Opinion of the crosman 2100

[howie1968]

Ive got the itch for another air gun ive got plenty of co2 guns an xl1100   the 2289 but i really want another pumper id like a 22 caliber but Academy has the 2100 for 49.00.  I noticed this last week it was hard to find c02 at walmart and academy and 22 pellets were scarce so i seen the 2100 at academy and it looks nice i could get the 1377 and may get that one as well but what are you alls opinion of the 2100 for just a fun plinking gun may not scope it use it for a pinker out to about 20 yards on cans and stuff 177 pellets are always available around here

[Nathan]

I had one many years ago and it was a decent gun for what I payed. I remeber it being pretty accurate with pellets.



Nathan

[1377x]

nice power for a light gun
but accuracy is not the best with a couple of small mods accuracy becomes acceptable.

[althawk]

The only real tricky part is the loading... the bolt action on  the 13xx/22xx is much better in practice, but with lots of practice you'll get the hang of loading pellets.
The accuracy "problem" that was mentioned already, can be cheaply fixed with some e-tape wrapped around the actual barrel.

The most readily available multi-pumper that is better than it is the crosman/benji 39x series, at 2x the price refurb-ed or 3x the price new.
You should be fine with just the 2100, unless you have an actual need to hunt, in which case save up and at least get a stock benji pumper.

[birdmove]

  I have a Remington Airmaster 77, which is made by Crosman and is a 2100B with some cosmetic changes. It has been totally reliable and I've had it 3-4-years. I think the accuracy is darn good. See this part 4 of a review:

    https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2012/07/crosman-2100b-multi-pump-air-rifle-part-4/

    I have seen these at Amazon for $49.99 also. I doubt you can find anything that'll get you an air rifle with a metal receiver and this accurate for near $49.99. I have a great shooting Crosman Custom Shop 2400 carbine, but that's like three times as much and a CO2 burner. I believe the 2100B is well worth installing a good scope on. Mine likes Crosman Premier hollow points and the RWS Hobby's very much. Mostly I shoot it with five pumps. I don't think you will ever regret buying one at that price. It does have a plastic trigger and bolt handle, but mine has been 100% reliable for me.

Edited for rule #6 violation.

[ShakySarge]

I have owned a 211 since I was 8 years old and LOVE them!! Get one, you wont regret it.

Matt

[NitroBobby]

i've had my 2100 since 1997. it is very reliable and plenty accurate. take care of any barrel slop in the front and let her rip. i've put a pellet through a tree rat at 50 feet with 10 pumps. i recently figured out the accuracy issue (barrel slop) and put a cheap gamo 3-9x40 fixed obj on it. i can shoot quarter sized groups at 50 feet. it's not taking out crows at 50 yards, but for 50 bucks it's a great gun that will last a long time. i have the best groups with the JSB exact diabolo 8.44 gr. at the distances and uses this gun excels at, you'd be ok with CPHPs. the pellet i put through the tree rat was just a cheapo daisy or crosman pointed one. the gun is smaller and lighter than my springers and just as much fun to shoot. before i put the scope on i was taking out beer cans with the open sights at 100 feet. it's even good if you have winter where you are since you can just pump it 2 or 3 times and set up a short target range indoors (space permitting of course). it's pretty quiet and the power is easily regulated by the number of pumps.

kgb

[BerkshireHunter]

I have the Remington version and it has proven to be astounding accurate from the bench. The trigger will take some getting used to and isn't very good, but doable. I've done some minor mods on mine to decrease barrel wobble and prolong valve life, but it was driving tacks out of the box.

The only downside is that loading pellets in can be tricky. I need to see if there's an easier way to get them going in the right way.

[Petey]

Great fun and plenty of power....
Dropped nutters and Bunnies a plenty.
2100 Started as the 766 years ago and was my first Ag. Always had one of these around ever since.



Accuracy? Terrible!     Don't do it...

[Daysailer]

The 2100  was originally the Crosman 766.  If you look at the manual parts list, most
of the current part #'s are still the same.

My 1st airgun was a 766 in 1980, new.....still shooting it with most internals still original factory, untouched.
My only mod has been to lighten the trigger with light spring and polishing/lubing. 1/2 original pull.

Last year I was a regular participant in the GTA online matches, and was always in the mix, occasionally
placing.

With peep or reddot, i can get one hole 5 shot groups, rested with good pellets, 10 meters, 3 pumps.
(5 holes overlapped, often stacked in my DS trap)
500+ fps 3 pmps,  612 with 6 pumps, 662 with 8 pumps.   RWS Basic 7.0 gr pellets.

Fun gun out to 25-30 yards for plinking.... Quietest gun I own....very neighbor friendly.
Pumping to 5 or less very easy.

