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Nod · Member

Anybody here shoot this rifle ? If so, how do you like it? I'm presently using a Winchester 1000X .177 and would like to move up to a .22 , any opinions ? thanks

Dukemeister · Member

Nitro Venom has a pleasant shot cycle like other Crosman NP rifles based on B18/19 platform (Trail, Trail AW, Titan, etc). The problem with these rifles is the crappy barrel lock up mechanism. Some work great, others are OK, and there are a large number that are crap. My first Crosman B18/19 rifle had such a loose barrel lockup that it basically cracked open just gently resting the forearm on my open palm. A heavy bump opened it completely. Since it was my first full sized rifle in 35 years, I paid to send it back to Crosman for replacement. Then I got sucked in by forums, like this one, and began learning about this platform and others. I now have 5 of the B18/19 rifles, and I know how to fix the breach lockup problem. to cut a long story short, my venom took wayyyy more work to fix the breach locup than any of the others. I went through 3 alive jams, 2 more springs, brass pivot washers, new breach seal, breach seal shims, and much machining and grinding before I came upon a combination of fit, angle, spring force, and seal spacing that worked. Now, don;t be fooled that this is totally due to this one being a Venom, but form what I have read the QC and cost trimming left the Venom line at the lower end of out of the box quality.

Nod · Member

Thank you for that info. Now I'm going to have to rethink my purchase. I was trying to stay under $200 but I'm leary of Chinese made products. Any suggestions on a better rifle ? Thanks

AirGunEric · Site Admin

You really don't have any choice below $200.00- everything at that point is made in China. If you go a bit above $200.00 you can look at a Diana (RWS) 34.

It seems Dukemeister had an inordinate number of issues with his Venom, but this is not necessarily the norm.

Nod · Member

Airgun Eric, that's exactly the gun I ordered ! I decided to spend a little more and the RWS 34 has really great reviews. Thanks to everyone for their advice. Very Happy

robert w · Senior Member

i was gonna recommend a d-34 , but got beat to the draw. i had a titan and it went back to walmart as well as a crosman quest . like you im very leary of chinese guns ,or anything from china . dont get me wrong some have chinese stuff and love them , but a diana is ready to go from the first shot right out of the box. but make sure and clean the barrel before you fire the first shot . thick shipping grease in the barrel and who knows what grit made its way into it while it was on a ship . but congrats for getting a diana . i have 2 -34's ,a 460,a 54 and a 5g pistol . none of my dianas are for sale but i do have a gamo big cat id part with fast if my daughter didnt lay claim on it

viper2788 · Member

I have a nitro venom i'm trying to get rid of. I've shot about 1000 rounds out of it and its got very few marks from use. Also have the grt 3 trigger installed. I'm willing to sell it for $100 plus shipping if you're interested.. send me a PM if interested.. will supply photos upon request.

i know this is the wrong section for selling, but just puttin it out there

edit: nvm, congrats on the 34!