Crosman Ratcatcher Reviews
Summary
''Full size power in an ultra compact with a 14.6 inch barrel Co2 gun. The Rat Catcher air rifle features an improved bolt design for easier cocking and loading and hammer strike piercing for convenient Co2 power. Uses 1 x 12g gas capsules available in our shop here. Approx 30 shots from one Co2 cylinder. Range estimated 400 metres accurate range estimated 25 metres.''
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★★★★★
“Crosman Ratcatcher Custom”
Written on: 10/03/2013 by theskenic (1 review written)
While on holiday in the states I ordered this gun from the Crosman Custom shop (see the Crosman site). You can get them to build the gun you want. I don't know if you can do this from the UK. My ratty came with a steel breech which has dove tails for a scope, a 24 inch barrel and a muzzle brake. Something they don't say is that it has an adjustable trigger spring as standard. All I have done so far is to polish the mating surfaces of the trigger and sear. This gives a much smoother trigger... (read more)
★★★★★
“CROSMAN 2250b RATCATCHER........”
Written on: 08/12/2012 by topgun1k (1 review written)
HI...Living next to a canal we have rats entering our garden,when retiring my 40 year old BSA was looking for a gun to take over my pest control duty.I got a ratcatcher and i can honestly say i am not disappointed.The range i am shooting is only 25 to 30 yards but the accuracy even with the supplied scope is great,i will probably upgrade the scope but to be honest the stock one works well.I am getting pellet grouping the size of a penny,easy to take out rats with head shots.the power is very... (read more)
★★★★★
“Another Crosman bargin!”
Written on: 14/08/2012 by DucatiSS (2 reviews written)
Got this earlier this year and have to say I am very impressed, so much so that I bought a Crosman 357 too which I also rate highly. Its a bargain, light, easy to use and accurate. Really good power and there is a ton of tuning and customizing options for it and a big following/lots of forums online. The sight is pretty dire as people point out, however it is easily replaced, I have just ordered a leapers 4x32 Bugbuster compact scope for it. Gonna replace the breech to a steel one at some... (read more)
★★★★☆
“ratcatcher (would it be a toy or serious air gun)”
Written on: 11/03/2012 by jasonstuntman7 (2 reviews written)
absoloutely serious air gun.Don,t be fooled by it,s slightly boy,s toy,s military,fun looking appearance it is a serious little weapon,especially it,s accuracy and it,s compact light weight.My previous rifle being an hw97k(heavy)this thing was a revelation,obviously not the same league in ultimate power,more than makes up for it in long trips and useability.the way the thing is designed it just begs to be tampered with so i happily obliged and definitely gained some extra lb/ft.recommended. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I like the gun.I must admit the scope it came with...”
Written on: 28/09/2011 by mattyh656
I like the gun.I must admit the scope it came with wasn't that good so instead I took the scope of and used the open sights. The gun was surprisingly accurate. Taking the scope off made it more balanced and steadier to aim at the target. The only disadvantage with taking the scope off was shortening the range. ... (read more)
★★★★★
“Change the scopeto Hawk”
Written on: 24/08/2011 by conagher
The original sight is poor, placed a hawk site and I never miss a buls eye, so to speak. I can hit a 5p piece or a nickleat 40yards, so wat is the fuss. Good rifle, cepting trigger pressure whixch cannot be adjusted. Spoke to Crossman about it.. Signed Wolfman (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Very poor build quality for the money (£120), accuracy...”
Written on: 01/05/2011 by dannzz (3 reviews written)
Very poor build quality for the money (£120), accuracy is dire with accupels, RWS superfield, H&N FTT! Barrel wobbles seems loose with the scope attached. The supplied 4x15 scope is a joke & the open sights even worse! Shots per 12g charge is quite good at around 25 before power drops off, and the gun is easy to handle being very light & short. Ideal gun for kids, a shame the accuracy is so poor & very expensive for wha it is. Only $60 (why so much here?) in the USA about all it's worth! (read more)
★★★★★
“I have a Webley ( crosman ) version which comes with a...”
