The Crosman Pumpmaster 760, or Crosman 760 Pumpmaster, is an American-made multi-pump pneumatic

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that is manufactured for

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, and small pest control. The Crosman 760 Pumpmaster is a

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with more than 16 million copies sold. It has a caliber of .177 and can shoot up to 645 fps for BBs and 615 for Pellets. Pellets are loaded into a 5-shot clip, while BBs have an 18-shot magazine, which is fed from the 200-shot reservoir. It comes standard with a fiber optic front sight, but can accommodate a scope on the 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)

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on top of the receiver. The rear sight is a notch sight and is adjustable for elevation using a 5-rail elevator piece.

Hunting

This

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may be used for hunting small pests, up to

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. The latest 760 Pumpmaster is not rifled, thus inconsistently accurate and can hit a target at ranges of up to 20 yards. Propelling a pellet at , this gun is able to effectively dispatch small game such as

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at ranges of up to 10-15 yards if you can hit them at the right place.

External links

Pumpmaster 760 at Crosman Official Website
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