breech gently over my knee to cock and load. Speaking of cocking, this Quest is a monster! You can really "feel" the power. You certainly don't need a "bow flex" for a good workout.
Speaking of power, my backstop is exterior 1/2 inch plywood. I decided to test it with Crosman Premier Hollow Points at 10 meters. First CPHP blew right through the backstop! Next, I tried some soft lead Daisy Precision Max Wadcutters (flat nose). The wads almost made it through leaving a huge bulge on the back side. Wow! For a springer, the Quest has a lot of power - more than enough for small game.
Things I liked:Almost identical to H&H match pellets. Things I would have changed:Lower the price maybe... What others should know:These pellets are H&N Match pellets that didn't quite make the grade to be match quality. Still these are very good & consistent. I've only shot about 250 of these so far, but I don't "feel"
... Read MoreThings I liked:Almost identical to H&H match pellets. Things I would have changed:Lower the price maybe... What others should know:These pellets are H&N Match pellets that didn't quite make the grade to be match quality. Still these are very good & consistent. I've only shot about 250 of these so far, but I don't "feel" any inconsistencies when loading pellets like I do with lower quality pellets. This is my Daisy (Gamo) 130A's best shooting pellet. I easily shoot "one-hole" and some "same hole" groups.
Things I liked:Seems to be very consistent sizes based on my "feel" when seating a pellet. Shoots really well in my Crosman Quest 800. One hole groups at 10 Meters. Things I would have changed:I don't really think the tiny hollow point helps expansion much. These pellets blow right through 1/2 exterior plywood from my Quest 800 at
... Read MoreThings I liked:Seems to be very consistent sizes based on my "feel" when seating a pellet. Shoots really well in my Crosman Quest 800. One hole groups at 10 Meters. Things I would have changed:I don't really think the tiny hollow point helps expansion much. These pellets blow right through 1/2 exterior plywood from my Quest 800 at 10 meters. I'd eliminate the hollow point in favor of a regular doom shape head. What others should know:These are excellent long range pellets in my Quest 800. With plenty of penetration down range in spite of the hollow point design.
Things I liked:Almost identical to H&N Match pellets. Things I would have changed:Lower price maybe. What others should know:These pellets are H&N Match pellets that didn't quite make the grade to be match quality. Still these are very good & consistent. I've only shot about 250 of these so far, but I don't "feel" any
... Read MoreThings I liked:Almost identical to H&N Match pellets. Things I would have changed:Lower price maybe. What others should know:These pellets are H&N Match pellets that didn't quite make the grade to be match quality. Still these are very good & consistent. I've only shot about 250 of these so far, but I don't "feel" any inconsistencies when loading pellets like I do with lower quality pellets.
This is my Daisy (Gamo) 130A's best shooting pellet. I easily shoot "one-hole" and some "same hole" groups.
Things I liked:Great value, screw top tin, shape similar to Beeman H&N match and Laser Sport Things I would have changed:Nothing if the price goes up. What others should know:This is my plinking & practice pellet. These pellets are a little smaller in head & skirt diameter than Beeman Laser Sports. Sizing is not as consistent
... Read MoreThings I liked:Great value, screw top tin, shape similar to Beeman H&N match and Laser Sport Things I would have changed:Nothing if the price goes up. What others should know:This is my plinking & practice pellet. These pellets are a little smaller in head & skirt diameter than Beeman Laser Sports. Sizing is not as consistent as the Laser Sports, but then the price is a lot less, too.
However, I easily shoot "clover leafs" and one hole groups with my Daisy (Gamo) 130A at 10 meters. My tuned Gamo Hunter 220 also handles these well, but not quite as accurate - more clover-leafs than one holes.
Occasionally, I'll get a flyer - still not bad for a practice pellet. I can usually "feel" a "bad" pellet in my Hunter since the breech is a little tighter than my Daisy.
No chrony, but my Daisy is considered 800 fps max so I'm guessing about 700 fps with this pellet. My Gamo Hunter chronyed about 950 fps with 7.5 grain pellets, so once again I'm guessing these 7.8's are about 900 fps.
Overall, these are great, inexpensive pellets with acceptable quality.
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