Crosman 2100B-N Classic Variable Pump .177-Caliber Pellet/BB Air Rifle
Serious business, awe-inspiring style. The classic 2100 is a full size, hefty competitor that pumps up to maximum velocity, accuracy, and excitement. Features Visible Impact Sights.
Features:Powerplant Benefits | Variable Pump | CO2 | Break Barrel | Pre-charged Pneumatic (PCP) |
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POWER SOURCE | 3-10 strokes of an on-board lever to compress air | 12-gram cartridge | Spring or piston cocked by a lever (barrel) | On-board high pressure reservoir |
FILLING METHOD | None, self contained | Insertion of CO2 cartridge | None, self contained | Use of high pressure tank or pump to fill on-board reservoir |
VELOCITY * | Up to 700 fps | Up to 780 fps | Up to 1400 fps | Up to 1100 fps |
NUMBER OF SHOTS | Unlimited (must be pumped for each shot) | 40 - 60, varies on rapidity of trigger pull | Unlimited (must be cocked for each shot) | 15 - 35 (varies with caliber) |
USES | ||||
EFFECTIVE RANGE ** | 15 yards | 20 yards | 35 yards | 60 yards |
COST | $40 - $200 ($ - $$) | $80 - $130 ($ - $$) | $100 - $300 ($ - $$$) | $250 - $600 ($$ - $$$$) |
ADVANTAGES | Velocity is variable based on number of strokes | Convenient, accurate | Self-contained, accurate | Powerful, consistent, superbly accurate |
DISADVANTAGES | Must be pumped up for every shot | Performance can vary with temperature (70 degrees is optimum) | Requires practice to shoot at highest accuracy | External fill source required |
* Velocities based on alloy ammunition | ||||
** Accuracy is determined by ballistics and shooter ability | ||||
Target Shooting Plinking Pest Control Small Game Hunting Predator Hunting |
Choosing a Caliber | BB | .177 | .22 | .25 |
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Material | Copper coated steel | Lead (lead-free consist of plastic and/or zinc) | Lead (lead-free consist of plastic and/or zinc) | Lead |
Weight (grains) | 5.2 | 7.9 or 10.5 | 14.3 | 27.9 |
Energy (@ muzzle) | 4 FPE @ 600 FPS | 17.5 FPE @ 1000 FPS | 20.3 FPE @ 800 FPS | 42 FPE @ 825 FPS |
Shapes | Spherical | Wadcutter, domed, pointed, hollow point, destroyer | Domed, hollow point, pointed, destroyer | Domed, destroyer |
Uses | Plinking | Targets, plinking, pest control | Targets, plinking, pest control, small game hunting | Pest control, small & medium game hunting |
Advantages | Less expensive than pellets | Fast, flat trajectory ideal for targets | Ideal for both targets and small game | Hard hitting hunting round; conservative on air |
Disadvantages | Ricochet if fired at a hard surface | Weight limits hunting to pests, small game | Not heavy enough for larger small game species, predators | Limited shapes available |