Crosman Diamondback SBD, NP Elite
- Nitro Piston Elite (gas piston)
- Breakbarrel
- Single-shot
- Rifled steel barrel
- Adjustable 2-stage trigger CBT=Clean Break Trigger
- Front and rear sights
- 11 Dovetail rail
- Manual safety
- All-weather black synthetic stock
- SBD sound suppression system (Gold Level)
- Sling mounts (rear post/front loop)
- Includes CenterPoint 4x32 scope
Benefits of the Nitro Piston over a metal mainspring:
- Smoother cocking
- Smoother shooting
- No spring torque
- No spring fatigue, even if left cocked for hours
- Functions perfectly in cold weather
- Lasts longer than a metal spring
- ManufacturerCrosman
- Caliber.22
- Velocity1100 fps
- ConditionNew
- Ammo TypePellets
- ActionBreak barrel
- Barrel StyleRifled
- Fire ModeSingle-shot
- Gun Weight8.51
- Overall Length46.50
- Loudness2-Low-Medium
- Magazine Capacity0
- MechanismGas
- Rail11mm dovetail
- SafetyManual
- Front SightsPost
- Rear SightsAdjustable
- Shots per Fill0
- Trigger AdjustabilityTwo-stage adjustable
- Trigger Action0
- UseSmall game hunting/plinking
- Warranty5-year limited warranty
Buy something else this rifle would only make a good anchor for a trot line
Pros
looks good
Cons
Is NOT ACCURATE , tried scope that came with it, scatted shots replaced with known good scope same thing, have mounted upwards of a hundred scopes over the last 50+ years. tried the open sights, rear sight was cracked so I Super Glued it but the dang thing has 1/4 in movement. It is the rifle will not keep shots with in 6 " of each other, two types of pellets (dang expensive)
This Rifle is impressive, no disputing that! Right out of the box, with iron sights, I made a 100 yrd shot. The insane speed and power of this give it a definite edge! I let someone who owns a Whisper shoot it they said that this was quieter than theirs. Buyer take notice though, the scope is next to useless. The day after I put the scope that came with it on, I removed it and put one of my old scopes on and instantly could tell the difference. As far as ammo goes, I would not recommend buying lighter ammo. Yes it is faster and it impresses, however you will not be able to hold groups. I bought the heavier ammo(32gr), and I can hold nickel size groups at 30 yards, but 3" groups with lighter. My verdict: for the price, you are not going to be able to beat it! Also coming from a lifelong shooter, it is nice to not have to wear hearing pros, and make sure everyone else has them on too. This gun it truly a pleasure!
Pros
Shoots FAST and hits HARD! Once the barrel is broke in, about 200 rds, the accuracy is dramatically increased. It is also pretty quiet, and the heavier rounds tend to be a little more quiet.
Cons
It is a little heavy to carry around, but the heavier the easier it is to prop up and hold still. The scope is hot trash, invest in a scope.
Pros
I haven't received my air gun yet, But I would like to say that Air Gun Depot is a great company. Ordered my air gun this morning around six a.m. and they had it shipped by 11:00 a.m. I hope the Crosman Diamondback SBD NP Elite .22 Calibur is as good as Air Gun Depot has been to me.
there's a lot i could say but my main focus here is just on aiming the gun. All the reviews i read said the scope is junk. that did not deter me from purchasing the gun because I didn't intend to use a scope on it anyway. however, it turns out the rear iron sight is also junk. it's plastic and flimsy. to make matters worse, on only my third time cocking the barrel, i gripped the gun wrong and slipped, and the barrel came flying back up. in an instant the rear sight caught my right hand, which was too close to the barrel, and tore my hand open pretty bad. my own dumb mistake, but this also ripped the flimsy, plastic rear sight right off the gun! i managed to snap the pieces back together and keep shooting a bit longer, but the sight is terrible. had to adjust it all the way to the left to stay on target and it moves around just a little between shots, but a 1,000th of an inch at the sight can mean an inch or more off down range. what good is a gun you can't aim well
Pros
love the power behind each shot, and the quietness of it. buried a .22 caliber, 27 grain slug in a piece of 2x3! even an amateur like me was getting 10 for 10 in the black on a standard target at 10 meters. Also, it just looks cool! love the pistol grip.
Cons
bad rear sight! cant' find a decent replacement open, iron sight online for this gun. when the owner's manual warns you to keep your hands away from "pinch points" take it seriously! this gun will bite you if you cock it wrong! finding a replacement rear sight is next to impossible. i ended up ordering one from gamo but i doubt it will fit and i'll probably have to rig it onto the gun somehow and force it to work. i ended up mounting the scope in the meantime but haven't shot it with the scope on yet so no review on that.
Crosman has an attitude and think their poop don't stink! Wake up dawg!! There are other companies that would love to heard positive feedbacks from customers. Crosman's arrogant attitude makes them feel that they are the only one would make good airguns. Crosman, get your head out of your butt and give credit to those customers who "give you credit" for your "so fair" airguns and rifles!! My next buy won't be by crosman, but Company that appreciates customer's positive compliments. You're not the "only" airgun manufacture...
