04-15-2016, 04:01 AM
Thought I'd mention one line of airguns that are, though made in China, still a quality made item. These are very good copies of an older Crosman CO2 rifle. They are made by Industry Brand, and are designated as the QB series. They are quite similiar to the current Crosman/Sheriden 2260MB. The 2260MB uses a single CO2 cartridge, and the QB series use either two of same, or a refillable larger canister, and one model, can easily be converted to PCP, which is compressed air instead of CO2.
Here is the page that shows the various models and prices:
http://www.airgundepot.com/search.html?keyword=QB+Beeman&submit=&prv=&adv=&hawkb=
These are all available in either .177 or .22 caliber. They are all metal and wood. The Crosman/Sheridan has a plastic trigger and guard. The Crosman is about $150.
The QB79 Premium Combo for $199, is the PCP version. You install that tank, and the barrel has to come off for that. Once installed, you don't have to remove the tank unless for maintenance. You have to buy a hand pump, which is a special device (can't fill these wit a regular tire pump). The pump start at about $140. Pump it full, and you have about 80 good full power shots before having to refill.
The basic QB78 is supposed to be a fine shooter too, getting 60+ shots from a set of two CO2 cartridges, and comes ready to shoot. The QB78 Deluxe comes with a little bit better wood, and a thicker barrel. If you want, you can run then on one 12 gram CO2 cartridge. To do that, you have to insert one empty cartridge, and one full one. I think one CO2 cartridge will get you 40+ shots.
Jon in Keaau/HPP
Here is the page that shows the various models and prices:
http://www.airgundepot.com/search.html?keyword=QB+Beeman&submit=&prv=&adv=&hawkb=
These are all available in either .177 or .22 caliber. They are all metal and wood. The Crosman/Sheridan has a plastic trigger and guard. The Crosman is about $150.
The QB79 Premium Combo for $199, is the PCP version. You install that tank, and the barrel has to come off for that. Once installed, you don't have to remove the tank unless for maintenance. You have to buy a hand pump, which is a special device (can't fill these wit a regular tire pump). The pump start at about $140. Pump it full, and you have about 80 good full power shots before having to refill.
The basic QB78 is supposed to be a fine shooter too, getting 60+ shots from a set of two CO2 cartridges, and comes ready to shoot. The QB78 Deluxe comes with a little bit better wood, and a thicker barrel. If you want, you can run then on one 12 gram CO2 cartridge. To do that, you have to insert one empty cartridge, and one full one. I think one CO2 cartridge will get you 40+ shots.
Jon in Keaau/HPP
Jon in Keaau/HPP