Air rifle Crosman C1K77 Quest 1000 - a powerful weapon with a bullet speed above 280-300 m/s

Crosman C1K77 Quest 1000 Air Rifle Review

The rifle is produced under the American brand Crosman (however, it is produced in China). It is almost a complete analogue of the Gamo 440 and Diana 350 models. There are similarities both in appearance and in characteristics, in addition, many parts are identical and can be used for replacement.

Externally, the model has a classic “rifle” design: a solid wooden stock and a steel barrel with a large front sight. The operating principle is spring-piston; the weapon is loaded by breaking the barrel.

The weight of the rifle is not too heavy - 2.7 kilograms (on average, pneumatics of this class weigh around 3). The center of gravity is located approximately a little further than the center of the fore-end, right at the location of the second hand - which is convenient.

The power of a magnum class weapon is enough even for hunting small game. The bullet breaks glass bottles (beer) from 35-40 meters, from 10-15 it pierces right through a pine board (2.5 cm thick), from 25-30 it pierces a tin of drinks.

Accuracy is also impressive: after zeroing from 25 meters at a shooting range, an experienced shooter's bullets will fall into a circle the size of a plastic bottle cap. From a 50-meter distance the spread increases - approximately to the size of a matchbox. At a distance of over 60-70 meters, the use of a rifle is no longer effective due to a significant deterioration in accuracy.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of the Crosman C1K77 Quest 1000 include:

• high power (shot speed after replacing the spring is about 300 m/s);
• comparatively cheap for weapons of such power (about 10-11 thousand rubles);
• possibility of installing an OP (dovetail fastening);
• light weight (2.7 kg).

Disadvantages include:

• use of plastic parts in USM;
• the wood of the stock is not very reliable, scratches and chips easily appear;
• lack of protection at the front sight;
• the trigger is located quite far from the handle (only shooters with long fingers will find it comfortable to shoot).

The principle of operation can be attributed to both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, the PPP is autonomous; CO2 cylinders are not required for firing. On the other hand, over time, play in the barrel axis appears, and as a result, accuracy, accuracy and power decrease.

Photo of Crosman C1K77 Quest 1000 air rifle

Purpose

The rifle can be used for recreational shooting and precision training at distances of up to 50-70 meters. Its high power also makes it suitable for hunting small game - birds, squirrels (however, it should be remembered that the use of pneumatics for hunting by Russian legislation has a number of restrictions, and can be classified as poaching).

Crosman Quest 1000 Air Rifle Review

The Crosman Quest 1000X single-shot spring-piston air rifle is positioned as a Magnum class weapon - convenient, easy to use, reliable and extremely powerful. Is this really so - read in our review.

Appearance. Verdict: "ordinary"

If someone is looking for a beautiful and unusual rifle, he will probably pass by the Crosman Quest 1000. This model has classic shapes and does not stand out from many others. The butt of the gun has contours familiar to all fans of pneumatics and resembles a hunting one. It might seem a little massive, but the slight taper towards the butt plate gives it a sophisticated, even somewhat predatory look. The butt plate itself is rubber, ribbed, dark in color. It serves two purposes - it reduces recoil when shooting and makes it easier to reload the weapon when resting on the hip. The stock does not have pronounced cheeks, is completely symmetrical and is comfortable for both right-handed and left-handed shooters.

The semi-pistol grip, like the forend, does not have any notches or patterns, the material is perfectly smooth. The weapon seems to slide in your hands. However, the owners of the rifle claim that there are no problems with the grip.

Reducing the price without sacrificing quality

What is characteristic: the Crosman Quest 1000 air rifle is positioned by the manufacturer as a magnum-class weapon in the budget price range, but the materials used in production are far from cheap. For example, the body of a weapon - the butt and stock, which are one piece - is made of hardwood. The natural material is impregnated with oil and covered with several layers of varnish, which not only emphasizes the beautiful wood grain, but also protects the body from minor damage.

