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Crosman Diamondback SBD Air Rifle, NP Elite

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  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Powerful - (I am used to UK - Sub 12Ft/Lbs. limited) - Mine is the US Spec, 1100 FPS with 0,22 Cal. Pretty accurate except as others mentioned the Centrepoint scope that shipped with mine was junk. I put a Nikko 6-12 x 50 and it is much better. Build quality was not as good as expected (I have the Crosman 766 the 761XL and the 1322 - all are better made) After barely breaking it in, between 100-200 shots one of the two M5 Crosshead screws that secure the forearm to the cylinder sheared off- This could not be extracted and had to be drilled out - I retapped this for a 5/16" Hardened hex bolt and tightened it up and it seems better- Check these two screws and the one securing the stock as even though they are fitted with Loctite Blue, these come loose! - I cannot return mine for warranty repair as I am not in the UK or USA at the moment and would probably have the gun seized if it was found during shipment. This gun likes H&S Super Field and Superdome, it is OK with Hobby, NOT Superpoint

    Things I would have changed:

    Bigger bolts, at least M6 or M8 to secure stocks. Better trigger, it is horrible and not a real two stage as far as I can tell, more like a loose one stage with a nasty jumpy pull. I would forget the "FREE" scope and either discount it or ship it with free pellets and gun oil.

    What others should know:

    You guys are getting it in the USA for a good price, this thing cost me $535.00 USD where I am as these are not really legal to use - It actually comes with a sticker on the box that covers the "1100 FPS" printing by Crosman and has a sticker on it saying "Less than 2 Joules - For Asia: ! - LESS THAN 2 JOULES, yeah right.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    The rifle is very accurate with high-quality rounds. Cleaned barrel and the performance is better than expected. Owning 7 different air rifles, I would say this gun is the best rifle for the money. It would be my first choice for a gift or first air rifle. I now shoot this rifle as my primary gun, given accuracy and performance, with 8gn ballistic tip rounds--perfect weight.

  • Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    This pellet rifle completely ROCKS! .22 Caliber and tearing up the place. I was surprised how quiet it is and I wonder about the Platinum level of noise suppression? Must be really quiet. I am surprised with the accuracy. I used the iron sights at first and they rock but took forever to dial in, so I switched to the scope and it took a while too but I am nailing dime size groups at 30 yards and tearing metal butane cans to shreds at 50 yards! I have soda cans hanging off of the barbed wire fence about 60 yards out and I see the pellets kicking up sand a good 20 yards past them, up hill a bit when I miss those. This gun has range, and it is accurate at range. It is throws heavy lead too. I stick in the 15-16 grain range, but I have 20 grain pellets too and they are accurate as can be in a heavy wind and through brush.

    Things I would have changed:

    I tried resetting the trigger to more of a hair trigger and the screw broke apart. So, I would suggest a higher quality screw be used in adjustment spots. I did get an eighth of a turn before it came apart and that helped the trigger pull immensely.

    What others should know:

    Great value! Incredible range and accuracy to boot. I was surprised how much stronger this .22 caliber Crosman Diamondback is than my pump action .177 760. Crazy differences!

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Its powerful.

    Things I would have changed:

    Better sound suppression.

    What others should know:

    Im not very experienced, but this sounded VERY loud to me. Even with 10.5 grain 177 pellets it is much too loud to use in a residential neighborhood.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 3.03.0 3.0

    Things I liked:

    This gun cocks easy and is pretty quite.

    Things I would have changed:

    I dont have a chrono but I would love to see actual numbers for FPS/FPE with a few pellet weights. I seriously doubt the 1400fps number. I have ordered the RC bearing as I have modified 2 Benjamin/Crosman triggers and this one needs it badly.

    What others should know:

    Its the cheapest NP Elite gun and I am sure with a mod trigger it will shoot well.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Power, accuracy, weight and price. The combat stock is awesome. The sling attachments were thoughtful. You don't know how important a sling is til you don't have one.

    Things I would have changed:

    Sell the rifle with a nice 1 piece "lockdown" style mount with the stop pin and let the customer choose the optic. Its required to fully enjoy the inherent accuracy of this rifle.

    What others should know:

    Buy 3 things with any of these spring or gas ram guns: A good airgun rated scope, 1 piece locking mount and blue loctite.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Things I liked:

    Seems like a good rifle; reasonable power. I have run through about 400 pellets so far. Fairly quiet, shouldn't disturb your neighbors. Fairly accurate with open sights right out of the box. The included scope is junk; it seemed to zero ok, but would not group. I removed the rear sight and use a Hammers 3x9x40 AO which works fine. Very easy to zero. Cocking effort is not bad, but a smaller person will get tired after many shots.

    Things I would have changed:

    Good scope. TruGlo sights.

    What others should know:

    I purchased the rifle from Pyramid which included a $25 rebate. It likes JSB Diablo 18.3 gr. pellets; does not group with Crosman domed 14.1. The trigger can be improved by turning out the adjustment screw; but be careful; if you go too far you end with a hair trigger. I did an amateur pellet seating test by measuring how far pellets entered a pine board with and without seating. Not seating seemed to give more power.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Shoots like a freakin dream. Extremely quiet and definitely accurate. Sighting the scope took all of 6 clicks out of the box

    Things I would have changed:

    Redesign break action with leverage assist for easier pump

    What others should know:

    Not a light gun but well balanced. Cocking action requires a strong arm, which is difficult for me since my arm was surgically reattached.

  • Rating 4.04.0 4.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Rating 5.05.0 5.0

    Things I liked:

    Great feel, great performance and very accurate. Love having the oppiton of the iron sight.scope is good not great.

    Things I would have changed:

    Offer this air riffle with the platinum suppression. Alloy pellet makes it to loud for plinking in the yard without letting everyone know that are shooting. Sell it as a tactical kit with strap light better optics bipod

    What others should know:

    Great air riffle. It's a little heavier than the my buddies Gamo air riffle. I love the weight and feel of the riffle.

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