Owner manual

Model 2300S
.177 Caliber (4.5mm)
Single Shot Pellet CO
2
Air pistol
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS AIR PISTOL
Distributed by
Crosman Corporation
7629 Routes 5 & 20,
Bloomeld, NY 14469
www.crosman.com
1-800-7AIRGUN (724-7486) 2300SB515
WARNING:
Not a toy. Adult supervision required. This air pistol is Designed for use by
experienced shooters and is intended For match competition or target range use. Misuse or
careless use may Result in serious injury or death. Dangerous up to 450 yards (412 meters.)
WARNING:
Do not brandish or display this airgun in public - it may confuse people and
may be a crime. Police and others may think it is a rearm. Do not change the coloration and
markings to make it look more like a rearm. That is dangerous and may be a crime.
WARNING:
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects (and other reproductive harm).
This air pistol has been classied as a match precision air pistol. Because it is considered a special purpose air
pistol, it is exempt from specic types of testing. Specically this air pistol was NOT subjected to the trigger pull or
drop test requirements.
CAUTION: The adjustable trigger can be adjusted below 3 lbs, and when it is adjusted below 3 lbs, the air pistol
could re when dropped.
YOU AND OTHERS WITH YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES TO PROTECT YOUR EYES.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
BUYER AND USER HAVE THE DUTY TO OBEY ALL LAWS ABOUT THE USE AND OWNERSHIP OF THIS
AIR PISTOL.
THIS AIR PISTOL IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THOSE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
If you have any questions regarding your new air pistol, please contact Crosman at 1-800-724-7486, 585-657-6161
or www.crosman.com and ask for Customer Service.
1. Learning the Parts of Your New Air pistol
Learning the names of the parts of your new air pistol will help you to understand your owner’s manual. Use this
manual to increase your enjoyment of this air pistol.
•
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
A. Velocity Adjustment Screw
B. Trigger Over-travel Screw
C. Bolt Handle
D. Breech
E. Barrel
F. Muzzle
G. Filler Cap
H. Grip
I. Trigger Guard
J. Trigger
K. Safety
2. Operating the Safety
A. To Put the Air Pistol “ON SAFE:”
• Locate the safety directly in back of the trigger.
• Push the safety from the left side all the way in (Fig. 2). The safety is not “ON SAFE”
unless it is pushed all the way in and the RED ring around the left side of the safety is
NOT showing.
Like all mechanical devices, an air pistol safety can fail. Even when the safety is “ON SAFE”,
you should continue to handle the air pistol safely. NEVER point the air pistol at any person.
NEVER point the air pistol at anything you do not intend to shoot
B. To Take the Air Pistol “OFF SAFE”:
• Push the safety from the right side all the way in.
• The air pistol is ready to re when “OFF SAFE”. When you can see the RED line on the left side of the safety, the
air pistol is “OFF SAFE” and can be red.
3. Adjusting the Trigger Over-travel
• To ensure crisp, consistent action of the trigger, a set screw has been incorporated into the trigger guard to
allow each shooter to set the trigger over-travel to their preference. Removing the screw will give the most over
travel, tightening the screw all the way in will stop the trigger. Shooters will nd their preference somewhere in
between.
• Make sure the air pistol is unloaded (section 7B), de-gassed (section 6B) and “ON SAFE” (section 2A).
• Turn the set screw all the way in with a hex wrench (g. 3).
• Cock the bolt by pushing the bolt handle up and pulling it all the way back until you hear
two clicks. Close the bolt and push the bolt handle down to lock.
• Point the air pistol in a SAFE DIRECTION, take “OFF SAFE” (section 2B) and pull the trig-
ger. If the pistol does not re, turn the set screw counterclockwise in ½ turn increments
until it res.
• Turn an additional ½ turn.
• Put the air pistol “ON SAFE”.
4. Adjusting the Trigger Pull
Your air pistol is designed with an adjustment to change the trigger pull from 1 to 4 lbs. CAUTION: The adjustable
trigger can be adjusted below 3 lbs, and when it is adjusted below 3 lbs, the air pistol could re when dropped.
• To test the trigger pull, make sure the air pistol is unloaded (section 7B) and de-gassed (section 6B).