Written on: 31/10/2010 by mike69a (1 review written)
I have a Webley ( crosman ) version which comes with a longer barrel ( about 20" from the breech). I put the best silencer you can get, and you really cannot hear anything, just a little silent "puff". This rifle is the best from my experience, for short to medium range.the accuracy is impeccable. Beats any other air rifles even in higher value range. I havent shot pigeon yet. Due to the noise my irratic syntarg .177 springer made, they no longer visit. ( I find that I had to keep zeroing... (read more)
★★★★★
“This is the coolest air rifle I have come across....”
Written on: 26/10/2010
This is the coolest air rifle I have come across. Lightweight, stylish ( to me ), powerful enough for home/small pest contrl, accurate, and most of all, customable. I wish they make it semi-auto just like the crosman 1077. It will be perfect !! (read more)
★★★★★
“A brilliant gun !I have (had) a big grey squirrel...”
Written on: 14/10/2010
A brilliant gun !I have (had) a big grey squirrel problem but my Webley ratcatcher V2 with its longer barrel has proved itself beyond doubt to be a very capable rifle.Accuracy at around 25m is spot on using Nikko mountmaster 4x32 scope.I have had no problems with stuck gas cartridges, I do put one spot of pellgun oil on the tip of it before screwing it down lightly.Get yourself a bipod and you just cannot miss ! A great gun and all you will ever need for small pest control.Current squirrel... (read more)
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★★★★☆
“Ive just got a crosman ratcatcher this week and let me...”
Written on: 07/08/2010
Ive just got a crosman ratcatcher this week and let me tell you - as a short to mid range pest control air rifle/carbine they cant be beat .
Good Points - Lightweight, powerful and realy easy to upgrade and modify - you can make an excellent medium range hunting air rifle out of a standard 2250b if you spend about 50-75 pounds fitting a steel breech( a must have item so you can add a better scope ) crosman bolt with extended probe and a brass power adjuster with hammer spring and guide ...
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★★★★☆
“I have now had this Crossman ratcatcher since 2003 as...”
Written on: 24/05/2010 by NikGrey (1 review written)
I have now had this Crossman ratcatcher since 2003 as you can see from my first review, soon after that original post I purchased a bigger sight - it does make things much nicer overall.
I recently took my rifle apart to check the seals, they all look like new and I have no problems with loss of power.. I even left a full gas can in for six months and when I used the gun again it was still like a new can (powerful).
For this price I still recommend this gun, this is for close range vermin...
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★★★★★
“HI RATTY LOVERS, YER GOT KING YES KING RATCATCHER...”
Written on: 06/01/2010
HI RATTY LOVERS, YER GOT KING YES KING RATCATCHER AS2250. ITS BIN A LONG TIME SINS I GOT A NEW AIRGUN LAST ONE WAS BSA AIRSPORTER GUD IN ITS DAY.JUST BIN OUT WITH THE RATTY 10 SHOTS TO ZERO SCOPE WICH CUMS WITH THE KING MUCH BETTER THAN THE STANDED RATTY.IT HAS THE METAL BREECH AND THE 88G CO2 BOTTLE WITH IT.WITH SCOPE ZEROED IT PUNCHED HOLES THRO BOTH SIDES OF BEAN TINS AT THIRTY YARDS WICH I THINK IS GREAT FOR A LOW COST AIRGUN.AT LONGER RANGE AT 40 YARDS STILL BLITS THE BEAN TINS.NOT BAD... (read more)
★★★★★
“one of the best fun guns i have ever shot, brill gun...”
Written on: 04/10/2009
one of the best fun guns i have ever shot, brill gun for teaching kids to 9/10 (read more)
★★★★★
“Crosman Ratcatchers are very good value for money air...”
Written on: 07/09/2009
Crosman Ratcatchers are very good value for money air guns .only down side to these is changing the co2 bulb the only way i found to get these out were to drill a small hole in the bottle and screw a 4 inch nail in and pull out ..some dealers are charging 25 pound to do this come on crossman make a better design (read more)
★★★★☆
“crosman ratcatcher is lightweight, easy to handle,...”