Pros
Style, power, and package
Cons
Not much; maybe scope upgrade
Got the .22 version and the heaviest pellet I could find 34 grains, at about 25 yards open sights pellet drops 1” which was what I expected with a break barrel. Packs quite a thwop at that range. Looking forward shooting different grains and seeing their characteristics.
Pros
Like the weight and it’s quiet.
Cons
N/a
You will enjoy knocking down targets or pests from your yard.
Pros
Easy cocking, accurate, hard hitting, very good rifle. Shooting at 50 yards.
Cons
I cannot think of one thing.
Great rifle but buy a nice .22 rimfire scope for it.
Pros
Very powerful rifle
Cons
Crossman needs to skip the scope. It's a junk scope. The scope won't stay sighted in and the optics are real bad.
The synthetic stock had razor sharp edges on all sides. Took a good 30 min with an exacto to make it safe to handle. This is my second attempt to post a review. The first one never posted. If this one does too, it will confirm the fact that only 5 star reviews are allowed to make it into the comments....and that would make me sad.
Pros
Very quiet and pretty powerful.
Cons
A pretty expensive toy, good to max 15 yards with JSB Match Diabolo Jumbo RS 13.43gr. I changed the scope to a UTG (same price as the gun) blaming the one that came with the gun for poor spread. I don't think it was the scope after all. You can kinda zero the gun for a couple hours at a time. The groups will hold for maybe 1 day. Next day you pick it up, you have to redo the process. First shot is ALWAYS off.
Question?
Login to ask someone who bought this product.What are the best pellets for this air rifle? Will it do good with Crosman Premier 14.3 gr?
asked Kevin from USANew to air rifles ??
asked Roger from USAIs it ready for 1100 fps with 1 pump?
asked David from USAUsed JSB Exact Jumbo RS at 13.43gr but can't seem to zero in for more than a day. Changed scope to a UTG, same problem. Anybody managed consistency out of this toy gun and if so, with what ammo? I've got the .22 variant.
asked Minion from USAFirst check the stock bolts if they are tight, next try JSB 18.13gr , or heavier pellets. Usually powerfull break barrels do well with heavier pellets, those 13.43gr are in the light spectrum for a powerfull break barrel. Try Air Arms Diabolo 16gr and 18gr and H&N 18gr and 21gr. Hope this helps please update your review how it went? I might buy it, I really like the break barrel rifles. They are not easy but man you really get to shoot any other rifle better.
Adrian from USAHello, I am waiting on my purchase to arrive. I was wondering if a bipod could be mounted to this air rifle?? And with your testing of this gun, which .22 cal pellet was rated the best shooting out of this rifle??
asked daniel from USAcan use pellets 177 caliber on my rifle 22 caliber?
asked jorge from USANo, this is a .22 calibur only. The .177 pellets are to small.
Kevin from USAReceived the rifle and seems solid. Scope mounts not included??
asked James from USAHow does this gun perform at 50 yards and even up to 100 yards (with decent accuracy)? Looking for a fun, affordable long range shooter in break barrel.
asked Seth from USAThis air gun does 1/2 pattern at fifty yards with Crosman Premier Hollow Point 14.3 pellets. I hope this helps!
Kevin from USAwhat size pellet to kill a huge cane toad?
asked marasha from USADoes rifle require purchase and installation of air cylinder regularly ... didn't see where to buy that. Do you also have one with multi-shot ability 22 cal also
asked Bruce from USAThis is a nitro piston air rifel means there is a gas ram that pushes the air out and it is a single shot
Gary from USACan the open sights be replaced with a higher quality set, or at least the rear sights ? I have heard the sight are made of plastic !
asked Scrambler82 from USAMark from USA - Is the rear sight on this rifle built to a standard mounting pattern ?
Scrambler82 from USAYou probably can remove the rear sight. The front sight can not be removed.
Mark from USAWhat grain pellet should be used to achieve around 900 FPS?
asked Sean from USA14 grain 850 fps
Gary from USA14-18 grains
Mark from USASound level equivalent?
asked Johnny from USAThis is a very quiet air rifle. Beyond 30 ft or so you will hear almost nothing.
Mark from USAWhat type of sling do you put on the gun.
asked Hector from USAI bought a Tactical Hero 2 point rifle sling and it works great. You will need to remove one clip to install on back of air rifle.
Kevin from USAI would see if the benjamin brake barrel premium fits it worked great on my air rifel
Gary from USAhow can I put a bipod on this rifle?
asked panchowhat is the true fps on the 22cal not what is advertised not fallimg for the banana in the tailpipe so far hatsan is the only one I have found to be honest in this respect do you have real chrony test on this rifle?
asked TomHow much strength is needed to cock this gun?
asked David Green
Took me about ten shots to sight in with a Field and Stream scope and I am getting 1/2 inch groups at 35 yards.
Pros
Everything!
Cons
Nothing!