Crosman Help for a beginner

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yaya13

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So I just recently purchased a Crossman rifle .177 caliber to do some rodent control, and I read that the pointed steel pellets work great with this rifle. Well I purchased the daisy .177 caliper steel pointed pellets 250 CT. I load the rifle and pumped it released the safety, pulled the thing on the side I forget what it's called and aimed and pulled the trigger, nothing came out. I checked and the pellets look it was mangled but it just sits there but it will not shoot out! Am I doing something wrong or are these pellets not meant for this rifle? Please help. This is my first time owning one!
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First off, Have you read the manual? I believe that the magazine is only used for BBs and that pellets are loaded one at a time in that type of rifle. Get the stuck pellet removed first and go slowly, you'll figure it out.
yaya13 said:
So I just recently purchased a Crossman rifle .177 caliber to do some rodent control, and I read that the pointed steel pellets work great with this rifle. Well I purchased the daisy .177 caliper steel pointed pellets 250 CT. I load the rifle and pumped it released the safety, pulled the thing on the side I forget what it's called and aimed and pulled the trigger, nothing came out. I checked and the pellets look it was mangled but it just sits there but it will not shoot out! Am I doing something wrong or are these pellets not meant for this rifle? Please help. This is my first time owning one!
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sounds like you did not close "the thing on the side " it is called a bolt and pushes the pellet into the barrel and seals the compressed air behind the pellet .
 
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The exact model of rife and maybe some photos (if possible) would help us... help you. Also, safe handling and use of airguns is a must. They are not toys, you cannot ever call back a shot. I just have to say it because it seems like you're not familiar with the use of guns of any sort. I highly suggest a mentor to help you through the basics.

As of right now, I'm imagining you have a 760 pumpmaster that you pumped up, pulled the bolt back, dropped a pellet in the loading tray, didn't chamber the pellet (push bolt to forward position) then pulled the trigger. Thus, the bolt slammed foreword, crushing the pellet and jamming the breech (entrance to barrel)... But this is only an assumption from my wild imagination and truly want to help sort things out.
 
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beerthief said:
sounds like you did not close "the thing on the side " it is called a bolt and pushes the pellet into the barrel and seals the compressed air behind the pellet .
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I did I might have forgotten to mention that but yes I pull it back it pushes the pellet in and in order for me to even be able to pull the trigger it needs to be shut, but it seems to be getting the pellets stuck into that same hole the spring pushes them into the slot to get shot out through the barrel.
 
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yaya13 said:
I did I might have forgotten to mention that but yes I pull it back it pushes the pellet in and in order for me to even be able to pull the trigger it needs to be shut, but it seems to be getting the pellets stuck into that same hole the spring pushes them into the slot to get shot out through the barrel.
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Airguns these days, equipped with all kinds of safety features 😁
 
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Just Zack 2 said:
The exact model of rife and maybe some photos (if possible) would help us... help you. Also, safe handling and use of airguns is a must. They are not toys, you cannot ever call back a shot. I just have to say it because it seems like you're not familiar with the use of guns of any sort. I highly suggest a mentor to help you through the basics.

As of right now, I'm imagining you have a 760 pumpmaster that you pumped up, pulled the bolt back, dropped a pellet in the loading tray, didn't chamber the pellet (push bolt to forward position) then pulled the trigger. Thus, the bolt slammed foreword, crushing the pellet and jamming the breech (entrance to barrel)... But this is only an assumption from my wild imagination and truly want to help sort things out.
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No I fully understand that this is not a toy. I have shot a pistol, a revolver, an AK 47, and a .22 caliber at a private
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Airguns these days, equipped with all kinds of safety features 😁
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Right not to mention that it is extremely frustratingly hard to pump after 3 pumps, I am not strong at all, might need to start doing some strength training JUST to use my own rifle..
Wow that sounds so lame and embarrassing..
lmfao..
 
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Pellets or bb's? Pellets are usually made from lead, they have a head and skirt with a pinched waist (called diabolo ...not diablo). BB's are steel and round, usually coated with nickel (silver in color) or copper.

