Looking for The Best Crossman Air Rifles Under 300$ In 2025? You’re in the right place. Crosman has been an excellent brand for delivering quality, low-cost air rifles suitable for target shooting, hunting, and plinking in the backyard. But with so many on the market, which one do you think is the best value for your buck? Don’t worry—we’ve got your back. In this guide, we’re gonna go through the best Crosman air rifles under $300, why we think they are the best, and how to choose the best one that fits your purposes. Keep reading!
1. Crosman Bushmaster BMPWX Full Auto
Highlight: Realistic weight, blowback action and functions, great for skill development, training and fun.
Constructive Review: So I bought this hoping for the best. I have several AR’s and never get to shoot them because of time and money for ammo. This gun is incredible and gives all the feels of an actual AR. It sounds like a suppressed 9m when firing. The blowback action provides legitimate firing inputs and all major functions are the same as the AR. The only difference is when you extract a mag there is nothing in the chamber. Unlike an AR that would feed a round. All of the action is in the mag so unless the mag is in you can’t go bang. Accuracy is as good as you need. I added a Sig Romeo 5 because I had it handy and the red dot that comes with it is super cheapo. It works fine but is low and hard to obtain. I wouldn’t have changed it if I didn’t have another optic available. So much fun. Fire hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of rounds for the price of a 30rd 556 mag. Great training platform and a blast to shoot. -Jay
Trending Review: Is easy to use to build quality is outstanding honestly I wish I didn’t wait so long to buy this thing I keep telling people that it is the coolest toy that I have ever bought and put myself in my life and I hold true to that it is amazing I love it the clip has seals in there for the for the CO2 cartridges and it fell apart on me and I haven’t been able to use it cents and that kind of bums me out but the gun itself is absolutely amazing I would suggest it to anybody that is of age to be responsible with it I just wish that the magazine had come with maybe some extra seals or the little screws that hold the seals and maybe that would’ve been great other than that this is a super fun thing to have. -Hock
Reassuring Review: Very solid full auto BB rifle for under $200. Bushmaster is my favorite of the three Crosman full auto guns. The DPMS, the R1, and the Bushmaster MPW are all the exact same gun… same mags, same barrel length, etc. They simply look different based on config, stock, muzzle break, etc. The DPMS was the “version 1.0” and is the most common, but you will generally have more problems. The MPW and the R1 are more solid in my hands. R1 has flip sights (like DPMS) and MPW Bushmaster has no fixed sights and needs a rail attachment (comes with cheap but adequate red dot reflex).
All of the Crosman full auto models in this series are good value (and so is the Crosman AK1 if you want a bigger heavier gun… but that uses different mags). Overall, the Bushmaster or the AK1 are my favorites for sure. I’ve also shot the Umarex Steel series guns (semi auto or 6 shot bursts), and they are okay but much cheaper quality, so the mags are crap and will break… rendering the gun useless (since replacement mags are real tough to find).
Grab the Bushmaster Crosman. You won’t regret it, and it can share mags with R1 or DPMS if you have those also. It is good to go right out of the box. The only accessory you may want is sling or bipod, but it is not very accurate. It wasn’t meant to be anything more than a plinker. You also don’t really need a sling for backyard or garage shooting (since you aren’t a hunter or soldier), so save your money for CO2 and targets instead. I think some people get hung up on the TactiCOOL stuff. Dunno. -feli006
2. Crosman CAK1 Full or Semi-Auto 4.5mm BB Air Rifle
Highlight: With stock tube, pistol grip and quad-mounting rail system.
Constructive Review: First off, just want to say this is the sickest CO2 air rifle out there. I grew up using Dad’s Crosman .45 BB gun, pump action that I created loads of memories with I always dreamed of one of the full auto BB guns in Soldier of Fortune Magazine… which was a no-go having a full auto BB gun in Canada. I owned a few 9mm replica CO2 pistols and rifles over the years and good times were had.
Now I live in Murica, where freedom means a responsible adult can live and when I saw this CAK1 full auto, I jumped on it. The box is attractive and when you unpack it will not believe your eyes how realistic this looks. Based on the AK-architecture, I have real AKs and this looks like one of them. That said, don’t be brandishing this around town or in front of people, the SWAT team will be called cause it looks totally real from a few feet away.