Written on: 12/08/2009
crosman ratcatcher is lightweight, easy to handle, easy to load, accurate, simple to use and descrete (read more)
★★★☆☆
“I think the old saying " You get what you pay for" ...”
Written on: 15/06/2009 by stingwray15757 (1 review written)
I think the old saying " You get what you pay for" holds true here. The Crosman Ratcatcher wont break the bank but it does have its limitations and you have to bear this in mind before buying. It is not a millimeter perfect target weapon but it will hit and kill vermin at up to 20yds though feral pigeons will need a head shot. (read more)
★★★★★
“A brilliant gun which everyone should own, the best...”
Written on: 03/01/2009
A brilliant gun which everyone should own, the best ive ever used. very accurate,light and compact which is good because it doesnt have a long barrel sticking out.Scope is easy to sight in,shooting range is good,very powerful and easy to load. (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“Only thing this gun is good for is teaching your kid...”
Written on: 28/11/2008 by cheeseNpickle
Only thing this gun is good for is teaching your kid to shoot (or hitting him with it, joke), i read reviews before i bought it and to be honest i think they were being paid in the magazines in the uk to write what they did, the gun has not got the power to humanley dispatch a house spider never mind a rat and hitting anything out of stabbing distance is near enough impossible due to the arc of the pellet (i ended up buying the lightest pellets i could and they still made a rainbow shape),... (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Crosman Ratcatcher is a good gun fun to use,...”
Written on: 27/11/2008
The Crosman Ratcatcher is a good gun fun to use, suprisingly acurate. Dissapointed that gas canisters will not come out without great trouble if left in 2 weeks. Lightweight and easy to handle for young shooters. I did have some real problems removing gas canisters that are left in. (read more)
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★★★★★
“light weight, .22, no recoil, accuracy at 25 yards. So...”
Written on: 22/11/2008 by westav26 (3 reviews written)
light weight, .22, no recoil, accuracy at 25 yards. So far very pleased with it and a very fun gun to have. The price and the difficulty to load are the only bad things. (read more)
★★★★★
“I lived in a rural area with rat problems at different...”
Written on: 14/08/2008 by dennis1066 (2 reviews written)
I lived in a rural area with rat problems at different times of the year when crops were harveted and winter when they were looking for food
with this gun you can make every pelet count at 80 feet
I now live in town and the gun lives in retirement in a fitted shaped box under the bed
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★★★★★
“All round good gun if willing to mod it if not a umerx...”
Written on: 12/07/2008 by bensr2
All round good gun if willing to mod it if not a umerx 850 air mag is probably the one for you very nice (read more)
Jackmanuk's Response to 382011_bensr2's Review
Written on: 20/07/2008
could you please tell me what is different about the breach that cost £30 and where did you get the parts as iv been looking and cant find any
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★★★★★
“The Crosman ratcatcher is a small handy gun it has...”
Written on: 08/07/2008
The Crosman ratcatcher is a small handy gun it has good accuracy. I found it to be light and handy. A good all round air rifle that i love using., a lot of fun (read more)
★★★★★
“Very good rifle. Very accurate, large shooting range,...”
Written on: 06/06/2008 by ReeceMonger (2 reviews written)
Very good rifle. Very accurate, large shooting range, lightweight, conservative of Co2, quick and easy reload. Looses power when silencer is attached, minor faults with mechanism is likely. (read more)
★★★★★
“It was very cheap and i use it at my local air rifle...”
Written on: 18/05/2008
It was very cheap and i use it at my local air rifle club i also use it to shoot crows and other vermin (read more)
★★★★★
“Its just really good fun!! I don't think its really...”
Written on: 11/05/2008
Its just really good fun!! I don't think its really that powerful but it looks good and the accuracy is really good as well. I would recommend the Crosman Ratcatcher to anyone (read more)
★★★★★
“One of the best guns ive shot with, nice light weight...”