• Cock the bolt by pushing the bolt handle up and pulling it all the way back until you hear two clicks. Close the
bolt and push the bolt handle down to lock.
• Pull the trigger.
• If the trigger pull is not at desired weight, remove one of the grips - left handed shooters
remove the right grip, right handed shooters remove the left grip.
• Turn the dial (g. 4) moving it up or down depending on the results wanted. To increase
the trigger pull turn the dial so that it moves up. To decrease the trigger pull turn the dial
so that it moves down.
• Test the pull again and repeat until desired result is found.
• Replace the grip.
5. Adjusting the Velocity
Your air pistol is designed with an adjustment for the velocity. You can set your air pistol for
higher velocity (and fewer shots) or for lower velocity (and more shots).
• To adjust the velocity turn the velocity adjustment knob (g 5). Turning the dial clockwise
will give you a higher velocity. Turning the dial counter-clockwise will give you a lower
velocity.
• If you want to lock the velocity setting tighten the set screw to hold the conguration you
have set. However, remember even when the air pistol is set to shoot at the high velocity,
the velocity will begin to drop as the CO
2
is used up.
6. Installing and Removing CO
2
Cartridge
WARNING:
Keep hands away from escaping CO
2
gas. It can cause frostbite if allowed
to come in contact with skin. Always make sure the CO
2
cartridge is empty before attempt-
ing to remove it from the air pistol by slowly turning the ller cap counterclockwise all the
way until you no longer hear the escape of CO
2
gas.
A. Installing a New CO
2
Cartridge
• Make sure the air pistol is “ON SAFE” (section 2A)and UNLOADED.
• Slowly turn the ller cap counter-clockwise all the way until you no longer hear the
escape of CO
2
gas.
• Pull the ller assembly from the action tube and remove the empty CO
2
cartridge by
pointing the muzzle of the air pistol down.
• Insert the new CO
2
cartridge into the air pistol with the small neck of the CO
2
cartridge into
the action tube rst (g. 6).
• Replace the ller cap assembly in the action tube. Screw the ller cap completely into place until nger tight only.
• Cock the bolt by pushing the bolt handle up and pulling it all the way back until you hear two clicks. Close the
bolt and push the bolt handle down to lock.
• Point the air pistol in a SAFE DIRECTION, take “OFF SAFE” (See Section 2B) and pull the trigger.
• Cock the bolt again, point the air pistol in a SAFE DIRECTION, take “OFF SAFE” (See Section 2B) and pull the
trigger
• If the air pistol does not make a popping noise after pulling the trigger, the CO
2
is not being discharged. In that
event, tighten the ller cap slightly and repeat cocking the bolt and ring the air pistol until there is a popping
noise, which will mean the air pistol is releasing CO
2
with each pull of the trigger.
• Return safety to the “ON SAFE” position (See Section 2A).
NOTE: We recommend the use of Crosman
®
brand Powerlet CO
2
cartridges. They are made to t the Model 2300
air pistol. Other brands of CO
2
cartridges may not t properly and if you force them into place it may result in injury
to you or damage to your air pistol. Never try to force any CO
2
cartridge into or out of place. Do not store your air
pistol with a CO
2
cartridge in it.
WARNING:
CO
2
cartridges may explode at temperatures above 120°F. Do not mutilate
or incinerate them. Do not expose them to heat or store CO
2
cartridges at temperatures
above 120°F.
B. Removing the CO
2
Cartridge.
• Put the air pistol “ON SAFE” (See Section 2A).
• Slowly turn the ller cap counter-clockwise all the way until you no longer hear the escape of CO
2
gas.
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• Pull the ller assembly from the action tube and remove the empty CO
2
cartridge by pointing the muzzle of the
air pistol down.
7. Loading and Unloading Pellets
WARNING:
Use .177 caliber pellets only in your Model 2300S. Never reuse ammuni-
tion. Use of any other ammunition can cause injury to you or damage to the air pistol.
A. Loading a Pellet
• Put the air pistol “ON SAFE” (See Section 2A).
• Point the air pistol in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• You should follow the instructions under section 6A- Installing a CO
2
cartridge prior to
loadinga pellet into your air pistol.