If it's bb's not feeding from their reservoir/internal magazine when you pull the bolt back... Know Daisy branded bb's run slightly larger, you need to pull the bolt back a little more/harder. The easy fix, buy Crosman bb's. Now BB's can potentially take critters, but not usually cleanly. Plus, they ricochet like crazy and aren't as accurate as proper lead pellets.

Gun model and/or photos would help. You mentioned a spring that pushes the "projectiles"? The 2100 and Legacy 1000 use a follower spring in their internal magazine...
 
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yaya13 said:
No I fully understand that this is not a toy. I have shot a pistol, a revolver, an AK 47, and a .22 caliber at a private

Right not to mention that it is extremely frustratingly hard to pump after 3 pumps, I am not strong at all, might need to start doing some strength training JUST to use my own rifle..
Wow that sounds so lame and embarrassing..
lmfao..
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i have two guns that pump up , usually i do not pump more than 3 or 4 times that is enough to hit the target at 20 yards . i have only pumped to 8 times a few times , very hard with some guns .
 
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Just Zack 2 said:
Pellets or bb's? Pellets are usually made from lead, they have a head and skirt with a pinched waist (called diabolo ...not diablo). BB's are steel and round, usually coated with nickel (silver in color) or copper.

If it's bb's not feeding from their reservoir/internal magazine when you pull the bolt back... Know Daisy branded bb's run slightly larger, you need to pull the bolt back a little more/harder. The easy fix, buy Crosman bb's. Now BB's can potentially take critters, but not usually cleanly. Plus, they ricochet like crazy and aren't as accurate as proper lead pellets.

Gun model and/or photos would help. You mentioned a spring that pushes the "projectiles"? The 2100 and Legacy 1000 use a follower spring in their internal magazine...
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Oh yeah sorry I have the crossman legacy 1000 dual ammo multi pump air rifle, and I purchased the daisy pointed steel pellets. I purchased to kill rodents trying to make their nest in my home and I'm not about to let that happen.
I do not want to use BB's on this just strictly Pointed Steel Pellets. Since they are in my opinion the go to ammo for killing rodents.
 
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i have two guns that pump up , usually i do not pump more than 3 or 4 times that is enough to hit the target at 20 yards . i have only pumped to 8 times a few times , very hard with some guns .
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Yes I am only able to pump it to about 4 times on my own but it is soooooo hard. I break a sweat doing so lol.

Am I supposed to clean the barrel or lube it up or anything like that, if so is there a specific type of cleaning supplies that I need to purchase as well as the lube?

I also overheard someone mention cleaning and lubing up the pellets as well as weighing the pellets? What do they mean by weighing the pellets?
Are they speaking about an actual scale like the ones to weigh jewelry?
 
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Slow down, Lol. Don't worry about pellet cleaning, lubing and weighing yet. There's a ways to go before concerning yourself with all that.

First, did you clear the jam? (stuck pellet). The manual should have instructions on how to do so. Might have to get yourself a cleaning rod if you don't own one. Tweezers could aid in loading pellets. Otherwise, you'll have to goof around to get them in. Double check if the pellets you have are indeed .177cal. Pumping will get easier with time, you only need 4 to 6 pumps at short range.

Owner manual says different, but...
Eventually, get yourself some 30wt ND (non detergent) motor oil. Check the mower accessory isle of most big box stores. This is to lube your airgun, easiest to put in a different container for application, like cheap mustard/ketchup containers for cookouts. Make sure to label as "OIL" and the type of. Only need A DROP every so often, a quart might last a lifetime. Where you lube comes later, I'm getting ahead of myself...
 
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Just Zack 2 said:
The exact model of rife and maybe some photos (if possible) would help us... help you. Also, safe handling and use of airguns is a must. They are not toys, you cannot ever call back a shot. I just have to say it because it seems like you're not familiar with the use of guns of any sort. I highly suggest a mentor to help you through the basics.