Written on: 30/03/2008
One of the best guns ive shot with, nice light weight gun perfect for young shooters. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Crosman Ratcatcher (read more)
★★★★★
“The Crosman Ratcatcher is a very small but very...”
Written on: 19/03/2008
The Crosman Ratcatcher is a very small but very powerful air rifle, it looks good and kills all pest! (read more)
★★★★☆
“Very nice gun if only somebody made a multishot...”
Written on: 26/02/2008 by jackmanuk (3 reviews written)
Very nice gun if only somebody made a multishot version it would be a lot better
with the huge gap in the stock a small compartment could be put in there for CO2 or pellets
i think that the stock should be made slightly shorter maybe by an inch or two just to bring the gun closer to your face
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★★★★★
“great gun for price light weight recommend to young /...”
Written on: 22/02/2008
great gun for price light weight recommend to young / women (read more)
★★★★★
“I got mine for a little fun, and it sure has been!!! ...”
Written on: 22/01/2008 by themanthewilson
I got mine for a little fun, and it sure has been!!! Done me well for 6 years. i've shot well over 2000 rounds with it and is still reliable and accurate. Would recommend the Crosman Ratcatcher (read more)
★★★★★
“i have had this gun since august 2006 and have never...”
Written on: 18/01/2008 by andy 60 (3 reviews written)
i have had this gun since august 2006 and have never had any problems, i was extremley impressed with the accuracy of this gun. Soon after purchasing the gun i invested in some sights, and since, i have been able to shoot the centre of a target at 30yrds, I would recommend this gun to anybody, well worth the money! (read more)
★★★★★
“9/10. The Crossman Ratcatcher (49) is light, accurate...”
Written on: 13/11/2007 by m1971 (1 review written)
9/10. The Crossman Ratcatcher (49) is light, accurate and generally well made. (read more)
★★★★★
“And good gun for beginners pretty powerful enough...”
Written on: 06/07/2007 by darckside42
And good gun for beginners pretty powerful enough power to kill a couple of pigeons crows and rats. But DO NOT put oil down the barrel I'm losing power because of that reason costing me £10 to be fixed (read more)
★★★★★
“All around good co2 gun killed a couple of...”
Written on: 06/07/2007 by darckside42
All around good co2 gun killed a couple of pigeons/crows/rats but easy to clean easy to load but DO NOT put oil down the Ratcatchers barrel or on the rubber valves mines loosing power because of that reason costing me £ 10 pounds to get it fixed. (read more)
★★★★★
“I have had one of these for the past year (2006-2007)....”
Written on: 30/05/2007 by Freddy Horn (8 reviews written)
I have had one of these for the past year (2006-2007). It has been a great little starter gun, I have just recently upgraded my self to a Air Arms S410 carbine (I have a review on that also). This gun is great if you are just starting to use air guns. It's also not bad for hunting either, i have used it for hunting on many occasions and shot plenty of animals. Its accurate up to about 30-35 yards and will kill something at 40 yards; depending on what pellet you are using it will kill... (read more)
★★★★★
“The guns great for all you younger shooters or just...”
Written on: 25/05/2007 by Sacko0709 (6 reviews written)
The guns great for all you younger shooters or just for a bit of pest control and of course you lazy people like my self its killed many pigeons and jack doors and the only thing thats broke in 5 years is a little washer inside the gun which cost 10p also good for target practice works perfect with vermin / eco pell
Good Points
Good for younger shooters or Beginners How every it will still do the job fine for you professionals out there.
Accurate
Powerful enough to put many pigeons and...
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176891_Bombom101's Response to Sacko0709's Review
Written on: 06/06/2007
Wouldn't recommend killing a pheasant with any air rifle, there isn't enough power to dispatch them really
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★★★★★
“I've been using a 2250B Ratcatcher every now and again...”
Written on: 09/03/2007 by Cognition (90 reviews written)
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...
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Cognition's Response to Cognition's Review
Written on: 04/05/2007
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.
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<br/>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.
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<br/>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.
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<br/>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.
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<br/>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).
