Has Anybody Tested Out The New Crosman Pellets Yet?

[Moog]

Crosman Premier Hollow Points in .177 are now being made in Spain. Instead of 7.9 gr they now weigh 7.6 gr. I've heard that this new version is identical to the Gamo pellets. I have not heard of any changes to the .22 pellets yet.

I was wondering if anybody has tried the new pellets yet and what was your results?

 

[Sawney Bean]

This guy does an extremely thorough review of four varieties of Gamo pellets. It looks like they make two versions of these 7.6 gr hollowpoint domes, but neither one fared very well.

 

[Moog]

Thanks. I'll check that out.

I was wondering if Gamo was putting the Crosman brand on their 7.6gr pellet.

 

[Sawney Bean]

Thanks. I'll check that out.

I was wondering if Gamo was putting the Crosman brand on their 7.6gr pellet.

That sounds like the case. Same pellet style, same weight, same company. I never was a huge fan of Crosman pellets, but by most accounts the cphp’s are better than the Gamo 10x’s, so it’s sad to see them go if that is the case.

 

[CharlieF]

I will never buy a Crosman pellet made in Spain. I knew this type of garbage was going to happen when Gamo bought Crosman.

 

[igolfat8]

I thought Daisy bought Crosman?

 

[Sawney Bean]

I thought Daisy bought Crosman?

They did, but Daisy is itself owned by Gamo.

 

[igolfat8]

Thx for the clarification

 

[Matchstickshooter]

I have read that Crosman pellets have Antimony in them to make them a little harder. This, at the time, to feed easier in the Crosman 600 pistol.
Wonder if the "new version" are the same, or softer lead?

 

[zrman27500]

Are they doing this with all the pellets? .22 as well?

 

[Moog]

Are they doing this with all the pellets? .22 as well?

I'm guessing that they probably will. So far the only change has been with the .177 pellets.

With the new tariffs Crosman is probably wishing they kept production here in the U.S.

 

[elwoodblues]

In .177 I have had good luck with the winchester round nose and the Tomahawk's both 7.6gr the pro magnum .177 shot crappy in everthing I tried these are all made by Gamo

 

[Matchstickshooter]

Always had great luck with the Tomahawk .177 when Walmart sold them. and now they don't.

 

[BSJ]

I got some of these in .22. They look to be copies of Crosman hollow points. https://sharg.pl/product-eng-115175...ts-177-4-5-mm-250-pcs-0-55g-8-48gr-19202.html
Hard as heck. Shipped from Poland. No foam in the tins. Still in good shape!

 

[bchannell]

I always liked Crosman Premiers, either hollow point or round, and I love the bulk 10.5 177 pellets, but the latest tins I've bought from WW, are total junk. If that's what they're making, might as well just cancel the project.

The Benjamin Single Die black box pellets are also fantastic pellets, I hope those are still being made. I bought enough to last me a while.

 

[Norcal]

I know the OP started this discussion asking about .177 CPHP's but since nearly all Crosman pellets are unavailable, thought that I'd post up what little info I have on the issue of unavailability.

I called Gamo USA earlier today to try and pry some info out of them as to when either Crosman CPHP's or the Daisy Precision Max .22 H.P.'s that shoot so well out of my PCP's are going to be available again. The lazy goober that I spoke with knew nothing and when pressed to look into the matter further just regurgitated that his system was down. I have about two tins of 500 CPHP on hand and just shy of 7000 of the Daisy's that I stocked-up on during one of their free shipping promotions. So glad my rifles love the Daisy's - as long as the wind isn't a factor, headshots on Ground Squirrels out to 50-75 yards are easy, especially with my new Umarex Zelos!

I then was able to get on the Gamo Spain website despite the power/internet outages going on over there and sent them the following message. Don't have high hopes of learning anything meaningful but figured I'd try...

Hello

Air Gun Enthusiasts all across the United States and the World are wondering why both Crosman Premiere .22 Caliber Hollow Point Pellets and Daisy Precision Max .22 Caliber Hollow Point Pellets are not available for purchase. These two pellets have long been some of the most popular lower-cost options to Airgunners and their being unavailable is a shame. What is the reason for them not being available and when, if ever, can we expect to see them again?

Sincerely, David