Crosman Crosman Vantage NP conversion

Yes, most air rifles of the same make and model use the same power system between calibers with a few exceptions in the higher priced and larger calibers.
However, I question the practicality, a new barrel/breech block, and sights, if one is available is likely to cost close to what you can buy a new Crosman Vantage .22 air rifle, the going price at most air gun venders is about $119.00, and what's better than a Crosman Vantage, two Crosman Vantages in .177 and .22 calibers.

For what it's worth I have a Vantage in .177 caliber, when I purchased it I wanted it in .22 cal. but it wasn't available, so I took it in .177, after smoothing the trigger and shooting it I was happy with it the way it is, I have other air rifles, some in .22 cal., but I wouldn't trade my vantage for anything else.
Good luck with whatever you decide.

2Ten said:

That's what I needed to hear, Moe. I started with the 177 Vantage. Then I decided to spring for a Mike Mellick R9 (because, hey, it's a fun hobby), but it was only available in 177 at the time. Not sure why I'd want a 22. I just thought it might be a cheap and easy switch.

By the way, what did you do to "smooth out the trigger?" I put a longer adjusting screw in mine, and that helped a lot. I may try the RC bearing thing one day.

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.22 is nice, just don't go for XL option, the jump from 25mm piston to 27mm just makes cocking, hold and accuracy harder. Bought these RC bearings on Amazon for a couple of bucks in 2019, used one for Benjamin Trail NP XL .22 and the other for Crosman F4 .177. Brand: TRB-RC Email: [email protected] Website: www.trbrc.com Part #X000VHCNY J Traxxas 5x8x II Bearings MR85-2RS. WM

2Ten said:

That's what I needed to hear, Moe. I started with the 177 Vantage. Then I decided to spring for a Mike Mellick R9 (because, hey, it's a fun hobby), but it was only available in 177 at the time. Not sure why I'd want a 22. I just thought it might be a cheap and easy switch.

By the way, what did you do to "smooth out the trigger?" I put a longer adjusting screw in mine, and that helped a lot. I may try the RC bearing thing one day.

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Sorry about the lateness of my answer, No, I didn't go with a longer trigger screw, I found a U-Tube video that showed tow mods using bearings, the first used a small ball bearing from a roller blade skate, the second was a bearing cut from the barrel of a plastic ball point pen.
I didn't have quick access to the skate bearing but I did have a bunch of cheap ball point pens hanging around my workshop, so I cut a 1/4" slice of the plastic barrel and installed it in the trigger replacing the factory bent wire spring in the trigger group, I didn't have to remover the trigger assembly from the receiver, it only required removing two roll pins and the spring, inserting the plastic bearing, reinstalling the two pins that hold the trigger and bearing in place and joining the action back into the stock.
The whole job start to finish took me about 45 minutes and didn't need any adjustment when done like that has to be done when changing the trigger screw.
If you do choose to purchase another Vantage or .22 cal. Crosman Optima (the triggers are identical) you might want to look up the bearing mod on U-Tube and give it a try.
Another option you might consider is the Diana two fifty gas piston air rifle in .22 caliber, it's a bit more money at $150.00, but it needs no work, thee triggers are sweet, scopes are good quality, and the functioning is just about perfect when it comes to power, accuracy, and reliability, I have one in .177, my adult son has one in .22 cal., we purchased them last fall and they have been 100% reliable and shoot as well as my Weirauch rifles.