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<br/>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.
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<br/>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.
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<br/>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.
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<br/>Thanks for reading.
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Cognition's Response to Cognition's Review
Written on: 11/02/2008
Ratcatcher demoted: new rating 7/10 after more experience with airguns.
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★★★★★
“Crosman Ratcatcher is one of the best co2 guns i have...”
Written on: 28/01/2007 by ambroseabby8 (1 review written)
Crosman Ratcatcher is one of the best co2 guns i have fired in a long time well worth the money.
OK honesty time the Ratcatcher is ideally designed for the amature sharp shooters but great fun for the more experienced you will be amazed by the power and range of this gun.
As for the accuracy once you have lined the sight up you could shoot the nuts off a nat with this gun great fun...
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★★★★★
“When a was looking for an rifle I was not to kean on...”
Written on: 19/12/2006 by zak4545 (1 review written)
When a was looking for an rifle I was not to kean on it, this is because it looked a bit childish. However i didn't want to spend loads of money and i didn't want a rifle that would blow someone's head of. So i went with the bought the Crosman Ratcatcher. It is very accurate and because it's so light it easy to conntrol when you pull the trigger. It's very powerful 550ft per seecond, it will easily go through a thickish piece of wood. And also the actual gun is well made, the bolt action... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I bought one of these Crosman Ratcatchers, as I wanted...”
Written on: 30/10/2006 by danche (18 reviews written)
I bought one of these Crosman Ratcatchers, as I wanted a back garden plinking gun that also has the possibility of a short range hunting gun (rats). I was a bit disappointed with it when I first set it up with a red dot sight, it seemed that I could not mount the scope as far back as I would have liked because the Pro Blox fit onto the barrel. Also I found that the cheek piece of the stock was too low and found it uncomfortable as I had to strain to align my eye with the scope, I also found... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have owned the Crosman King Ratcatcher for 2 years...”
Written on: 09/09/2006 by JIM UK06 (6 reviews written)
I have owned the Crosman King Ratcatcher for 2 years now, Its a very accurate co2 rifle. This gun comes as a single shot air source powered rifle. It is also a multi-purpose rifle. I have used it for: target shooting, ratting, unwanted farm pigeons and even rabbits.
The air source canister screws onto the back of the rifle and is used as a cheek rest when aiming. The canister gives 200 shots at full power (around 10 feet pounds), each canister will cost around £7.00 from any good gun shop.
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Seadanta's Response to JIM UK06's Review
Written on: 18/09/2006
Where do I get this canister which makes it fire more shots?
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Jim Uk06's Response to JIM UK06's Review
Written on: 20/09/2006
Which gun do you have you see there is the standard Crosman Ratcatcher, and then there is the Ratcatcher king. The king takes an air source co2 canister described in my review. If you have the standard ratcatcher the airsource canister is not an option as the gun is not built to take it, the standards power comes from a smaller co2 powerlett. I believe the standard gun can be upgraded though.
<br/>The air source canister i describe is a disposable canister same as the powerlett but about 5 times bigger, it can be purchased from any good gun shop or paint ball shop and even on line. Priced around £7.00.
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Seadanta's Response to JIM UK06's Review
Written on: 21/09/2006
I have just a standard rat catcher do you know where i can go to get it upgraded, tried searching the net but no luck
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Jim Uk06's Response to JIM UK06's Review
Written on: 24/09/2006
Not knowing where your from my best advice would be for you to find a good gun shop near to you, and ask them to upgrade it for you. There is one shop that may or may not be able to help and it's on the net www.euroguns.co.uk. The guy at this shop strips guns and knows everything about them, he should be able to help but be careful because he will do his best to sell you one.
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Thekid1992's Response to JIM UK06's Review
Written on: 21/10/2006
I have been contemplating buying the Crosman Ratcatcher, only recently discovering that the king Ratcatcher and the standard Ratcatcher are different. I wanted to ask if there is any difference in power and performance between the two models? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Dougie's Response to JIM UK06's Review
Written on: 21/10/2006
Hi Jim UK06,
<br/>I am thinking of getting a king Ratcatcher, but I am also tempted to get a QB78. They retail for only about £60!! I believe the two have around the same power of about 8-10 ft lbs. I much prefer the look of the Ratcatcher, but I don't know if it justifies the extra £70-£80!
