AEAC unravels the new Fortitude .22 with pics, commentary, & a new VLOG video!

[Michael]

Steve's been lighting up FB & IG the last 36 hours as he turns the Fortitude inside out. For those of you that haven't been over there to see the results I've pulled some of them over for ya along with his new VLOG!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNB8Hi072Qc&t=1s





$300 and regulated, shrouded, and magazine fed.

Left NO, Right YES

Many hours of 25 yard culling today trying to find the pellets the Fortitude liked best.

This was a surprise & made shooting well more challenging. Choke up on the blade a bit and it'll register over 7.

Barrel favorites made themselves clearly evident... 5 at 25 top left for the 18gr JSB.

Expect 17-20 foot pounds in .22. If ya keep the 18 gr to less than 75 shots SD will reward at 12 fps.

25 yard deceleration with the 18gr in 5 yard increments. It leaves making 20 fpe and arrives making 16.

**PS, Crosman has agreed to let us give it away for Septembers RDW. Thank you Crosman!

 

[MOAirgunner]

Interesting. 

 

[0akhonor]

Seems like a great option for those doing some up close hunting and informal target shooting. What a great time to be an airgunner! 

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

Thanks for pulling those. Actually took me a couple of ties to figure "fb & ig" so naturally I hadn't seen them even tho I am watching for reviews.

The weight sells me, it's regulated, Crosman has outstanding customer service. Personally I would replace the trigger but all the 22xx tricks should apply so no extra $$ "needed".

Bring on that bfull review!





John

 

[AEAC]

Here's a few shot charts guys;

 

[douger]

so whats the trigger when not choking up

 

[AEAC]

so whats the trigger when not choking up

6 and a half or so pounds trying to live near the bottom of the blade but closer to 7 or more choked up.

 

[nervoustrig]

So the trigger combined with a hand pump is good for a total body workout!

They’ve managed to make the trigger stiff enough that you can pick up the rifle with it. Remarkable.

 

[RENVAL]

 

[cosmic]

Seems like they have steped up their game into budget regulated rifles.. I am sure someone wil find a metal adjustable mod to do on this .. My gauntlet is scared..

 

[olddog54]

I know that baker air guns are putting a better trigger in then for $30. As a matter of fact they are pre installing them on all the ones they have because the trigger is so bad. But I still want one because of the price.

 

[ChuckHunter]

Anxiously awaiting your full review even with the bad trigger...

Not really impressed with the power but I guess it would be an alright close range hunter .

James from Michigan, 

 

[kaylaindy]

Thank you for the pellet research!

to bad no one can do groups like that past 25 yards. 

I'm about to run 300 to 500 rounds through my Fortitude to try and settle the regulator.

Wish me luck! -

 

[whiteeagle58]

Looking forward to the full review. I would like to enter the PCP world of airguns, but find the entry fee to be rather high for a decent gun. This might be the ticket.

 

[AEAC]

Looking forward to the full review. I would like to enter the PCP world of airguns, but find the entry fee to be rather high for a decent gun. This might be the ticket.

This ought to be a great package for someone. Crosman upped the ante today and has overnighted me a handpump, scope, and pellets for the winner!

Steve

 

[AEAC]

Thank you for the pellet research!

to bad no one can do groups like that past 25 yards. 

I'm about to run 300 to 500 rounds through my Fortitude to try and settle the regulator.

Wish me luck! -

Good luck! 

 

[AEAC]

Anxiously awaiting your full review even with the bad trigger...

Not really impressed with the power but I guess it would be an alright close range hunter .

James from Michigan,

It did great at 50 today and with 2 different types of pellet. At 6 1/2 pounds and easy to hand pump, I imagine this will be a good gun for a lotta people. Steve

 

[agnthooziast]

Thanks Steve you are the best reviewer in the business! bill

 

[USAFANG6799]

Crosman upped the ante today and has overnighted me a handpump, scope, and pellets for the winner!

Steve,

How can you be impartial with the Fortitude when Crosman supplies you?

Your review is already biased.

Come On Man!

 

[nervoustrig]

That’s to give away. Not exactly clear to me how that benefits Steve in a meaningful way.