We have an invasive Iguana problem in south Florida and this helps. Before people cry that’s inhumane, they are invasive and destructive and it is totally legal open-season. What is inhumane is them burrowing and destroying $100,000 seawalls, attics, landscaping, garden, flowers or giving your beloved pet salmonella disease. No iguana is safe, and they now realize this is a no-go zone to flee and infest my older neighbor’s dock and pool.
This gun is easy to load, use, clean and gets the job done. the blowback is loud… louder than my friend’s AR15 with silencer anyway. The trigger it light and you can bang off all 28 rounds really quick.
I’m burning through CO2 and BBs but don’t care, this gun is so much fun. The full auto experience that you want but would get you 5 year minimum sentence to try. I can even put all my real AK accessories on it.
PROS: low cost, realistic looks with many metal parts, heavy weight, quality operation, 1400 BB/min fire rate with real impact power of 410ft/s, full auto fun and sounds, operation and handling just like real AK for practice, use real AK accessories on picatinny rail.
CONS: 28 rounds in mag is a bit of a joke, should be 50-100 with all that space, expensive mags $50 for 28 rounds & $70 for the 300 round auto fill mag, CO2 goes quick, CO2 most powerful early on but drops if sitting for a while. -Dave Pro
Trending Review: Nice style, sturdy and accurate once you set it to your specifications, easy to load , aim and shoot , good for beginners or lower experienced ones, works great for pesky destructive little creatures and one’s that easily contract rabies and other diseases such as Skunk , squirrels, possums, rats, mice, raccoons, wild dog’s, coyotes, wolves, badgers, Wolverines, gophers, ground squirrels, prairie dog’s, feral cats, bob cat’s and anything you need to scare away. Won’t kill the bigger pests obviously but still can do damage, I only got it to keep me and my pack safe as me and my dogs safe from such creatures that were infected with rabies and other diseases that could and would make us sick and the bandaid station was all there was in the middle of nowhere,to hopefully make it to the doctors if needed. -Rhiannon Cline
Reassuring Review: Crosman CAK1 Full or Semi-Auto 4.5mm BB Air Rifle offers a satisfying blend of power, versatility, and accuracy. Whether you’re a seasoned airgun enthusiast or a newcomer, this rifle provides an enjoyable shooting experience. The ability to switch between full and semi-auto modes adds a layer of excitement to your shooting sessions. I recommend the Crosman CAK1 to those looking for a reliable and dynamic 4.5mm BB air rifle. -Jesse
3. Crosman CFAR1B Full Auto R1 CO2-Powered BB Air Rifle
Highlight: Adjustable stock and Quad forearm for your favorite accessories.
Constructive Review: Ok I’m writing this review in a bit of a hurry, so please don’t mind any missing punctuation , spelling errors, or run on sentences I may or may not use.
Now that’s out of the way I’ll start with Crossman always does it right. This air gun is amazingly realistic so much so be careful taking it in public, or allowing your teenager taking it out unsupervised. I own a colt Ar15 that I used the old stock bird cage style flash hider thats metal put it on it and my old red dot I bought on here a while back for my Ar 50 Baouwolf I got a few months ago as well as the foregrip that came on the 50 . And if I were to get them all out of there case and lined all 3 up besides the beefier barrel and bolt on the 50 you would be hard pressed to know wich one was the R1.
pros: It’s fun to shoot get you a box box o co2 and a few bottles of the 6000 count copper head bbs a few tubes of the pelgun oil and she will work like a charm. That auto switch is sure to make u smerk.
Cons: none it’s well worth $130 and nothing comes close if you ask me. Got mine as a Christmas gift this past Christmas and since then I picked up the Ak1, the Bushmaster, and I’m on here now getting the Dpms, as well as the pistol version.
Last but not least gotta say thank you crossman you made me feel like a kid again and it’s been all smiles. -Tiff G
Trending Review: This is probably one of the coolest, most fun toys I’ve ever owned! It is certainly the most fun BB gun I’ve ever had. This thing is a riot! Add a sight (I went with a cheap red dot reflex) and all your friends will line up for their turn. I also added an inexpensive tactical light for those camping nights, around the campfire can shooting matches. It feels solid and functions just like my real AR. I absolutely love this thing! It wins across the board, functional, quality, bad ass looking and I’ll say again…FUN!