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<br/>You say you have taken rabbits and pigeons. At what range, may I ask? As I want to get some shooting permission, and I don't want to buy another rifle if this one is not up to the job. Lastly, how effective is the Logun silencer? I have heard other reviews of barely hearing the gun from about ten yards! Is this correct?
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<br/>Dougie
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Jim Uk06's Response to JIM UK06's Review
Written on: 24/10/2006
There is a difference in performance between original and Ratcatcher King. The King provides more shots and more power, and instead of eight it fires at 10ftlb. 200 shots per air source canister.
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<br/>In answer to the other questions...
<br/>The lazer is a must if you intend to go ratting in out buildings and barns. It enables you to track and fire at speed, the gun is a single shot, so you only get one chance to make the shot. The lazer is good quality, and I am very satisfied that it's money well spent. I will advise you to buy one, mount it on the scope, ensure it's clamped tight to avoid it moving, clamp the gun down and set it up for close range up to 10 metres. Believe me, you will not ever miss, because I haven't. It's that good. If you're going for a good days shooting, take spare batteries - it's not too hungry for them, but I use mine a lot and it does use them up with constant use. I bought spare batteries from a watchmaker, and they are really quite cheap.
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<br>Buy a good quality scope and mounts. I've got a SIMMONS, but there are plenty of others just as good. This is essential! A cheap one is useless, and it will reduce the accuracy of your gun. The gun will perform brilliantly, but do not skimp on the essentials.
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<br>I have taken rats out with the lazer at close range in barns. I have achieved head shots on pigeons at 30 metres, killing them in one. I use Crosman power pell for this, as they are very aerodynamic and accurate at long range.
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<br/>I've taken rabbits out at 25 metres, when I can get close enough that is. A single head shot sorts them out, and I recommend Crosman matchpell for this, as the flat head stops them dead.
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<br>Don't forget that the Ratcatcher King is very selective about ammo. It will not accept all pellets. A lot do not fit, but Crossman pellets do, as do Webley venoms. Pellets are not cheap as a result, £8 - £10 for 500.
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<br/>Logun silencers are worth their money, and they are very effective. Ask for a demo at your local gun smiths. Tell them to put the Crosman red tipped silencer on first, then put a Logun one on. You will understand then what people have been telling you.
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<br>I have several other air rifles, including Webley Vulcan and a Crosman Night Stalker, but for accuracy and value for money, I recommend you invest. You will not be disappointed.
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Cognition's Response to JIM UK06's Review
Written on: 08/03/2007
Why didn't you submit this review in the King Ratcatcher section?
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★★★★★
“I have bought myself a few more guns for my...”
Written on: 10/08/2006 by p harris (14 reviews written)
I have bought myself a few more guns for my collection, The Crosman Ratcatcher being one of them. The gun is very light and easy to use. I fired about 200+ shots and decided to void my warranty, ie. I upgraded it with an ali breech and hammer spring set from T ROBB down in Benfleet in Essex. The salesman was a very helpful man indeed, and it was easy to fit these upgrades, and they made a lot of difference to the lb/ft, and also made the barrel more secure because the breech has a grub screw... (read more)
P Harris's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 11/08/2006
forgot to mention that i bought a better scope -smk 3-9x40 which also helped me hit that bullseye. thanks.
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Jim Uk06's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 14/09/2006
Long shot but does the gun dealer that you purchased your power upgrades have a web site and do you know it? Thanks.
<br/> Jim
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P Harris's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 15/09/2006
Hallo jim uk06 the web site you want is www.trobb.f9.co.uk hope that helps ok
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P Harris's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 16/09/2006
pps--they also do a 2 shot version upgrade ok
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286852_Crezzy24's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 25/04/2007
Does the stock move around a lot, is it noticeable and is there anything i can do to make it a lot more stable cheers.