[D14Jeff]

Remington AM 77 Remanufactured  $39.95

http://www.rlairgunsupply.com/air-guns-air-rifles/remington-am-77-reman/

............................

new Crosman 2100 $53.40

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Crosman-2100-Classic-.177-Caliber-Carbine/15939531

[Bryan Heimann]

It's a good gun, powerful and accurate enough for some rabbit and squirrel hunting, and the price is right.

[lillysdad621]

I have had a 766 for ever and mine is accurate, the trigger is finally smooth and predictable and it will shoot crosman 10.5 accurately out to 50 yards. It has taken all kinds of small game and It still has the styling to make it hang out with rifles 20 times its price... i think the 2100 family rifles is one of those guns that every household needs. They are very easy to use, quiet, and reliable. i have had a 2200 in wood but sold it... in that caliber i prefer the Daisy option.... the good ole 822 (22sg in modern parlance). But yes... get a 2100. when all else fails it will still shoot. someone also posted a survival story that starred the 2100.

[Sinner]

I absolutely love mine. It's virtually identical to Petey's, except I painted the outer barrel tube matte black to match the rest of the gun, and I have a different brake on mine. Same bipod too I think, though Petey seems to have replaced the feet with a much better alternative. Magnificent little shooter that packs a decent punch. At 20 yards it's beyond accurate, a genuine tack driver if I've ever seen one. Low-maintenance and fun as heck to shoot. I too have found that it loves the Crosman Premier Ultra Magnum 10.5 grain pellets. Loading it is a bit clumsy, but I've found that most pellets will fall in the right way if you point the muzzle downwards when loading.

[birdmove]

 Yes, loading pellets (and I have never shot a BB in mine-nor will I) is a minor irritant. My eyesight is my biggest problem. I'm 59 and the scope I have on my Airmaster (a Leapers 4 power with AO) is impossible for me to adjust (with or without my glasses) so that the reticle and target are in focus. Most infuriating. It's not the guns fault and I still get some great groups. Was shooting it today using Crosman Premier hollow points and wadcutters. I just haven't had much luck with the Premier wadcutters (in any of my air guns), but the hollow points do quite well. Maybe UI need to go to a dot scope or hollographic type.

[Petey]

Try the JSB 8.44 .....Super accurate...and a real show stoppers on pests too.

Cody, Post A Pic!
I want to see that bad boy.

[BerkshireHunter]

I absolutely love mine. It's virtually identical to Petey's, except I painted the outer barrel tube matte black to match the rest of the gun, and I have a different brake on mine. Same bipod too I think, though Petey seems to have replaced the feet with a much better alternative. Magnificent little shooter that packs a decent punch. At 20 yards it's beyond accurate, a genuine tack driver if I've ever seen one. Low-maintenance and fun as heck to shoot. I too have found that it loves the Crosman Premier Ultra Magnum 10.5 grain pellets. Loading it is a bit clumsy, but I've found that most pellets will fall in the right way if you point the muzzle downwards when loading.

I will have to try that. I need to get a new scope for mine since the cheap Crosman 4x20 got banged around and broke.

[Petey]

Yes, loading pellets (and I have never shot a BB in mine-nor will I) is a minor irritant. My eyesight is my biggest problem. I'm 59 and the scope I have on my Airmaster (a Leapers 4 power with AO) is impossible for me to adjust (with or without my glasses) so that the reticle and target are in focus. Most infuriating. It's not the guns fault and I still get some great groups. Was shooting it today using Crosman Premier hollow points and wadcutters. I just haven't had much luck with the Premier wadcutters (in any of my air guns), but the hollow points do quite well. Maybe UI need to go to a dot scope or hollographic type.

That scope has had it....send it back. I will no longer use that brand due to repeated  problems and poor response to warranty issues.
It was by chance that I put the Centerpoint 3x9x40 on my 77....Magic combo. I heard the click when i first mounted this scope and it's been heaven ever since.
Every once in a while you happen on to a magic combo and i wouldn't change a thing on this set up.

[birdmove]

  It's probably too late to return it. I've had it for at least 3 years.

    Oh, and I just test fired my brand new 1377 that I bought from Amazon delivered for $39.99 (I couldn't NOT buy one for that price). It functions very well and the trigger is good (remember-I have a Crosman 1077-nuff said?). I tried it from a bench at about 10 yards (to see where it shot), and then about 15 yards. Windage was perfect, but it shot slightly high (like an inch). I used 3 and 5 pumps. I tried Crosman Premier wadcutters and hollow points, RWS Hobbys, and Gamo Match. It really liked the Crosman wadcutters and the hollow points and RWS Hobbys (a favorite of many of my air guns). The Gamo Match are pretty much second stringers in my guns and I won't be buying more. Now I have to decide if I leave the 1377 stock or not.  A fun little air gun for sure.

[Sinner]

Cody, Post A Pic!
I want to see that bad boy.

It's a little dinged up, but I'm planning on taking care of that in spring. Krylon Fusion has always served me well, so probably gonna give that a go in Flat Black.