Reassuring Review: Lots of fun to shoot. With two fresh cartridges this thing rattles 25 BBs downrange in a flash. I lubricate the magazine with a dry film lock lube and it seems to work faster. I disagree with those talking about how accurate this is. It isn’t. Unless your definition of accurate means you hit the large piece of paper. -viewaskewser
4. Crosman Optimus CO8M22X Air Rifle
Highlight: The Crosman Optimus CO8M22X fires .22 caliber pellets at up to 950 FPS, making it great for small game hunting and target shooting.
Constructive Review: I think this Crosman Optimus air rifle is a real honey for the money. For just over a hundred dollars it is very nicely made and the fit and finish on mine were perfect right out of the box. For an air rifle it has quite a bit of power behind it. It sent a round of Crosman .22 Ultra Mag clear through a piece of 3/4″ pine board at a distance of about 10-feet. When fired it has a satisfying kickback and bang, at least for an air gun, so much so that I need wear hearing protection when firing it in the indoor range I have set up in my basement or my ears will be ringing, because it’s at least as loud, if not louder, than my Porter Cable FR350 framing nailer is. The stock is decently made from solid wood and has a nice low-sheen satin finish.
A couple of coats of Trewax clear paste wax has made it look even better. The break barrel mechanism works smoothly and really isn’t that difficult to operate. The trigger takes a little getting used to though in order squeeze it smoothly without jerking the rifle because it’s stiff and has a lot of travel. Thankfully though, the trigger pull is adjustable. I backed the adjustment screw out [counterclockwise] about 1-1/2 turns and along with a couple of drops of RWS Spring Oil on the triggers pivot points, it made the trigger pull much lighter and more predictable than the factory setting. The trigger safety lever is a nice design. It holds positively when set and is easy to operate with your trigger finger. The CenterPoint scope is decently made as well and was easy to install. I didn’t have any issues with it other than it took a bit of fiddling to get it zeroed in. Being that this is a spring piston air rifle, just be sure to always use the “Artillery Hold” when shooting it or you really won’t be able to hit anything accurately, even at close range. Overall, considering what I paid for it, I’m pretty impressed with this air rifle and would have no problem recommending it.
BTW: I was having a problem with the scope slipping back in its mounts over time from the recoil of firing the rifle. I was able to resolve the issue by removing the factory padding inside the upper half of the clamps and cleaning off the adhesive with acetone. I then lined the inner surface of the clamps with some old style cloth electrical friction tape and also put a dab of Vibratite thread locker on each of the clamp screws. That was several months ago and I have fired it many times since then and the scope has held securely with no slipping. -SJK
Trending Review: I grabbed this air rifle to put down the local invasive house sparrow population, and with the Crosman Premier lead hollow points, it’s been dropping them like rocks. Once I got the iron sights dialed in, I was putting pellets on pellets in a 1 inch target at 10 yards. With copper pellets I was getting over penetration on 1/4 inch plywood at the same distance. Scope is still cheap plastic, don’t even bother with it.
Cocking and reloading is a breeze. Just give the end of the barrel a firm tap with your hand, and then it’s easy going from there. Pretty solidly built and a little on the heavier side. It’s still the first day, so if any problems come up, I’ll be sure to update. -Justin A.
Reassuring Review: This is an amazing pellet rifle. But a word of wisdom for those who do not already know. You need to learn and use the Artillery Hold to fire this. The spring piston will always throw your shot off if you make the mistake of thinking that the Human body can absorb the recoil it will produce. So use the Artillery Hold. A very light and loose grip. Let the rifle kick as it will. The pellets will be much more accurate if you stop trying to neutralize the recoil.
And do not even bother attaching the scope until you have fired at least 250 shots. Before that it will still be too new to be accurate. Have patience. Good things are worth waiting for. Please read the comment below this to elaborate on the subject a bit more. -OmniNegro
5. Crosman Shockwave NP QuietFire Air Rifle
Highlight: The Crosman Shockwave NP QuietFire offers Whisper-Quiet shooting thanks to its QuietFire® technology, making it ideal for discreet backyard shooting.