It is worth noting the high-quality wood processing: the selections for metal parts are clear, smooth, without chips or burrs.

Wood, unlike cheaper plastic, does not cool the shooter’s hands even in severe frosts. And in terms of strength, natural material is not inferior to synthetics. The only drawback of wood is that it makes the entire rifle structure slightly heavier. For example, the Crosman Quest 1000, with a length of 114.3 centimeters, weighs 2.73 kilograms.

Accuracy and power are the hallmark of a “magnum”

As mentioned above, the Crosman Quest 1000 is a magnum-class weapon in terms of power. The manufacturer claims that the initial speed of the bullet when fired reaches 305 meters per second. Unfortunately, this indicator does not correspond to reality. Owners of the model who conducted independent tests often cite a speed of 250-270 meters per second. Although such characteristics do not detract from the power of the weapon. For example: with 30 steps, a hollow lead bullet of 4.5 millimeter caliber (you can also use metal balls, but the manufacturer does not recommend this to avoid damage to the mechanism) can easily penetrate through a 15 millimeter thick pine board or a beer can.

At the same time, the accuracy of fire from a Chinese gun (albeit assembled under an American license) remains at a quite decent level. The spread of bullets at a distance of the same 30 steps does not exceed 10-20 millimeters. Here, a barrel made of fairly high-quality weapon steel with screw rifling and a well-made choke fulfills its function.

Reload in a few moves

Experts say that with the Crosman Quest 1000 rifle you can not only have fun and play sports, but also go hunting for small species of animals and birds. It is difficult to judge whether this is actually so. In any case, the power and accuracy of a magnum are quite sufficient for this purpose, but the rate of fire of the model is clearly not up to par.

The fact is that the model is single-charged. The system is familiar to all pneumatic enthusiasts without exception. In order to send a bullet into the chamber, it is necessary to “break” the barrel of the gun. In this case, the mainspring is simultaneously compressed and fixed in this state. Unfortunately, the weapon is equipped only with a manual safety lever, so to avoid an accidental shot it must be activated each time.

The trigger mechanism of the Crosman Quest 1000, like the vast majority of guns from other companies, is very simple and reliable. It is made of metal and consists of only a few parts, the main ones being the trigger and the return spring.

By pressing the hook, the shooter releases the spring, which pushes the piston with a rubber cuff. Air pressure forces the bullet out of the barrel. After this, the entire process of loading the weapon must be repeated from the very beginning. In general, these manipulations take quite a lot of time.

Quick sight

Fortunately, it doesn’t take much time to aim. The Crosman Quest 1000 air rifle in the basic configuration is supplied only with standard open-type sights - the rear sight and the front sight. However, their shape and good location make shooting comfortable and relaxed. The rear sight is mounted on the receiver at the beginning of the barrel. It has two adjustment screws with which you can make horizontal and vertical adjustments.

The front sight on the barrel cut is narrow and does not cover even small targets. In addition, it is equipped with a fiber-optic insert that allows you to aim even in the twilight.

A particularly fastidious owner of a Crosman Quest 1000 can add an optical or collimator sight to the weapon at any time. For this purpose, an 11-mm dovetail mounting rail is provided on the rifle body.

In general, the Crosman Quest 1000 air rifle is an example of a budget, but fairly reliable and high-quality weapon that can serve its owner for many years. And the most interesting thing is that there will never be any problems with finding consumables and spare parts for this model: the Chinese manufacturer has provided for the interchangeability of parts with many other weapon models, even from other companies.

Specifications

The characteristics of the Crosman C1K77 Quest 1000 are as follows:

The values ​​of power and muzzle velocity stated above are in fact different. In order to “fit within” the limits permitted by the legislation of the Russian Federation (the power of pneumatics for free sale should not exceed 7.5 J), the manufacturer uses a weakened spring (which sharply reduces the initial speed of the bullet). If you replace the spring with a more powerful one, the flight speed will increase approximately to the declared parameter, however, the power will also be much higher than 7.5 J - on average up to 18.

