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Introducing the Recruit! Based on our tried and true 66 platform the Recruit features an adjustable stock for folks from 4 to 6 feet tall. This allows for a customizable length of pull for the individual shooter. It also allows young shooters to grow with the gun. The Recruit is available in .177 caliber and has velocities up to 680 fps. It works with both BBs and pellets.
Adaptability: Adjusts to fit shooters from 4'4" to 6' tall
Variable pump power control
Fast loading 5-shot pellet clip
Product Specifications
- Model Number: RCT525X
- Pellet Velocity: Up to 645 fps
- BB Velocity: Up to 680 fps
- Weight: 2.93 lbs
- Length: 39 in
- Mechanism: Bolt Action
- Power Source: Variable Pump
- Caliber: .177
- Ammunition: Pellets/BBs
- Pellet Capacity: 5 Shot Clip
- BB Reservoir: 200
- Barrel: Smooth
- Front Sight: Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Windage and Elevation Adjustable
- Optics Rail: 3/8" Dovetail
- Optics: 4x15 scope
- Safety: Cross-bolt
- Stock: Synthetic
Powerplant Benefits
Variable Pump CO2 Break Barrel Pre-charged Pneumatic (PCP)
POWER SOURCE 3-10 strokes of an on-board lever to compress air 12-gram cartridge Spring or piston cocked by a lever (barrel) On-board high pressure reservoir
FILLING METHOD None, self contained Insertion of CO2 cartridge None, self contained Use of high pressure tank or pump to fill on-board reservoir
VELOCITY * Up to 700 fps Up to 780 fps Up to 1400 fps Up to 1100 fps
NUMBER OF SHOTS Unlimited (must be pumped for each shot) 40 - 60, varies on rapidity of trigger pull Unlimited (must be cocked for each shot) 15 - 35 (varies with caliber)
USES
EFFECTIVE RANGE ** 15 yards
20 yards
35 yards 60 yards
COST $40 - $200 ($ - $$) $80 - $130 ($ - $$) $100 - $300 ($ - $$$) $250 - $600 ($$ - $$$$)
ADVANTAGES Velocity is variable based on number of strokes Convenient, accurate Self-contained, accurate Powerful, consistent, superbly accurate
DISADVANTAGES Must be pumped up for every shot Performance can vary with temperature (70 degrees is optimum) Requires practice to shoot at highest accuracy External fill source required
* Velocities based on alloy ammunition
** Accuracy is determined by ballistics and shooter ability
Target Shooting
Plinking
Pest Control
Small Game Hunting
Predator Hunting
Choosing a Caliber
BB .177 .22 .25
Material Copper coated steel Lead (lead-free consist of plastic and/or zinc) Lead (lead-free consist of plastic and/or zinc) Lead
Weight (grains) 5.2 7.9 or 10.5 14.3 27.9
Energy (@ muzzle) 4 FPE @ 600 FPS 17.5 FPE @ 1000 FPS 20.3 FPE @ 800 FPS 42 FPE @ 825 FPS
Shapes Spherical Wadcutter, domed, pointed, hollow point, destroyer Domed, hollow point, pointed, destroyer Domed, destroyer
Uses Plinking Targets, plinking, pest control Targets, plinking, pest control, small game hunting Pest control, small & medium game hunting
Advantages Less expensive than pellets Fast, flat trajectory ideal for targets Ideal for both targets and small game Hard hitting hunting round; conservative on air
Disadvantages Ricochet if fired at a hard surface Weight limits hunting to pests, small game Not heavy enough for larger small game species, predators Limited shapes available
ASIN#: B00GA8S3KA
Model number#: RCT525X-N