Constructive Review: I own both rifles in 22 and 177 calibers because I was impressed by the accuracy. I like accurate brake barrel rifles and own mostly Crosman, Gamo and Benjamin break barrels plus a few pump and pcp. I think these rifles are well made, durable and very accurate at least from what I’ve experienced. You can criticize any make all you want to but it comes down to what people will pay. Most pellet rifles are capable of out shooting the owners anyway so that’s the bottom line. Finding a scope to last is the problem with break barrels. -Steve S
Trending Review: I’m a 49 year old woman and not petite. I don’t find this difficult to use, takes a couple tries at first to get used to the force needed to break the barrel over but once mastered it’s not an issue at all. Very impressed by the force of it, I don’t kill animals with it but simply target shoot and it’s very accurate. Being a novice at scope attachments made me, at first, not want to use the scope but my stepson figured it out very quickly and helped me. It is quiet. It’s not a whisper but it’s certainly not loud. I imagine if you are shooting at a metal target it would be. I would not want to be shot with this, that’s not a joke. -Tait
Reassuring Review: This rifle is working great, drives a pellet .25” into a 2×4. I sighted mine at 15 yards, attached the progression as I adjusted the scope, upper left to 1/2” circle bullseye. A lower 1/2” bullseye to confirm. I was just shooting off a chair to stabilize. Not sure what everyone’s issue with the scope is. If each click is 1/4” at 100 yards at 15 yards it’s .0375”, so correcting from the initial worked for me. Maybe the issue is that it’s pretty far off to start. -Jeff T.
6. Crosman 1077 RepeatAir Air Gun
Highlight: The Crosman 1077 RepeatAir features semi-automatic firing, letting you take multiple shots quickly without needing to cock the gun after each one.
Constructive Review: One of the best pellet guns I’ve owned. This is my third one. Had 2 others when I was a kid and wore them both out. Crosman has made very few changes to this 20+ year old design because it’s pretty much perfect. The only thing that’s still a little difficult is setting the CO2 cartridge. It’s just in an awkward spot and you have to turn it fast and hard to make sure it punctures and you don’t lose pressure.
Other than that it’s a great gun. Also, my first 2 shot around 630 fps, but Crosman upped the speed to 780. I used to get about 5 or 6 mags before changing co2. Now I only get 3. Some of the reviews say you get 4 mags, or 48 shots, but at that point you start getting noticeably weak shots and you’re just wasting pellets at that point, so I’ve been changing co2 every 36 shots. Also, a small drop of the Pellgun oil on the tip of every cartridge keeps all the parts running smoothly and every shot consistent. The front sight is a different as Crosman added a fiber optic to it. The rear sight is fully adjustable for windage and elevation.
And no, it’s not difficult to adjust if you know anything about zeroing open sights. The gun only comes with one mag and one clip. The clip inserts in the mag. Buy extras of both as I did if you don’t wanna spent most of you time reloading. As far as accuracy goes, the barrel is rifled pretty tight for a pellet gun, so that makes it more accurate than most in my opinion. The trigger isn’t on a pivot but more of a slide that activates the rotary mechanism and co2 impingement device. It’s not heavy at all. I can make tight double tap groups on my back yard target at 15 yards. I think I’ll probably put a red dot on the dovetail grooves since I’ll be able to line up on a target faster (birds). All in all it’s a great pellet gun. Never found one better for less than $100. -Marth
Trending Review: First session went great. Shot about 150 rds and had only a couple of jams which were easily fixed by popping mag in and out. Second session was as though someone sabotaged it while it was in the closet. Trigger became nearly impossible to pull, the clip would hang up, the magazine would get stuck (had to use barrel release to free it), and half the pellets wouldn’t punch out. Extremely frustrating. Began recalling all the negative reviews I read before buying.
Called Crosman – they set me up for warranty repair. As i was about to pack it, I suddenly discovered the problem: operator error. There’s a tiny slide/latch on the magazine to line up the clip. Had totally forgotten about it. I put in a new cylinder, loaded her up, set the guide latch, and every issue I mentioned was immediately solved. Worked great once again! I’m so embarrassed.