<br/>Ady
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P Harris's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 24/05/2007
hallo crezzy24, the stock sometimes moves a bit but is easily fixed by screwing the two screws to retighten it. OK.
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Lucas 100's Response to p harris's Review
Written on: 15/04/2008
Did the T R obb upgrades give the Ratcatcher the full 12ftl/bs.
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★★☆☆☆
“I bought this rifle about Feburary 2005 with haste...”
Written on: 01/08/2006 by Robert M (1 review written)
I bought this rifle about Feburary 2005 with haste without looking into any reviews or information and the Crosman Ratcatcher was the worst mistake I ever made.
To start, the Ratcatchers value for money was very poor considering its price. The majority of 8ft pound rifles are usually provided with a good quality wooden stock. However, the ratcatcher is built with poor quality, skeleton synthetic stock which, although is lightweight and may be a plus to the younger shooter, is not...
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Bertie's Response to Robert M's Review
Written on: 03/08/2006
You must have got a duff one Bob because the average recommended rating over 39 reviews is 90%.
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<br/>Have you contacted your supplier with a view to a replacement?
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Dale B's Response to Robert M's Review
Written on: 07/08/2006
Hi, I have seen this gun and it really was useless - after much discussion with fellow air-gunners the general view was they will work OK for a few months (if your lucky) and then you will start to have problems. As most people write their reviews after only having had their gun for a few weeks they will think it is fine! If you are considering this gun then I would say that the extra few quid for a BSA supersport in .22 or .25(! even better for ratting) or one of the low cost Weihrauch's (also available in .25) is well worth it!
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<br/>Dale
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Robert M's Response to Robert M's Review
Written on: 07/08/2006
Unfortunately, my warranty has recently run out so chances of receiving a replacement are very slim. OK, my rifle may be a dud but I cant rule that out. However, on other forums I have found other air shooters face similar problems to myself. In my opinion I believe it isn't worth the risk of buying this rifle when these potential problems could occur (which can definitely occur as these problems have been faced not just by myself but other people). Would it be better buying a rifle anyway with a better quality stock with better accuracy at the same price? All I can give you is a warning and I cant stop you but please give this rifle a second thought for your own sake :)
<br/>Rob
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Jim Uk06's Response to Robert M's Review
Written on: 14/09/2006
If I were you id take the gun to a crosman dealer and let them sort it for you, i've had mine for 2 years its very accurate and solidly made , i've not had a single problem. I'm not sure what scope you have on it but i use a simmons 8 point 4x32. It works very well with the rifle . Pellets make a lot of difference with accuracy try just using crosman pellets, matchpell are very good.
<br/> Jim
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Dannzz's Response to Robert M's Review
Written on: 01/05/2011
Crosman accupels are useless in my Ratty!
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★★★★★
“This Crosman Ratcatcher like the 2260 is the best for...”
Written on: 01/07/2006 by thepaladin (49 reviews written)
This Crosman Ratcatcher like the 2260 is the best for what it is. This light rifle is really in a class by itself as far as "out of the box" carbines go. It's the same basic action etc. as the 2240 but with a tough shoulder stock and a longer barrel (so why buy a 2240 and add a shoulder stock and longer barrel?).
When I got this I put on an inexpensive Gamo scope and sighted it in at 20 yards. This thing lays the pellets into the ten ring time after time. You can put pellets through the...
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★★★★★
“I have to say I was quite impressed with this Crosman...”
Written on: 09/06/2006 by Ro11ie (1 review written)
I have to say I was quite impressed with this Crosman Ratcatcher. The weight of 3 1/2Lbs means it's very easy to aim, but can become top heavy with too big a scope.
Which leads me to the 2nd point, there is no dovetail rail, you need to buy Problox to put on the barrel to mount a scope. HOWEVER, they don't grip the barrel well and you will experience zero shift, which is a pain.
My advice would be to order a metal breech from the Trobb site.
It is accurate out to 25yrds, after which the...
