Models & Specifications
The Crosman Discover rifle comes in two different moidels. The Discovery is a .177 cal version with a maximum velocity of 1000 fps. The Discovery 22 is the same rifle chambered in .22 cal with a maximum velocity of 900 fps.
| Discovery | Discovery 22 | ||
| Power Source: | Dual Fuel | Dual Fuel | |
| Caliber: | .177 pellets | .22 pellets | |
| Max Velocity: | Up to 1000 fps | Up to 900 fps | |
| Capacity: | Single shot | Single shot | |
| Length: | 39 in. (99 cm) | 39 in. (99 cm) | |
| Weight: | 5 lbs. 2 oz. (5.27 kg) | 5 lbs. 2 oz. (5.27 kg) | |
| Material: | Hardwood | Hardwood | |
| Barrel Material: | Rifled steel | Rifled steel | |
| Front Sight: | Fiber optic | Fiber optic | |
| Rear Sight: | Fully adjustable | Fully adjustable | |
| Mechanism: | Bolt action | Bolt action | |
| Safety: | Cross bolt | Cross bolt | |
| * Air Cilinder Size | 135 cc | 135 cc | |
| Fill Pressure | 2000 psi | 2000 psi | |
| Retail price with hand pump | $399 | $399 | |
| Retail price gun only | $245 | $245 |
So how do you choose upon a caliber? The choice is up to you. The pros of the 177 would be a slightly flatter trajectory, where the .22 caliber Discovery would deliver more downrange energy and w wider wound channel (if you are a hunter)