I bought this gun, but with a scope. It has extremely great accuracy. Barrel cocking isnt too bad. This is a light gun compared to others. When i got my scope sighted in (whch took forever) I have made 20-30 kills of things like squirrels, rabbits, and birds. Most of those shots were head shots!! Very, Very accurate for target shooting. I have shot pellets through previous shot wholes in paper targets! If you are looking for a great, strong, accurate, and powerful pellet gun well then you found the right one. You are stupid not to get this gun. Plus, its a Beeman!

Since my first review, caution on the trigger pull on the Phantom I recommended. (not sure what it is) I have since placed a Bushnell 4-12X40 with adjustable objective on the Beeman . At 15 yards I am shooting pellets, 7.9 grain Crossman premiums pointed, through previous shot holes!!! Scopes and practice make all of the difference. Moved out to 20 yards to practice, and in injury at work stopped my fun for now. HA!HA! While this is a great target rifle, may I now re-direct you to the RWS model 34 in .22 cal. as maybe the one to save up for. Your killing zone will be doubled, should you decide to take out that squirrel that ate through your wiring resulting in no bedroom lights; situation I am in. Again, those city laws!!! Killing that squirrel may be illegal. Consult your local laws. This .177 wth a well placed shot, will do just fine in punching paper or tree rats if you want long shots. If you spend $20 on a scope for this rifle do not expect it to perform. I removed the rear open sight cause its option was out of the question. I hope you know get the sight picture. Jim

I just noticed this rifle is sold out. It is a less expensive Beeman, but notice the trigger pull; 3.5 pounds. I bought this rifle and placed a Gamo varmint scope on it. This rifle is fun!!! Be aware of its velocity, I cannot stress this aspect enough. With the right pellet, your velocities will approach that of a .22. The trigger pull of this rifle is true at 3.5 pounds, vs. the almost same rifle sold at Walmart or Cabela's which I am told is closer to 6 pounds. I hunted animals in all my youth. I still own a few firearms. I have even shot blackpowder. I do not kill animals anymore, but for the skill of shooting, this rifle is a great starter. I got this rifle for the backyard, but beware, many cities now outlaw the discharge of a gun or firearm within city limits. I am going to sandbags as a backstop. This rifle at 20 yards will go through multiple layers of coardboard and a bag of potting soil. When this company comes in stock of the Crossman Phantom, without scope, grab it. Get a scope with an adjustable objective. If you do not know what I am talking about, do your homework. Notice the weights of pellets, and the shapes. Note some pellets come with steel tips, and some are even gold plated. At about $84, good luck if this C.T. D. offers the 1050 again. Jim