• Open the bolt by pushing the bolt handle up and pulling it all the way back (g. 7).
• With the bolt in the rearward position, place one pellet, nose rst, into the loading port
(breech). This is a single shot pellet air pistol. Load no more than one pellet at a time.
• Lightly push the pellet into the barrel by closing the bolt and pushing the bolt handle
down to lock. DO NOT jam the bolt forward. This will damage your air pistol.
• Be sure the bolt is closed before ring. If it is not closed and fully locked, the pellet may not be discharged.
B. Unloading Pellets By Firing Your Air Pistol
• The most common way to unload a pellet is to re your air pistol in a SAFE DIRECTION following Section 8 on
aiming and ring safely.
NOTE: The air pistol must be charged with CO
2
to re but remember, do not store your air pistol with a CO
2
car-
tridge in it (See Section 6B).
C. Unloading Without Firing
• You can unload your air pistol without ring.
• Put the air pistol “ON SAFE” (See Section 2A).
• Remove the CO
2
cartridge (See Section 6B).
• Open the bolt (See Section 7A - Fig. 7).
• Insert a ramrod of the proper size into the barrel (start at the muzzle). The bar-
rel could be damaged if the proper sized cleaning rod is not used.
• Push the pellet into the pellet loading port (forward of the bolt) (Fig. 8).
• Do not reuse that pellet.
8. Aiming and Firing Safely
• Always point your air pistol in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Follow the instructions for installing a CO
2
cartridge (Section 6A) and loading pellets (Section 7A).
• You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes.
• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet may bounce off or ricochet and hit someone
or something you had not intended to hit.
• Always choose your target carefully. For example, you may wish to shoot at paper bulls-eye targets that are
attached to a safe backstop such as the Crosman 850 Target Trap. A heavy blanket should be hung behind the
target trap to prevent ricochet should you miss the backstop.
• Your air pistol is designed for target shooting and is suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Always remember
to place your target carefully. THINK about what you will hit if you miss the target.
• When you are sure of your target and backstop, and the area around the target is clear, cock the air pistol, load,
take the airgun “OFF SAFE” (See section 2B) and pull the trigger to re.
9. Removing a Jammed Pellet
• Put the air pistol “ON SAFE” (See Section 2A).
• Empty and remove the CO
2
cartridge (See Section 6B).
• Open the bolt (See Section 7A - Fig. 7).
• Insert a ramrod of the proper size into the barrel (start at the muzzle). The barrel could be damaged if the proper
sized cleaning rod is not used.
• Push the jammed pellet into the pellet loading port (forward of the bolt) (g. 8).
• Do not try to reuse that pellet.
• If you are not able to unjam your air pistol by following this procedure, take no further action. An Authorized
Service Station will unjam your air pistol (no cost during the warranty period).
10. Maintaining Your Air pistol
• Before you attempt to oil your air pistol, make sure the air pistol is “ON SAFE”, unloaded and the CO
2
cylinder
has been removed (See Sections 2A, 7B and 6B ).
• Put 1 drop of Crosman 0241 Pellgunoil
®
on the tip of every CO
2
cylinder to help maintain your air pistol. DO
NOT use petroleum distillate based oil or solvent and DO NOT over-oil as this can cause damage to your air
pistol.
• Your air pistol will maintain proper function longer if you place one drop of oil on the bolt o-ring every 250 shots.
• DO NOT MODIFY OR ALTER YOUR AIR PISTOL. Attempts to modify the air pistol in any way inconsistent with
this manual may make your air pistol unsafe to use, cause serious injury or death, and will void the warranty.
• If you drop your air pistol, visually check to see that it works properly before you use it again. If anything seems
changed, like a shorter or weaker trigger pull, this may mean worn out or broken parts. Call Crosman customer
service for assistance before using your air pistol again.
11. Reviewing Safety
• Never point the air pistol at any person or at anything you do not intend to shoot.
• Always treat the air pistol as though it is loaded and with the same respect you would a rearm.
• Always aim in a SAFE DIRECTION. Always keep the muzzle of the air pistol pointed in a SAFE DIRECTION.
