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By Cognition on 9th Mar 2007

Cognition's Ratings

Accuracy	10/10
Handling	10/10
Value for money	10/10
Overall value	10/10
Cognition's recommendation

Good Points

Accurate
Small
Light weight
Bolt action (better accuracy)
Can be broken down into two parts

Bad Points

A lot of plastic

General Comments

I've been using a 2250B Ratcatcher every now and again for over a year now, and it's great fun every time. It seems reliable enough - I've shot about a tin of pellets through it in all and I haven't come across any problems.

Before anything else, it's probably a good idea to mention that the Ratcatcher is basically the 2240 pistol with a stock. The only real difference is the plastic bit that Crosman stuck on the underside in front of the trigger - I'm sure these can be bought separately for anyone out there who wants to turn their 2240 pistol into a Ratcatcher.

This model is probably best for target shooting as it's accurate and lightweight - as well as comfortable - plus the stock can be easily detached, effectively halving the length of the rifle. This means that I can put it into a backpack and take it out into the country to shoot cans and things.

The Ratcatcher is probably good for hunting, too, as it's in .22 calibre and has decent CO2 power - but I really wouldn't know as I'm not a hunter myself.

I plan to buy my own 2250B some time soon - although I may buy the 2240 pistol and order the stock separately. Either way, I'll end up with basically the same rifle - and already owning a Benjamin Sheridan EB22, I have no real use for another pistol.

The tube scope that Crosman supply with the rifle isn't bad, but I recommend buying a new one separately. Go for a fatter one - I use a Simmons something or other on mine, which is chunkier and much easier to use (as in you don't have to hunch right over the gun).

All in all, the Crosman is a great little rifle and has no real drawbacks. The only thing that perhaps lets it down is the fact that, being a relatively new Crosman, it does tend to feel a bit on the plastic side. Don't let this small drawback put you off, though - the Ratcatcher is a great little rifle for plinking, target shooting, and most probably hunting.

2 Comments on Review by Cognition for Crosman Ratcatcher

1. Cognition on 4th May 2007

   I'd like to add a few things to this review, as I've used the Ratcatcher since it was written and a few things have become apparent.
   
   Firstly, I don't think I quite got across how plastic this rifle is in quite the right way. On the plus side, the use of so much plastic makes the Ratcatcher very light and perfect for fun target shooting or plinking. However, it after closer inspection, I have found that the foregrip (I don't know the exact name) wobbles slightly. Apparently this is a big problem with this model ... in fact the gun as a whole feels like this - tacky and cheap with no quality there.
   
   I'd like to add to this by saying a little something about the overall quality and feel. Looking very closely, it seems that the build quality is poorer than I originally thought. Most of the few parts made of metal don't seem to fit together properly, with little gaps and differences in size between them. This is no big problem but I thought it best to mention it none the less.
   
   It would seem that the Ratcatcher is a prime example of how Crosman are going about manufacture these days. Many of their models feature a lot of plastic (I admit that the Ratcatcher is the worst of them all) and the quality of their guns has declined a fair bit over the years, or so I hear.
   
   Aside from all above, I have found that the plastic, however tacky, does make the gun considerably lighter than it would be with any other material. This can work as an advantage, especially for young people or to get a steady shot at something no bigger than a rat (as the name would suggest).
   
   I can't help but feel that the Crosman Ratcatcher could be a whole lot better, namely if it didn't "wobble" and if the different parts actually fitted smoothly together.
   
   On a final up beat note, I'd like to end with saying that this rifle can be extremely accurate with the right scope and a steady hand. I managed to shoot a small glass bottle (about 8x4cm) from nothing less than 30 feet using what I believe to be a Simmons 4x32 scope. Of course, I didn't break the bottle - I just knocked it down making a nice noise - the Ratcatcher isn't powerful enough for that.
   
   Right, so that's my little rant over. Basically, I feel that a few things in my review needed to be corrected to give a more accurate idea of what you get when you buy the Ratcatcher.
   
   Thanks for reading.

2. Cognition on 11th Feb 2008

   Ratcatcher demoted: new rating 7/10 after more experience with airguns.

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