I've been reading about the Crosman 1077 and the Crosman 2260 ''rabbit stopper'' and can't decide which one is best.i want the rifle for backyard ''plinking'' and getting rid of pesky squirrels that terrorize my garden. I'm worried that the 1077 may not be able to kill the squirrels.
can you tell me if it can kill squirrels and if so to what range ??
also can you tell me if I'm better off getting the 2260 ''rabbit stopper'' for my needs ???
I'm faced with the same dilemma, I'll probably go with the 2260, but the 1077 sure does look nice. I shoot a modified 1377c now
My biggest issue is ammo & take down power, seems the 1077 dosn't like pointed pellets very well and thats what it takes to bring down starlings & grackles, those feathers are tough to get through, so the .22 cal is the way for me.
My shots are in the 40-50ft range, in a backyard big tree with feeders hanging all over it, strange but I never see a squirrel.
I'm sure the 1077 is a very fine gun and every crosman airgun I've ever owned has worked well, the 1077 like my 1377c, just seems a little light for my needs, but it should be great on paper targets etc.
The 1077 is a nice plinker. But it won't take down a squirrel....well, maybe a head shot at 5 feet. For that, you're better off with the knock down power of a the larger calibre .22 the trade off is the ammo will cost a little more. Buy both!
1077 won't take down a squirrel? Tell that to all the tree rat carcasses I've picked up from under the bird feeder after nailing them from 20 yards with my 1077. Not all were head shots either. Hit them in the boiler room, heart/lung area, and they'll go down just as quick. No special pellets needed either. I usually take them down with wadcutters.
2260 if hunting, power modding, 1077 if plinking, bulking
August 9 2009, 12:43 AM
If you want to hit what you are aiming at with stock sights, the 2260 is the gun. You can cheaply convert into a disco rifle, too, if you follow instructions that are readily available on either green or yellow board.
You can't do too much with the 1077. The aftermarket is flush with 22xx stuff that you can use to make the 2260 a very utile varnmint gun. The 1077 is for plinking. It is inconsistent with the power - the new ones, and the POI changes as a result.
After you add an AS Adaptor and buy a few extra clips, you have spent as much as the 2260 costs. The 2260 would be my first choice if you want to kill humanely. Beware shooting tree squirrels, some states - like CA - that is illegal, protected specie.
Also, the LDC's are cheaper and more are available for the 2260.
I have seen a 2260 with a disco tube and a hawke 2x5 mildot scope kill 50yds out and 25' up. Total cost was under $175, including an LDC. All you can hear is the trigger action, and the pellet strike. The 1077 is louder than most seem to believe. If you are in a densely populated area, it needs an LDC to keep the neighbors wondering what brand of nail or stale gun you own,
Hopefully you chose the 2250 already. You will be much happier. The repeater action is the only good thing about the 1077. Not enough power to kill anything but mice. It's a great second gun if you need one, but if you have to buy just one...2260 or 2250 custom shop carbine (aka 2400KT) with long barrel (~$120 with a red dot).
Also, the 2260 tube can be HPA'd, just get the disco valve and cap. I read the 1077 tube can't withstand such pressure.
For whatever it's worth.
I see this question a lot. It should be put to an FAQ with benefits and detriments of each, if it hasn't already...
DT
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