• Always keep the air pistol ON SAFE until you are ready to shoot.
• Always check to see if the air pistol is “ON SAFE” and unloaded when getting it from another person or from storage.
• Always keep your nger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
• You and others with you should always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes.
• If your reading or prescription glasses are not safety glasses, make sure you wear shooting glasses over your
regular glasses.
• Use .177 caliber (4.5 mm) pellets only. Never reuse ammunition.
• Do not shoot at hard surfaces or at the surface of water. The pellet may bounce off or ricochet and hit some one
or something you had not intended to hit.
• Place the backstop in a location that will be safe should the backstop fail.
• Your backstop should be checked for wear before and after each use. All backstops are subject to wear and will
eventually fail. Replace your backstop if the surface is worn or damaged or if a ricochet occurs.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or tamper with your air pistol. Use an Authorized Service Station. Using unauthor-
ized repair centers or modifying the function of your air pistol in any way may be unsafe and will void your warranty.
• Before you store your air pistol, make sure that it is unloaded, not charged, and that the air pistol is “ON SAFE.
SPECIFICATIONS- Designed specify for the IHMSA air pistol discipline, meets all requirements and has
been approved for “Production Class.”
Power Source
CO
2
, 12 Gram Powerlets
Overall Length
16 inches
Caliber/Ammunition
.177 cal. (4.5 mm) Lead
Airgun Pellet
Material
Barrel, Ried steel, Grips
Synthetic
Capacity
Single Shot
Safety
Cross Bolt
Weight
42.5 oz
Velocity
Up to 520 fps (158 m/s)
Special Features:
Barrel - Lothar-Walther, Choked match barrel, 10.1 inches in length, 12 lands and groves
Trigger Pull - Single-stage, Adjustable 1- 4 pounds, over-travel adjustment screw.
Velocity - Adjustable hammer spring - can be adjusted to between 440 to 520 feet per second.
Number of shot per Powerlet - Over 60 shots at a consistent velocity.
Stainless steel bolt - Features a longer handle for ease of operation and an extended bolt probe for
increased accuracy.
Sights - Front: Taller front post for more adjustability,
Rear: Williams Notch sight with target knobs for easy adjustment, as well as internal
micrometer adjustments with positive internal locks.
PERFORMANCE
Many factors affect velocity, including brand of projectile, type of projectile, amount of CO
2
in cartridge, lubrication,
barrel condition and temperature.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Our customer service representatives will help. You can get answers to frequently asked questions at www.crosman.
com or you can contact us directly at 1-800-7AIRGUN (1-800-724-7486)
REPAIR SERVICE
If your air pistol needs repair, we recommend you take or send it to your nearest Crosman Authorized Service Sta-
tion. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE IT! Your air pistol requires special tools and xtures to repair it. Any
disassembly or modication not performed by an Authorized Service Station will void the warranty.
A SPECIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Crosman Authorized Service Stations will unjam your air pistol at no cost during the warranty period.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted to the retail consumer for one year from date of retail purchase against defects in material
and workmanship and is transferable. To register the serial number of your air pistol, please return the air pistol reg-
istration form. The warranty is not conditioned on the return of the card. You should retain the original sales receipt
as record of date of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED
Replacement parts and labor. Transportation charges to consumer for repaired product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Transportation charges to Authorized Service Station for product. Damages caused by abuse, modication or failure
to perform normal maintenance - see Owner’s Manual. Any other expense. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCI-
DENTAL DAMAGES, OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY PERFORMANCE
U.S. Customers - Locate nearest service station (see www.Crosman.com or call Crosman customer service at
800-724-7486 for list of stations). The service station will give you details of how to proceed with sending the item in
for repair. You must contact the station prior to shipping your product.
International Customers- Please return product to your nearest distributor. If you do not know your distributor,
please call 585-657-6161 and ask for our International Department for assistance.
IMPLIED WARRANTIES
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF RETAIL PURCHASE.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by federal, state or municipal law, which cannot be pre-
empted, it shall not be applicable. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights,
which vary, from state to state.
CROSMAN and PELLGUNOIL are registered trademarks of Crosman Corporation in the United States.
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