The cost of the rifle is approximately 10-11 thousand rubles.

Description of the air rifle Crosman Quest 1000 C1K77X (4.5 mm)

An excellent model of a spring-piston rifle from the famous Crosman brand is considered the best choice not only for beginners, but also for professional shooters.
Pneumatic Crosman Quest 1000 Ts1K77X combines classic shapes and innovative production methods. The stock and butt of the Crosman Quest 1000 C1K77X pneumatic air gun are made from natural wood. In order to protect the wooden elements from the harmful effects of moisture, the manufacturer coated them with varnish.

In the back of the butt there is a soft butt plate made of rubber. This element reduces recoil several times when firing a shot. This increases the chances of making an accurate shot.

A comfortable cheek rest at the top of the stock helps the shooter position his head while aiming.

Despite the fact that the model is manufactured by an American company, the price of the Crosman Quest 1000 Ts1K77X air blower will please every buyer.

In the production of the barrel and the main internal elements of the Crosman Quest 1000 C1K77X air gun, high-quality alloy metal is used. To prevent corrosion, all metal parts are coated with a special liquid.

Shots from this model are fired with lead bullets of 4.5 mm caliber. The initial speed of the bullet is about 180 m/s.

The muzzle energy of the pneumatic Crosman Quest 1000 Ts1K77X does not exceed 7.5 J. However, this does not prevent it from developing quite good power in the basic configuration.

However, after installing a reinforced gas spring, the initial velocity of the projectile will increase to 305 m/s . The muzzle energy will be 25 J.

Since the Crosman Quest 1000 C1K77X air rifle is single-shot, after each shot it is necessary to break the barrel and load a new projectile.

The sighting device of the Crosman Quest 1000 Ts1K77X air gun is an open sight, designed with a front sight and adjustable rear sight. However, the kit comes with a 4x32 optical sight. It can be easily installed on the 11mm Dovetail bar.

In order to buy a pneumatic Crosman Quest 1000 C1K77X, you need to go to our website and place an order with delivery to anywhere in Russia.

The length of this model is 1140 mm, and the weight does not exceed 2.7 kg.

Attention! This model has a weakened spring installed, which produces energy that is permitted for free purchase by citizens of the Russian Federation. The use of a reinforced spring allows you to achieve higher energy when shooting. At the same time, when replacing the standard spring with a reinforced one, you should take into account the content of the Federal Law “On Weapons” No. 150 - FZ. If necessary, and guided by this law, you may need to obtain permission from the LLR of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

Device

The rifle stock is one-piece (the butt and fore-end are a single part), made of hard, but not very reliable (easily scratched) wood. The pistol-type handle is absolutely smooth - it has no notches, like the fore-end. This is not critical, but their presence (like the vast majority of weapons) somewhat increases the reliability of the grip.

The buttstock is equipped with a butt pad made of dense hard rubber. The cheek is bilateral.

The trigger guard is located quite far from the handle - which reduces convenience. There is a safety (not automatic) next to the hook.

In addition to it, the rifle is equipped with another trigger safety. It is located inside the stock, to the left of the trigger, and is a spring-loaded plate connected to the piston pusher. It turns on when the barrel is tilted even at a small (15-20 degrees) angle, and blocks the possibility of a shot.

An open front sight and rear sight are used as sighting elements. The front sight is not removable (which can be considered a disadvantage), is not adjustable, is quite large in size, and has a green insert to make aiming easier.

The sighting bar is located at the beginning of the folding part of the barrel (at the level of the end of the forend), and is equipped with two red fiber-optic inserts on the sides of the slot. It is possible to adjust vertically and horizontally - for which there are two drums on the bar. At the beginning of the barrel there is a “swallow’s nest” intended for mounting optical sights.