As for all the bad reviews here for this gun, I can only wonder if I’ve avoided these problems by being very gentle and cautious when handling (well, except for the magazine latch). After all, it’s priced well under $100 and made almost entirely of plastic – and it’s a semi-automatic. Or maybe the gun’s not old enough yet. We’ll see. I have 5 mos left on the warranty. Guess I better shoot 1000 more rounds before then.
In the meantime, I’m very pleased. Crosman 10.5 domes, Crosman 7.5 HPs and Gamo Hunter domes worked great, 1-to-1 1/2 inch groups at 30 ft and easily hitting 2- and 3-inch paddles at 50ft. Get a handful of clips – they’re too cheap not to and multiplies the fun. -StarvinMarvin
Reassuring Review: To much fun, purchased the extra rotary 12 round clips very accurate and fairly powerful at about 60ft. We purchased a can launcher has plenty of power for the first 30 rounds to launch the can after that you can still get another 10 shots or so good enough for paper targets. co2 cylinder is faster and easier to change out then our colt air pistol.
I did put a drop of air gun lube on the tip of the new cylinder every time we changed one I had seen some reviews where they said cylinder leaked or was hard to get out I think the oil helped us to avoid any problems. It’s obviously not as powerful as our pump air rifle but it is a lot more fun not reloading after every shot. might to to powerful if your just want to scare off a critter it could easily brake the skin I recommend and air soft pistol for that or a single pump on an air rifle with a BB not a pellet unless it’s a big critter. -Steve A.
7. Crosman .177 Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Gun
Highlight: The Crosman .177 Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Gun lets you adjust the power with each pump, giving you control over speed and accuracy for a more personalized shooting experience.
Constructive Review: I added a scope and a laser. The gun is very light weight, so these add ons only improved the feel of it. Still not heavy even with these, which is a good thing. This has got to be my best looking gun. I needed this because I got a coon problem and needed backup shots. This gives you 5 pellets and then 200 BB’s. I could only fit about 200, not the claimed 350. It is plenty. This gun came with some burs.
It was not initially able to load BB for shooting. I had to keep trying and then once I got one BB in, then cocking it normal works perfect every time. The picatinny rail is actually weaver I think, but they are interchangeable. To install the scope, I had to remove some burs with a knife, but installed nicely after. This thing looks mean and feels good to hold now. The scope helps to zero in the laser more precisely. I did not receive the ammo with it, but surprised it came with 3 clips. The pumping of air pressure was loud, so I put a little 1″x1″ self stick soft felt from construction grade velcro in it and the pumping now is quiet. The shooting is not really quiet, but not too loud. I don’t think I need a silencer, but may consider. I do have more powerful air guns if needed, but feel like follow up shots are faster with this and this seems powerfu! enough for what I need. Btw my laser is UUQ brand. Laser is compact and does not interfere with pumping. Low profile scope rings is best for this.
I added buckrail silencer. Even better now, super smooth and quiet. All you hear is the action of the gun, nothing from the barrel. -Methew
Trending Review: I have had this for about 2 weeks now and I am very pleased with the operation of this gun. I do not shoot BB’s out of the gun since it is rifled and steel BB’s will ruin the rifling. I have shot 2 different styles of crossman pellets. Destroyers and the pointed hunting, both preform just fine, not much of a difference. Destroyers will not go threw a Del Monte green bean can, but the pointed will go through and out at 10 pumps at 20-25yds or so. 7 pumps is strong enough to kill squirrel ( havent done it yet, no need to ). When I first got the gun the pointed pellets would not pierce a paint can lid, but after 200+ rounds the gun is performing better and is now penetrating the lids. I’m using the included iron sights, the sights were pretty dead on out of the box, only very small adjustments were needed to fine tune the shot.
The front iron sight is very hard to see at night, if at all. With the weaver/picatiny rail the gun is highly customizable for longer range scopes, open sights, red dots, lasers, flashlights or whatever you wanna put on it. The bottom pump rail and bottom rail on barrel are almost useless, unless you find very low proflie items (laser sight is the only thing I found that woud work, but it is very very slim, made for hand gun). I have seen people put a bi-pod mount on the bottom pump rail and barrel rail without any clearance issues. Stock slides in/out for a more comfortable fit. Storage in clip is good. I removed the wadding to allow for ammo and extra clips.
