The Stoeger X10 and the Crosman Quest 1000X are "the same" air rifle. Both are manufactured by BAM in China and carry US brands. Both are based on the B18/19 platform and have similar specifications. So why does the Stoeger cost over $20 more than the Crosman. And is it worth it?
I've been asking myself these questions for some time. So, in order to answer them - at least to my own satisfaction - I compared the two guns side-by-side. Having done this, it seemed that others might be interested, too. You can read my report here.
Stoeger X10 and Crosman Quest 1000X
Yes, I know that I sell the X10 and not the Quest, but I was frankly surprised in the detail differences between these two guns that are supposedly "the same" and how they add up. Here's why:
- In a side-by-side test, the Stoeger X10 provided much higher muzzle velocity and improved accuracy over the Crosman Quest 1000X.
- The X10 has a mounted, sighted-in scope. The Quest supplies the same scope and mounts but requires the customer to assemble and sight-in.
- The X10 stock is significantly superior in wood, finish and shape.
- The Stoeger has an excellent automatic safety, the Crosman's is manual only. Remembering that these air rifles are mostly purchased by shooters with limited experience, this is a big safety feature.
- Open sights on the X10 are much better than the Quest.
- The X10 has a scope stop slot milled into the receiver, compared to the screw-on Quest scope stop.
- Overall "feel" and appearance of the X10 that of a more expensive gun. The Quest looks and feels like a cheap gun.
Based on this analysis, the Stoeger X10 is clearly the superior gun. But please read and make up your own mind...
The comparison is well put together.
ReplyDeleteFor a Crosman rifle, I would've expected better. They've become so focused on the NP line, their other stuff, in my opinion, have started to slightly suffer.
I have a 500X and looking at the photos of the 1000X you have, I am disappointed at the quality of the hardwood stock of the 1000X.
Yes, I agree. It looks like the 1000X was definitely specified down to a budget. But I'm sure Crosman knows what they are doing and there's a demand for this performance at the price point.
ReplyDeletejohnny norway.
ReplyDeletei have many air rifles
gamo hunter exstrem 22 cal over priced badly
a hatsan at 44 pa great gun
a benjamin np XL1500 i think the gun is good but can get any accuracy with this gun, the scope providet with the gun is cheap crap
but now the best i bought the stoeger x10 for a month ago, and damm i am supriced this is the best airrifle i ever have shot
i been hitting cans 60 yards away with the scope it comes with this rifle i higly recomendet, i have though upgradet the trigger to a gtrII trigger do this and you have the best air gun money can buy
a last thing dont go for these high power rifles any thing over 1000 feet per second just give you poor accuracy i use only pellets over 9 grains
Johnny,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your experience with us!
Yes, the Stoger air rifles are still a "best by secret" of the airgun world. Their performance is excellent for the price, as you've discovered.