As of right now, I'm imagining you have a 760 pumpmaster that you pumped up, pulled the bolt back, dropped a pellet in the loading tray, didn't chamber the pellet (push bolt to forward position) then pulled the trigger. Thus, the bolt slammed foreword, crushing the pellet and jamming the breech (entrance to barrel)... But this is only an assumption from my wild imagination and truly want to help sort things out.
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No I fully understand that this is not a toy. I have shot a pistol, a revolver, an AK 47, and a .22 caliber at a private
Just Zack 2 said:
The exact model of rife and maybe some photos (if possible) would help us... help you. Also, safe handling and use of airguns is a must. They are not toys, you cannot ever call back a shot. I just have to say it because it seems like you're not familiar with the use of guns of any sort. I highly suggest a mentor to help you through the basics.

As of right now, I'm imagining you have a 760 pumpmaster that you pumped up, pulled the bolt back, dropped a pellet in the loading tray, didn't chamber the pellet (push bolt to forward position) then pulled the trigger. Thus, the bolt slammed foreword, crushing the pellet and jamming the breech (entrance to barrel)... But this is only an assumption from my wild imagination and truly want to help sort things out.
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I just posted up pictures of the rifle and pellets I'm using
 
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Slow down, Lol. Don't worry about pellet cleaning, lubing and weighing yet. There's a ways to go before concerning yourself with all that.

First, did you clear the jam? (stuck pellet). The manual should have instructions on how to do so. Might have to get yourself a cleaning rod if you don't own one. Tweezers could aid in loading pellets. Otherwise, you'll have to goof around to get them in. Double check if the pellets you have are indeed .177cal. Pumping will get easier with time, you only need 4 to 6 pumps at short range.

Owner manual says different, but...
Eventually, get yourself some 30wt ND (non detergent) motor oil. Check the mower accessory isle of most big box stores. This is to lube your airgun, easiest to put in a different container for application, like cheap mustard/ketchup containers for cookouts. Make sure to label as "OIL" and the type of. Only need A DROP every so often, a quart might last a lifetime. Where you lube comes later, I'm getting ahead of myself...
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Lol great thank you and yes I indeed did clear the jam it was tricky but accomplished and made sure to be very careful.. no I do not own a cleaning rod..
 
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yaya13 said:
Lol great thank you and yes I indeed did clear the jam it was tricky but accomplished and made sure to be very careful.. no I do not own a cleaning rod..
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Very good, on clearing the jam. To prevent further jams, stop using those Daisy pointed pellets (Seriously). Almost any other .177 pellet will feed (and shoot) better than those. Even the wadcutters (flat faced in simple terms). In fact, wadcutters would be more beneficial for rodent eradication as they hit harder and limit over-penetration. Don't take my word for it, just ask (or search)...
You can still buy Daisy's, just not pointed 😁

You don't need a cleaning rod, but they are helpful for certain tasks... But for cleaning the bore of airguns, I prefer weed-eater line, Lol. Probably think I'm crazy... Taking a length of weed-eater line (any brand, preferably thinner) TWICE the length plus a few inches longer than your barrel... Find the middle and fold over making a loop, feed loop down the muzzle (dangerous end) of barrel until it exits the breech/chamber (where you load pellets). Then with a cleaning patch (cotton square) soaked with... cleaner (get to that soon)...insert into loop of weed eater line about mid way and then pull threw the barrel from muzzle end. Then repeat with clean/dry patches until they come out clean (or you're sick of pulling patches).

As for cleaner, some have used goo-gone. I prefer Ballistol (or Remoil if out) to clean and lube and protect, BUT... I'm not certain you need to do all this 😅

Now for oiling, there's a few pivot points in the pump linkage that need oil and also the pump piston head... I've typed a lot, look to owners manual for locations 😉

Next shopping trip get some wadcutters, domed and hollow points. The one that's most constantly accurate is what you should be using. Gun chooses ammo it likes, not the operator.

Good luck!
 
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