The ability to use weapons will never be superfluous for any modern person. And it’s even better to own it in order to be able to hone your shooting skills at any suitable opportunity. Everyone has this opportunity, as long as they have the desire, because the Crosman Nitro Venom 8 rifle is available to everyone over 18 years of age. The famous American company has developed affordable, high-quality pneumatic weapons with good performance characteristics (TTX)
Description
Depending on preferences, the client is offered two options - the Crosman Venom cd1k77np with a plastic butt and the cvw1k77np model in wood. Apart from materials and colors, they are otherwise completely identical:
- According to the principle of action. The rifle uses a classic spring-piston operating system. But the Americans improved the mechanism and developed their own original technology from Crosman - Nitro Piston. They replaced the usual coil spring with a gas spring filled with nitrogen. To work under such conditions, a special gas piston was created. Therefore, it is more correct to say that the Crosman Venom 8 operates on the nitro piston principle. As a result, when fired, the speed of the bullet increased, and the noise level decreased, and the recoil decreased;
- Reloading and cocking of weapons is done by breaking the barrel;
- The design of the rifle uses high-quality weapons-grade steel for the body and rifled barrel;
- The absence of strong recoil allows you to install a convenient diopter optical sight Center Point 3 9x32. To mount it, the rifle is equipped with a Weaver rail, on which you can install any similar optical device;
- Special serrations on the handle and forend are made in various variations, taking into account the characteristics of plastic and wood. A special coating with increased adhesion properties is applied to the wooden one, and for the model with a plastic body, recesses are provided in the design. In both cases, the serifs make the grip as comfortable as possible.
The rifles are also completely identical in weight and overall dimensions. The only visual feature in which they differ is the color and texture of the cases. The body of the Crosman Venom cd1k77np is made of black high-strength plastic, and for models with wooden stocks and stock, light wood is used.
Performance characteristics
In addition to the thoughtful design, affordable price, high performance properties, build quality and materials, airgun connoisseurs are attracted to the Crosman Venom 8 by its good performance.
The technical characteristics of this optical rifle allow it to be used not only for training shooting capabilities, but also in hunting small game.
At the same time, permits are not required to purchase and store the Crosman Venom 8 rifle. According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, every Russian over 18 years of age can buy and store pneumatic weapons whose muzzle energy does not exceed 7.5 J and whose bullet caliber is less than 4.5 mm.
You can evaluate the performance characteristics of the weapon in question by numbers; the tactical and technical characteristics of the Crosman model Nitro Venom 8:
- Dueling power - 7.5 J
- Caliber - 4.5 mm
- Bullet flight speed after firing - Up to 305 m/s
- Barrel length - 480 mm
- Total length - 1180 mm
- Rifle weight - 3.45 kg
- Rear sight type (width) - Weaver (11 mm)
- The maximum magnification of the optical sight is 9x
- Lens diameter - 32 mm
Crosman Venom 8-CVW1K77NP air rifle review
Nitro style shooting
A new product produced by the famous American company Crosman - the Venom 8-CVW1K77NP air rifle - can be confidently qualified as one of the most modern nitro-piston shotguns of the Magnum class. The principle of operation of such weapons is based on the use of the most modern patented technology of filling the pusher piston with nitrogen (“Nitro Piston”), which replaced the steel coil spring, which was beginning to become obsolete.
Gas or spring?
The use of gas opened up new possibilities for weapons. Firstly, a nitro piston rifle can be safely left cocked indefinitely. Having pulled the trigger even after many days, you can be sure that the force of the shot will remain unchanged. If such an experiment is carried out with a classic spring air rifle, you should be wary of “fatigue” of the compressed spring and, as a result, a noticeable decrease in the power of the shot. Secondly, the use of a nitrogen-filled piston in the weapon system eliminates the specific double recoil when firing, practically reducing the involuntary movement of the weapon to “no”. Third, the nitro piston has been proven to make the rifle at least 30 percent less noisy than spring-loaded counterparts.
For amateurs and pros
New technologies in the production of rifles made it possible to “accelerate” a bullet flying out of the barrel to 365 meters per second. A weapon with such an indicator can arouse interest not only among target shooting enthusiasts, but even among hunters. The rifle is ideal for hunting birds and small animals - rodents, fur-bearing animals and so on.
Target shooting athletes also liked the weapon, where the main role is played by the accuracy and accuracy of the weapon. Made in the style of a classic "breakdown", the rifle from Crosman is single-shot. For shooting, lead bullets of 4.5 millimeter caliber are used. Additional shooting accuracy is ensured by the consistently high quality of the gun barrel, made of high-quality weapon metal and equipped with longitudinal screw rifling on the inside. A bullet moving along the bore “spins” around its own axis and becomes more resistant to wind and precipitation, better maintains its flight path and hits exactly where the shooter is aiming.
Sight - illuminated
In shooting, a lot depends on the human factor - accuracy. The presented rifle in its basic configuration does not have open sights. However, this shortcoming is more than compensated for by the Centerpoint 3-9×32 optical sight supplied with the weapon. Optics with a Mil-Dot reticle and 9x zoom provide the possibility of double illumination of the aiming mark, which allows shooting even at dusk. The sight is mounted on a “Weaver” type rail with a width of 22 millimeters. Additionally, the weapon is equipped with a “quick-lock” sight mounting system, which allows for easy and quick installation and removal of optics.
The trigger of the Venom 8-CVW1K77NP air rifle is steel, with two-stage adjustment. Each gun of this model is equipped with an automatic fuse that operates every time the rifle is loaded.
Appearance that commands respect
It would not be an exaggeration to say that shooters fell in love with the weapon not only because of its technical qualities, but also because of its appearance. The butt and stock of the rifle are made of hardwood. They have beautiful engraving, which, in addition to its aesthetic function, also provides a more secure grip on the weapon. The butt plate is a rubber pad.