Video review of the Crosman Quest 1000 air rifle:

Equipment

The weapon is supplied in a cardboard box. The kit contains:

• The rifle itself.
• A reinforced spring (the manufacturer installs a weakened one in the rifle).
• Instructions.

Some stores supply the weapon immediately with a reinforced spring inside - in this case, the kit will only include the rifle and instructions. Also on sale are models equipped with an optical sight (Center Point 4×32). In this case, the letter “X” will be added to the name: Crosman C1K77X Quest 1000.

Crosman Quest air rifle (NPE, 4×32 scope)

Packaged dimensions: 1200 x 180 x 65 mm

Shipping weight: 4,190 g

Characteristics of the Crosman Quest rifle:

Description of the Crosman Quest air rifle (NPE, 4×32 scope):

air rifle (4×32 scope) is a new PP-type model from a popular brand from the USA. The main advantages of the rifle are its comfortable weight, high technical performance and the presence of a Center Point optical sight with fourfold magnification and a lens diameter of 32 mm.

The source of energy for the shot is a gas spring; the weapon belongs to the spring-piston type of pneumatics. The magazine is loaded with 4.5 mm lead bullets. The rifle has a rifled barrel, which improves the flight trajectory and increases the rate of the shot.

The initial bullet speed is from 170 m/s, but this is not the limit; the speed can reach 350 m/s after an upgrade. The rifle is equipped with a mechanism to suppress the sound of a shot; reloading is done by “refracting” the barrel.

The Crosman Quest rifle is lightweight, also due to the materials used. The barrel is made of weapon steel, but the main material of this model is heat-resistant, impact-resistant plastic. The weight of the weapon is no more than 3.5 kg with a total length of 1.15 m.

Comfort and protection from recoil when firing is provided by a rubber butt plate attached to the butt of the weapon; a non-automatic safety guard is responsible for safety. The optical sight included in the kit is responsible for the accuracy of the shot. Included: sight, user manual. Packaging: cardboard box.

air rifle (4x32 scope) has smooth shapes, an ergonomic and modern design, high quality workmanship, and is perfect for hunting small animals and birds from a long distance.

Peculiarities:

• Gas spring Nitro Piston Elite (NPE);
• Sound moderator SBD Gold ;
• Steel rifled barrel;
• The stock is made of heat-resistant plastic;
• Two-stage adjustable Clean Break Trigger™;
• 4x32 optical sight included.

Video review:

Information about the characteristics, configuration, appearance and color of the product is for informational purposes only.

; they are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice.

In the online store pnevmat24.ru you can buy a Crosman Quest air rifle (NPE, 4×32 scope) with convenient delivery throughout Russia by courier, transport company or Russian Post. We also deliver to Belarus. You can check the price and order the product on the website, by phone or write an e-mail.

Operating principle

The operating principle of SPP (spring-piston pneumatics) is based on the use of a cylinder, inside of which a piston moves, pushed by a spring. When the shooter breaks the barrel to load a bullet, the piston is retracted back along the cylinder, compressing the spring located behind it, and clings to the stopper.

When the trigger is pressed, the stopper breaks and the spring straightens, pushing the piston back along the cylinder. The air compressed under the influence of the piston enters the barrel through a bore, pushing out the bullet.

Video of shooting from a Crosman C1k77 Quest 1000 air rifle:

