About the Award
The award is part of the publication’s Readers’ Choice Awards. In this program, retailers and readers recognize the brands they trust most across the shooting sports market.
Shooting Sports Retailer describes the program as a way for readers to highlight top-performing brands. Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners are honored across multiple categories.
Recognition That Matters
For Crosman, this recognition carries extra weight. It comes directly from the people who know the category best.
Dealers, retailers, and shooting sports professionals work with customers every day. Their vote reflects real-world experience and trust.
Built on Generations of Trust
For generations, Crosman has built a reputation for accessible and dependable airguns and ammunition.
From backyard target shooting to small game hunting and pest control, Crosman pellets have earned their place in range bags across the country.
The Hunting Pellet Gold Award reflects that long-standing trust.
Designed for Real-World Performance
Crosman’s hunting pellet lineup is built for accuracy, consistency, and energy transfer. These are the qualities airgun hunters rely on.
Whether sighting in before the season or managing pests around the property, Crosman pellets are designed to perform when it counts.
A Growing Category
This award comes at a time when interest in airgun hunting is on the rise.
More shooters are discovering the benefits of modern air rifles. These include lower noise, lower cost per shot, and more opportunities to practice.
As the category grows, dependable ammunition becomes even more important.
Looking Ahead
Crosman is proud to be part of this tradition.
From its long history in American airgunning to continued product innovation, Crosman remains committed to supporting shooters at every level.
This 2025 Gold Award is more than recognition for a single category. It reflects the loyalty and confidence Crosman has earned over decades.
Thank You
To everyone who voted, stocked, recommended, or shot Crosman pellets this year—thank you.
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