Multi-compression air rifle Recruit RCT525X from the American company Crosman

Crosman Recruit RCT525X Air Rifle Review

The rifle is produced by the American company Crosman, which produces fairly high-quality and reliable air guns. The model under consideration is multi-compression, which means that in order to fire a shot it is necessary to pump air into the storage chamber. To do this, you need to make an average of at least 5 movements with the lever. The resulting volume is enough for several shots.

The peculiarity of such rifles is the absence of recoil and fairly high accuracy. In fact, the circuit is similar to that in PCP rifles with pre-pumping. The difference is that with multi-compression air rifles there is no need to carry gas cylinders or a high-pressure pump, since it is already built into the rifle. However, such weapons have a fairly high price and a very slow rate of fire.

The Crosman Recruit RCT525X air rifle is equipped with an optical sight, and the stock is made of plastic and is divided into two parts: the body with the butt and handle, as well as the forend, which is attached to the pump lever.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the Crosman 525x Recruit rifle:

• Full autonomy;
• High accuracy due to a long rifled barrel and smooth trigger;
• Good workmanship;
• The delivery set includes a clip for 5 lead bullets or a bunker magazine for 200 balls;
• Quite a good optical sight that is included in the kit.

The disadvantage of the model is the very low rate of fire.

Photo of Crosman Recruit RCT525X air rifle

Purpose

This rifle is well suited for recreational shooting. High launch speed, the ability to shoot lead bullets, as well as excellent accuracy will allow you to use this rifle for hunting. And due to its excellent accuracy and stability, it is also quite suitable for sports shooting.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Crossman Recruit rifle has the following advantages:

• autonomy;
• high shot accuracy;
• affordable cost;
• excellent quality characteristics;
• the ability to adjust the required shot power;
• light weight. This makes the weapon great for teaching beginners and shooting for fun;
• The package includes a clip for 5 lead bullets or a hopper for 200 balls, as well as a good optical sight.

The only significant drawback is the low rate of fire.

Specifications

Technical characteristics of Crosman Recruit RCT525X air rifles:

Description

The multi-shot model fires copper-plated steel balls or lead bullets. The average flight speed of the ammunition depends on the quality of the pumping. A long rifled barrel, a smooth trigger and an optical sight increase shooting accuracy, which also depends on the weight and shape of the bullet. The Rct525x is a favorite among hunters and competitive shooting enthusiasts.

Before operating the weapon, it is necessary to increase the pressure in the bypass valve. This can be done by pressing the under-barrel lever 5 times and locking it in the same position. The ammunition is inserted and the rammer is used. Opening the valve in order to release a portion of air to fire a shot is done by pressing the trigger on the sear. Moving the clip and using the rammer makes the next shot possible.

The design of the Crossman Recruit model is similar to the PCP pre-pumping models. MK rifles do not require the use of a pump or gas cylinders, since they have their own built-in pump.

Design

The weapon is equipped with a set of open sights. The main design elements are an adjustable optical sight and a stock made of high-quality plastic, consisting of two parts:

• body with a butt, equipped with a pistol grip. The butt has an orthopedic shape;
• handguard mounted on the pump lever.

The buttplate adjustment function allows you to select the optimal length for ease of shooting. The rifled barrel is made of a steel shell with a plastic molding. The hollow handle has a hopper for storing steel balls. The rifle's trigger guard is equipped with a push-button safety, with a red border on the button indicating its removal. The package also includes a five-round magazine for bullets, which is located in the barrel box on the right side.

Performance characteristics

Detailed technical characteristics of the RCT525X are presented in the table.

Device

This rifle can be divided into several main elements:

• Pumping mechanism. It consists of a guide pipe in which the piston and pusher move. An under-barrel lever is attached to it through a connecting rod. Its axis is located under the barrel and is attached to the guide tube using axial pins.
• Storage chamber. It consists of a bypass and a valve that separates air from the barrel. The trigger consists of a fuse, a trigger and a sear, which interacts with the valve.
• The receiver includes a rammer, a magazine receiver, and a bypass channel. And also the trunk itself.
• Sights are installed in two types, namely mechanical with fiber-optic thread, so that you can fire in limited lighting conditions, as well as a 4x optical sight.

Description of the Crosman 525X Recruit air rifle (caliber 4.5 mm)

The main purpose of the Crosman RCT525X multi-compression rifle is, of course, recreational shooting, as well as gaining experience in handling such weapons.
The weapon has excellent characteristics and a very affordable price; you can buy the Crosman Recruit 525X (4.5 mm) rifle with delivery throughout the Russian Federation.

The body of the weapon is made of high-quality black plastic, the butt and stock are textured so that the rifle fits well in the hands of the shooter. The receiver is made of smooth plastic and differs from the general background of the product.

It is not unimportant that the barrel and all internal mechanisms are made of metal, or a composite of plastic and metal. The barrel is rifled, which increases the accuracy and accuracy of fire.

Despite the fact that this model is equipped with a rifled barrel, you can buy Crosman RCT525X (3J) pneumatics at an absolutely affordable price.