Description: Western-made Crosman rifles have long conquered the world arms market. New models always involve some innovative solutions, and old ones guarantee quality and reliability. One of these rifles, the quality of which you can not even doubt, is the Crosman C1K77 Quest 1000. At first glance, a magnum class rifle for almost seven thousand rubles is something like cheese in a mousetrap. But fortunately, first impressions are deceiving. The policy of the American company Crosman is aimed at expanding the circle of its consumers, and not at obtaining a narrow circle of shooters who are willing to pay top dollar for high-quality weapons. Thus, the corporation's engineers have made every effort to create affordable rifles that will also be the standard of quality. The owners of the Crosman C1K77 Quest 1000 were personally convinced that the model developers coped with their task more than perfectly. This pneumatic has all the qualities to successfully compete with weapons from other manufacturers. Moreover, many shooting enthusiasts will never buy a rifle from another manufacturer after they try the Crosman C1K77 Quest 1000. This is due to two reasons. Firstly, it is very likely that the C1K77 Quest 1000 will serve faithfully for many years, so there will be no thought about changing weapons. And secondly, if the owner of a pneumatic gun of this model decides to acquire a new weapon, then it will certainly be Crosman and nothing else. The C1K77 Quest 1000 is a rifle with a classic design, so it will appeal to those who love reliability. In this case, the weapon pushes bullets out of the barrel with an initial speed of more than three hundred meters per second. At this initial flight speed, lead bullets have destructive power, so the rifle is suitable not only for boring target shooting, but also for hunting small game, for example, ducks or hares. Weight – three kilograms minus two hundred and seventy grams. Quite a lot, but this attracts many shooters, because holding a weapon with natural wood trim of such mass in your hands is quite pleasant, it creates a feeling of masculinity and security.

• Characteristics

Choice of optics

Since the rifle is capable of shooting at distances over 30-40 meters, it is important to purchase an optical sight. When choosing, you should remember that the type of mount on the rifle is “dovetail”.

It is recommended to choose sights with a zoom ratio of at least 4x - so that you can aim at a target at distances of 50-70 meters. The lens diameter should be chosen at least 32 so that the image is bright enough. The higher this parameter, the brighter the object in the sight will be (and the sight itself can be used in poor lighting).

Specific models include:

• Leapers 4x32.
• Leapers 4x40.
• Leapers 3-9×40 (the best option due to the ability to adjust the magnification).

Photo of the Leapers 3-9×40 sight

Disassembly

Disassembly of the Crosman Quest 1000 rifle may be required for “peeling” (update), as well as for repairs or lubrication. The stages are as follows:

• Check to see if the weapon is cocked: With the rifle pointed at the sky, pull the trigger.
• Use a screwdriver to unscrew the bolts connecting the stock (1 - behind the trigger from the bottom, 1 - on the forend).

It is important to note: the bolts are additionally secured with a retainer (blue substance), so unscrewing them will require effort.

• The barrel is removed from the stock.
• The roller on the cocking rod is removed.
• The rear part of the trigger shank is removed.
• Unscrew the screw behind the trigger.
• We remove the iron element that prevents play of the trigger.
• With the barrel resting on the floor, use a hammer and screwdriver to knock out the pin.
• We remove the piston and spring from the cylinder.
• We turn on the fuse located on the trigger.
• We take out the trigger block.

Possible upgrade

Often a rifle out of the box requires at a minimum an internal cleaning and lubrication. In addition, the Chinese manufacturer often produces parts with poor quality processing.

To improve performance and extend service life, you need:

• Disassemble the rifle.
• Inspect internal parts for fine metal shavings and excess lubricant. If there are any, delete them.
• Polish the piston, cylinder and groove edges (using fine sandpaper).

Among the options for improving the Crosman Quest 1000 rifle:

• If the rifle comes with a weakened spring, you need to replace it with a stronger one (from the kit).
• Insert an additional spring of smaller diameter inside the main spring to strengthen the locking mechanism.
• Replace the gasket installed between the cylinder and the barrel (the factory one is made of plastic; it is recommended to replace it with a rubber one by finding a hose of a suitable diameter and cutting out a “slice”).

To simplify assembly, it is recommended to record the position of all elements - photograph or video. This is especially true for the USM installation stage, which is performed as follows:

• Connect the automatic safety pin to the cocking lever.
• Rotate the trigger block 90 degrees.
• Install the block into the groove.
• Pull the block along the groove, placing it in its original place.