The main disadvantages of the rifle include its rather impressive weight - 3.45 kilograms. However, the weapon with a total length of 1180 millimeters is well balanced, so when shooting there is no feeling of massiveness and heaviness of the weapon.
Advantages and disadvantages
Any mechanism or equipment has its pros and cons. The Crosman Venom 8 air rifle is no exception to the rule. When choosing a weapon, you need to select the best option, in which the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. In the weapon under consideration, the advantages prevail:
- Affordable price;
- High quality and technical indicators;
- American Small Arms Compliance Standards;
- There is no need to obtain permission to purchase and organize storage space.
Compared to the listed factors, the disadvantages are lost. They can be neglected or a slight modernization of the Crosman Venom 8 can be carried out, depending on the modification. The main disadvantages of the rifle are considered to be structural and technical flaws:
- Single charge;
- Lack of a conventional sight in the form of a front sight;
- Weak trigger made of plastic;
- Unreliable barrel fracture mechanism. It fails quickly because it uses plastic washers.
Disassembly and care
Everyone knows that the simpler the mechanism, the more reliable it is. In this regard, the Crosman Venom can be called an exemplary rifle. There is nothing superfluous and no complex devices and elements in the design. You can verify this with your own eyes through your own experience during disassembly.
Before starting operation, to conduct a seasonal inspection, or if there is a desire to modernize the weapon, the rifle must be disassembled. This is done simply, but in order for nothing to break, you must follow a strict sequence:
- Remove 3 screws to remove the housing and gain access to the trigger. Two of them are located on the sides of the stock of the fracture mechanism, and another one is in the recess in front of the trigger;
- After disassembling the body, it is necessary to separate the barrel from the gas piston and trigger mechanism;
- Remove the decorative trim from the gas piston, screwed onto its butt plate with an 11” screw;
- To remove the gas piston, you need to unscrew the fixing pin. After this, install the barrel vertically and secure it so that by pressing on the butt plate with the help of a special gasket, the piston is shifted by at least 1 mm;
- To remove the piston it is necessary to break the barrel. Then access to the cylinder opens to remove the piston;
- The gas spring is not touched. It is removed along with the trigger mechanism. To do this, unscrew two mounting screws from the cylinder.
If the purpose of disassembly is re-preservation, then it is necessary to remove the grease and degrease all elements. After this, the parts are lubricated with special weapon oil.
For Crosman Venom 8 rifles, the manufacturer recommends using Ballistol lubricant.
Upgrade
And in cases where the weapon is disassembled to improve its performance, you need to know what changes in the design can change the performance:
- You can increase the shot speed to 425 m/s by soldering the hole in the piston and installing a gas spring model NP2. It has increased power, which gives the bullet greater acceleration;
- Increase the accuracy of the sight by installing a more advanced device instead of the standard Center Point optics.
Based on all of the above, we can conclude that buying a Crosman Venom 8 air rifle is a profitable purchase. Regardless of the modification with a wooden or plastic body, a person receives a reliable weapon. It is convenient not only for training shooting skills, but also suitable for hunting. If necessary, the characteristics of the rifle can be increased.
Crosman engineers have created a “game changer” Venom 8-CD1K77NP, which combines ease of use and high functionality. Today Crosman is one of the major manufacturers of air guns for sports and shooting. Thanks to the introduction of know-how into “game-changing” rifles, Crosman are in great demand among buyers. The Venom 8-CD1K77NP spring-piston rifle model has a large number of advantages. A rifle with a stylish design not only attracts in appearance, but is also equipped with the necessary functions. There are serrations on the handle and fore-end - they make the grip as secure as possible. The body is made of high-strength plastic, and the barrel is made of steel. To reduce the impact of a shot, a rubber butt pad is provided, and to make it easier to “break the barrel,” a muzzle is provided. The Venom 8-CD1K77NP rifle is produced in a black design, so it looks impressive, but not aggressive. The length is 1180 mm and the weight is 3 kg. These parameters allow you to use the rifle for a long time without much effort. A single-shot rifle is designed for single shots, so the “break” magazine is designed to hold one bullet. For shooting, lead bullets of 4.5 mm caliber are required. To load, you need to force the “break the barrel” to load the bullet into the magazine and return the barrel to its original position. To eliminate the possibility of an accidental shot, an automatic safety device is provided. Crosman has included a Nitro piston in the Venom 8-CD1K77NP model. Thanks to the piston design, it was possible to achieve a bullet ejection speed of 365 m/s, which is quite good for this class of rifles. In addition, the Nitro piston reduces recoil and noise levels when firing. This model shoots almost silently. Low recoil allows you to install an optical sight, included in the kit. The standard sight, included with the “single shot”, has the following parameters: 3-9 x 32 mm. The sight is installed in a dovetail type, everything for this is included in the kit. This “Fracture” is reliable in use. The rifle is capable of being in the “combat position” mode for a long time; this does not affect the quality of further shooting. The “single-charge” Venom 8-CD1K77NP from Crosman is distinguished by its simplicity, accuracy, and reliability in operation. Characteristics:
- Caliber: 4.5 mm
- Bullet speed: 365 m/s
- Rifle Type: Spring-piston, Nitro-piston
- Cocking type: Fracture
- Charge capacity: single charge
- Weight: 3 kg
- Length: 1180 mm
- Barrel: Steel, rifled
- Butt material: Plastic
- Safety: Automatic
- Country of origin: China, under license from Crosman
- Sights: Sight 3-9x32
- Maximum muzzle energy: up to 7.5 J
- Power Source: Nitro Piston
- Manufacturer: Crosman
- Equipment: Nitro-piston, sight
- Sight Rail: Weawer (22mm)