I have had friends who have seen the gun sitting in my garage and have asked “why do you have an AR-15 just sitting in your garage?) The gun is very real looking from at a glance and long range (neighbor warning). The noise level of the gun is modest, my neighbor 4 houses down can hear it. Overall this gun is awesome and I love it. Youtube search this gun and watch the video review by switchingtomac and pyramyd air for a very in depth review. (Thanks guys for making my decision easier). I also have a pumpmaster 760 and it is not as powerfull as this one, even though the ratings are the same and the gun is supposed to modeled after the 760, the M4 performs better, power wise, accuracy is the same. Now click “add to cart”. -Colin
Reassuring Review: In 1985, I bought the Crosman/Coleman AIR17, and still own it. The modern M4-177 is a dramatic improvement on that design — and at not even that much of a markup, when you consider 36 years of inflation (plus shipping included!). Mechanically, it functions exactly the same — except that instead of one-pump standard velocity pressurization, you can pump this model up to 10 times for serious aluminum can penetration. The .177 pellet clips from this and the 1985 model are interchangeable also, and the faux magazine/storage box on this one will hold 2 extra clips, plus the sight adjustment key that’s included.
As for the sights, both front and rear attach easily to the picatinny rails, and are dead-on accurate straight out of the box. The rear sight also features flippable long and short-range apertures. It has an adjustable shoulder stock with eyes for a sling if desired, a BB reservoir that can be visually monitored for ammo charging (a huge improvement!), and plenty of extra rails to attach flashlights, etc. It’s lightweight, packs a serious punch, and is sleek-looking, very affordable, and 100% made in the USA. What is there not to like. I am EXTREMELY SATISFIED with this air rifle. Another superb Crosman product! I may even buy myself a 2nd one at some point. -Alex Knight
8. Crosman CLGY1000KT Legacy Pellet/BB Air Rifle
Highlight: With rifled steel barrel, built-in BB reservoir, and side-load pellet chamber.
Constructive Review: I’m back for my second. So that tells you something about customer satisfaction. Here, I will briefly address longevity.
I bought my first, some years ago, towards the disposal of a certain noxious mammal which I have dubbed the “garden shark”, both for its shark’s eyes and its capacity for destruction of decorative vegetation. Anyone who is a gardener needs no further elaboration.
Suffice it to say that this baby, with the proper ammo, has played its part in the eternal vigil splendidly. It lacks nothing but a more accurate shooter than I am.
One might wish for greater durability, but not at this price. My first lasted through one whole can of pellets and on into the second. So that’s about 540-550 shots, involving roughly 3500 pumps (lubricated once). Then the trigger cocking mechanism failed — and here I am, happy to buy another and carry on the good fight against the furball enemy. -C. Jolliffe
Trending Review: The gun can put BBs into a 3″ circle at 50′. BBs will go through a cardboard target and stick into barn siding with 7 pumps (3-10 recommended). Does not jam. Has a very good green plastic/steel front sight and an adjustable rear sight. But do not consider the scope included to make your decision to buy this gun. Scope is junk. The eye relief does not allow for the slightest movement of your head. And the scope is fuzzy and it cannot be adjusted. I don’t know why Crossman devalued their gun with such a crappy accessory. But remember, you are buying a cheap gun.
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I am throwing the rifle into the garbage because: 1) The safety sometimes cannot be taken off no matter how hard you push the safety button 2) the pump on the gun does not always pump air into the trigger mechanism – hence no discharge when you pull the trigger. MY rating is now #1. -Indiana Tim
Reassuring Review: Well, I’m taking the time to write this review because I simply can’t believe how accurate this little inexpensive air rifle is. Take the time to read the instructions and mount the scope properly. Then sight it in with multiple shots until it is hitting your point of aim. If you don’t know how to do this, call on someone who does. Without doing this properly you are sure to be disappointed, just as you would be with any other air rifle. The little scope is just what it is. Cheap, but it works. Don’t expect it to be a $100 scope.
With hollow point pellets, this thing is deadly on varmints, even with just 5 pumps. I could not be happier with my purchase! Great value for money! -Gary
9. Crosman 760P Pump Master Pellet/BB Air Rifle
Highlight: The Crosman 760P Pump Master is a versatile air rifle that lets you shoot both pellets and BBs, perfect for target practice and casual plinking.