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246936_Headhunter71's Response to Ro11ie's Review
Written on: 17/06/2006
i just want to know how you silence the gun. I have it and i dont know where to get a silencer or something.
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★★★★★
“Bought my Crosman Ratcatcher from Bromyard Sports 1...”
Written on: 03/06/2006 by the deil (2 reviews written)
Bought my Crosman Ratcatcher from Bromyard Sports 1 week ago(great friendly service highly recommended). Standard 4x15 sights are a waste of time they sit to far forward I seem to be realy stretching to see through them, just ordered new 4x 32 scope will post my verdict on them shortly.
I read some reports saying that the quality of this rifle is poor in parts, I disagree for a £100 rifle I think the quality is excellent and offers top value for money.
The accuracy and power are also very...
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The Deil's Response to the deil's Review
Written on: 12/06/2006
Hi, as promised here is an update for my r.c. new 4x32 scope bought fitted and zeroed, i recommend zeroing it bench mounted, i did this by simply holding it in a b&d work mate just enough to hold it not to tight, it worked a treat and takes out the human error (this scope was bought from a popular on line auction site! you know the one! for £23.99 and so far has been superb with no re-zeroing needed even after 2- 300 shots).
Also in my quest for more power, i've found an online shop that sells metal breeches, longer barrels etc you can find it at TROBB.F9.CO.UK and best of all its british so no need to wait for it to come from the us of a. i hope this helps some of you and happy hunting. regards the deil.
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★★★★☆
“The Crosman Ratcatcher is a nice little rifle but the...”
Written on: 14/05/2006 by The Farmer (46 reviews written)
The Crosman Ratcatcher is a nice little rifle but the quality in areas is poor but if you're thinking of getting one get one. (read more)
★★★★★
“I bought one of these about 8 months ago, at first i...”
Written on: 13/03/2006 by chrisss77 (1 review written)
I bought one of these about 8 months ago, at first i wasnt too impressed with the barrel wobble but this is easily sorted out with putting a metal breech on the gun. There are a few modifiers and machinists who can sort out a metal breech for your gun.
The scope that comes with it isn't worth putting on, especially with the pro-blox (for mounting the scope) that come with the gun.
As i stated though, this is easily sorted with a metal breech as they come with a dovetail to mount the...
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237807_Samjeans's Response to chrisss77's Review
Written on: 08/04/2006
How do you tune up your ratcatcher.
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Fangster's Response to chrisss77's Review
Written on: 01/05/2006
Hi there, I have been reading through the reviews on the Ratcatcher - I can find many references to various mods but nothing that points me to the source for BOTH the materials and the info for these mods - which I assume is the States. Please could someone post a few links where I can read up on what and how.
Thanks
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Chrisss77's Response to chrisss77's Review
Written on: 02/05/2006
hi there,here are some links for modding your ratcatcher
crookedbarn.com, trobb.f9.co.uk, these are for buying aftermarket parts or try looking for the crosman forum www.network54.com/Forum/275684 .
you will find tips on here to mod your ratcatcher(2250)from half decent to decent.
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Mike69A's Response to 421320_cheeseNpickle's Review
Written on: 12/01/2011
The ratcatcher 2250b ( or any of the 22x seriew ) requires regular maintenance to keep it in tip top performance. Any part of the pressure system goes wrong, the rifle becomes unreliable. Once maintained it is a very accurate rifle. From my very close observation, if any part of the gun feels a bit loose, it's time to take out the stock and tighten all the screws beneath, including the breeh screw. The breech gasket and the probe seal need to be replaced regularly or when you start losing accuracy. The breech gasket tends to tear if removed because the culprit is in the valve screw which does not fit snuggly, allowing the valve to move everytime you fire a shot, or change powerlett. The probe seal can be easily checked for wear by just inspecting it regularly. Try not to keep the probe in the barrel when not in use. All valve seals need occasional replacements or when required. If these step are observed properly you can be sure of getting more enjoyment from this rifle, especially for those who also enjoy taking it to bits from time to time.