Crosman Vantage Nitro Air Rifle

Some air rifles make noise and call it power. A serious shooter wants the pellet to land where the crosshair sat.

The difference between plinking and marksmanship is a rifle that behaves the same on every shot.

Nitro Piston Power: The powerplant cocks smooth, recoils less, and shoots quieter. Velocity reaches up to 1200 feet per second in .177. Less noise and less kick keep your eye on the target through the shot.

A Trigger You Set: The two-stage trigger adjusts to your finger. You take up the first stage, feel the wall, and press. The break comes when you decide.

On The Fence Line At Dusk: You rest the hardwood foregrip on a post and settle the 4x32 scope on a small target. The rifled barrel does its part. The pellet does the rest.

Two Ways To Aim: The CenterPoint 4x32 scope mounts to the dovetail rail for longer shots. The fiber optic front sight and adjustable rear sight stand ready when you want open sights.

Hardwood For Either Shoulder: The ambidextrous hardwood stock gives the rifle a classic feel. It looks like a rifle should. It handles like one too.

Cock it once, hold steady, and let the target keep score.