The ball's flight speed, when fired from the Crosman 525 model, is as much as 210 m/s with the maximum number of swings. Although you can pump the pump 10 times, the factory recommends doing no more than 4-5 pumpings to increase the service life of the product.

The Crosman RCT525X air rifle uses two types of ammunition: 4.5 mm lead bullets (various shapes) and steel explosive balls. For 4.5 mm lead bullets, an in-line clip is used in which 5 bullets are placed, the clip is inserted and moves towards the bolt with each shot. For steel balls there is an in-line magazine that holds up to 18 balls . To store balls in the body of the weapon there is a special hopper that can hold 180 to 200 balls.

Also, the Crosman Recruit 525X (4.5 mm) pneumatics are equipped with a fuse, which is located on the bracket and has two positions.

The delivery set includes a 4X15a optical sight, the product is also equipped with a bar and a front sight, the bar moves vertically and horizontally. The bar is installed with an 11 mm Dovetail, which means that you can install a higher magnification scope on it; you can simply buy it in addition.

The Crosman Recruit 525X 4.5 mm (3J) air rifle is quite powerful, capable of producing a bullet or ball speed of up to 210 m/s if you make 9-10 swings with the bar located under the barrel. The strap is integrated and does not stand out; it looks like a regular handguard. In order for the weapon to last longer, it is recommended to do 5-7 swings, without overloading. In this case, the speed will be lower, but the service life of the product will increase.

The Crosman RCT525X multi-compression rifle has a single power source - a built-in pump. When fully pumped, it produces muzzle energy of up to 3 J.

Product weight 2180 g. Length 930-970 mm, has an adjustable butt. Light in weight and short length makes this model one of the best in its segment.

Disassembling the rifle

Disassembling the Crosman 525x Recruit air rifle occurs in the following order:

1. To begin, remove the clip and bleed the air by simply pressing the trigger;
2. In order to gain access to the valve, simply unscrew all the screws on the right side and then simply remove it. Next, we pull out the stems and remove the pipe with the valve. After this you will have access to it.
3. To pull out the pump you need to approach the pipe from the other side. We knock out the pins that hold the forend. We take out the locking ring and knock out the axial pin from the side. After this, the lever with the piston can be removed.

The Crosman 525X Recruit air rifle has long been very popular among both beginners and professionals, especially in the country of origin – the USA. However, our demanding audience determined the value of all the advantages and disadvantages of this product and concluded that this weapon is worthy of being in the armory of shooters in the Russian Federation. The big advantage is that the rifle weighs only 1.5 kg. The weight is so small for such a weapon, which makes it ideal for training new players, as well as for recreational shooting. By the way, girls often prefer this particular model. The Crosman 525X Recruit rifle is a multi-compression model (MC). Due to the fact that the rifle is an MK, it lacks all the delights of SPP rifles in the form of recoil and piston inertia. It also allows you to install the 4x15 optical sight that it comes with. This will allow you to shoot more accurately and at a fairly long distance. The sight is fixed on the dovetail. You can shoot both steel balls with a caliber of 4.5 mm and lead bullets. Lead bullets have a maximum initial speed of 197 m/s, and steel balls have a maximum initial speed of 208 m/s. One of the undoubted advantages of the Crosman 525X Recruit is that it allows you to adjust the required shot power. The built-in air pump creates air pressure for firing. The greater the number of “pitches”, the greater the speed of the bullet. The butt of the product is made of plastic, has an orthopedic shape with a pistol grip. The Crosman 525X Recruit air rifle consists of open sights. The front sight has a green optical fiber. The sight is adjustable. The butt plate of this rifle can also be adjusted, which will allow you to select the desired length for more comfortable shooting. The rifle barrel is rifled and made of steel, consisting of a plastic molding and a metal casing. Production of stock and forend from durable plastic. The handle is hollow inside and contains steel balls. The pump levers and compressed air tank are made of metal. The Crosman 525X Recruit Air Rifle has a push-button safety on the trigger guard, the button of which has a red rim to indicate the safety has been removed. The rifle comes with a five-shot clip for bullets, which must be inserted into the barrel box on the right, in front of the bolt, and steel balls fit into the hopper, up to 200 pieces. Characteristics:

• Black color
• Bullet type: Lead bullets, BB balls
• Energy source: pumping
• Weight (kg): 1.4 kg
• Magazine capacity: 18 bullets
• Shot speed, m/s: 190 m/s
• Caliber, mm: 4.5 (.177)
• Power: < 3.0 J
• Warranty: 6 months
• Manufacturer: Crosman
• Scope Mount: Dovetail

Possible tuning

This rifle, when the permissible pressure is exceeded, begins to bleed it. To avoid this, you can change the safety valve spring to a more powerful one or completely seal the hole. As a result, you can significantly increase your speed. But remember that by doing this, you will not only shorten the service life of the weapon, but also create a threat to your own life, since if it explodes it can cause serious injuries.

The main thing you can do is simply maintain it on time and ensure that your air gun is in good working order. It is better to operate it at the pressure specified by the manufacturer.