Constructive Review: I’m retired now, and live in southwest Missouri. My neighbor’s boy age 8 came over with his new BB rifle and sat in the yard with me, and we plinked the rest of the evening at soda cans, boxes, neighbors’ car, whatever we could find. I had a blast. This got me thinking about the BB gun I had when I was a kid. It was a Crosman 760 pump rifle, and it shot both bbs and pellets. I looked online and was amazed that they still make this model. That says a lot for the gun. It was a BB gun before its time, back in the day. I ordered one and it was delivered. Right out of the box, it was like a visit with an old friend. My old one had a wood stock and pump handle, and a brass-colored bolt that was magnetized to hold bbs, and the receiver was metal, along with the trigger. The same system for bbs in the upper reservoir, but the pellets were loaded one at a time.
The new model is made largely of plastic, including the trigger. The barrel and pump assembly is metal, everything that is essential to still function. but everything else is plastic, stock, pump handle, receiver, trigger. This looking on the bright side makes the rifle extremely light and easy to maneuver. I like the 5 shot pellet strip improvement they made to the rifle. You can shoot 5 pellets now, just as fast as you can 5 bbs. Plus you can buy extra pellet clips, and keep them with you preloaded for extra shots, and quick reloading when you run out of the original 5-shot clip.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the rifle, as it will do everything that I want to do with it, which is set out in the yard and shoot, kill cans, boxes, homemade targets, etc. Just enjoying the evening. This gun has a moderate amount of power, but the pumping action may be too hard for younger children. How long it will last remains to be seen. The price, you can’t beat the value for what you get. Hope this helps someone else considering this model. -Moon Dog
Trending Review: Hello, way back in the 1970s when I was a teenager like so many other teens that were not sports-inclined I was having issues with my coordination, so my Daddy bought me a Crossman 760 .177 bb/pellet rifle. This product probably did more for my Eye/Hand coordination than any exercise ever would. I’m right-handed, so using my left hand to operate the pump action to pump up the rifle while at the same time, my left-hand holds the rifle and loads a bb or pellet, then aiming/shooting. It was great.
I used it so much that I wore that first one out and went on to a Crossman 766 which was the same thing just a little fancier, and I got so good with this rifle that I could shoot squirrels. So fast forward to 2024 and everyone in my neighborhood is complaining about the groundhogs that had moved into our neighborhood, so I looked around and ended up buying this Crossman rifle and am now actively trying to get a shot at those same groundhogs. The Crossman 760/760P is by far the best hand-pump air rifle. -Lightkeeper83
Reassuring Review: I use this pellet rifle with a 20x scope now, tell you what, I took out about 68 chipmunks in my backyard with it over the 2019 summer, there were probably over 80 of them running around and I rarely missed a shot with this pellet rifle. I always pump it 10x, sight it at 10x pumps, and shoot it at 10x pumps. Could hit a penny at 20 yards about 75% of the time and when putting down a heavy population of trunks I recommend a sharp point-tip pellet that cuts through them, the other flat type doesn’t seem to kill them as fast, so it’s weird after a hit and a deformed chipmunk with a lead flat tip runs off to suffer or something, smh.
I ended up collecting the majority of my bullseyes with long-neck needle nose pliers, put them in a trash can, and burned them up in the pit respectfully. This pellet rifle is affordable and accurate enough for chipmunks (is that a thing?) they ain’t got enough meat to even compare to a dollar menu nuggets for the effort so don’t bother unless you are a survivalist or something. I never shot squirrels or anything else with it, cause that’s not my thing, but for pest control or target practice for a kid, by all means. -Mike
Final Words For The Best Crossman Air Rifles Under 300$
In the end, finding the best Crosman air rifles under $300 in 2025 comes down to finding that perfect balance point between price point and quality. Based on personal experience, Crosman has always managed to provide quality rifles that fire solid without having to shell out an arm and a leg for it. If you’re new to using or replacing, there’s something about the presence of these air rifles that’s solid, reliable, and a joy to shoot with. I own a few different models, and for the price point, the durability and accuracy that you get for your buck are amazing. If you’re pinching your pennies but don’t want lower quality, a Crosman under $300 should be on your radar. It’s a great way to get the most bang for your buck without giving up all the thrill of air rifle shooting.