Celebrating 55+ Years of ServiceAll Pneu-Dart projectors have mechanically adjustable power controls that make for ideal delivery at close range or sizable distance, even from the bird’s eye view of a helicopter. This allows for quiet propulsion and less trauma to the animal when proper muzzle velocity is achieved.
Gauged Projectors
Pneu-Dart projectors are engineered for versatility, functionality, and ruggedness. Our rifles and pistols are expertly crafted to handle short and long-range targets with ease and accuracy.
G2 X-Caliber
Pneu-Dart’s G2 X-Caliber – has become the best-selling, most accurate gas-based RDD projector ever built. 2018 earmarked the release of the X-Caliber 2nd generation supporting a hammer-forged 39” 304R stainless steel barrel. (1st Gen barrel length: 29”).
The G2 X-Caliber’s clean, unique design possesses a variety of features the industry had yet to experience.
- Located directly behind the urethane coated forearm is our rotating power control engineered to vary the muzzle velocity without taking your eye off the target.
- Constructed of machined aluminum and coated with a handsome, elements-resistant, satin finish, the G2 X-Caliber is the best and most versatile of Pneu-Dart’s rifled bore projectors.
- Protective gauge housing.
- Spring-loaded rotating butt plate for quick loading.
Benefits of the G2 X-Caliber:
- Reduced noise level (Virtually Silent at -7dB quieter than incumbent)
- 39” Barrel made of 304SS dichromate steel minimizing any bore residue
- 3 x 9 x 32mm scope
- RDD ranges are the greatest and the most accurate throughout the history of the company
- 0.5cc to 10cc RDDs
- O-rings are rated from -40 to 400º F
- Limited Lifetime warranty
- Does not require a FFL
G2 X-Caliber Upgrade Kits
- Supreme conversion kit: In 10 minutes you can improve the accuracy of your X-Caliber with reduced noise! Included with this upgrade is a rifled hammer-forged 39” 304 Stainless Steel barrel, external extension sleeve, plus an airline approved transport case equipped with customized foam inserts.
- Economy conversion kit: Our best-selling gauged Co2 projector, the X-Caliber, just got better. Convert to the new G2 X-Caliber 39 barrel and receive increased accuracy while decreasing the noise level by 7%! Our hammer-forged 304 stainless-steel barrel upgrade kit features 1-39” G2 X-Caliber barrel, 1-barrel sleeve and step-by-step instructions.
Cleaning Instructions
G2 X-Caliber Power Control Chart (PDF)
X-2 - Pistol
Pneu-Dart is pleased to announce the most innovative and practical gasbased short range projector—the X-2. Constructed of durable 6061 machined aluminum and coated with a sharp, elements-resistant anodized finish, the X-2 is the finest and most versatile short range projector ever built.
Made in America, the X-2’s sleek design possesses a variety of features, including a rotating rear barrel port engineered for quick and efficient RDD loading.
Additional enhanced features:
- Protective gauge housing
- Rotating rear barrel port for quick loading
- Fingertip muzzle velocity control
- Rifled 14 inch fluted stainless steel barrel
- 12 gram CO2 air source (6 shots/cylinder)
- Virtually silent dart propulsion
- Does NOT require federal firearm license
- Optional 11 mm smooth bore barrel sleeve
- Limited lifetime warranty
Benefits of the X-2:
- Quiet (virtually silent)
- 0.5 cc - 3 cc Type P or U RDD
- Most affordable on a per shot basis
- Barrels are anodized with dichromate seal minimizing any bore residue
- O-rings are rated from -40 to 400º F
Cartridged Fired Projectors
The Model 389 and Model 196 is an extremely rugged cartridge-fired projectors that are functional and simple. The hinged, breach loading barrel, supports any size RDD and is equipped with our revolutionary Airflow Control Ports. The power control is on the rear of the gas block for convenience and will provide many years of service.
Model 389
The Model 389 is the latest and most advanced cartridge-fired projector of the modern day era. Although unique, the Model 389 is a collaborative design based on its predecessor’s best attributes. The Model 389 has proven to be the most versatile, accurate, and consistent cartridge-fired projector ever made. The hinged, breach loading RDD barrel supports any size RDD and is equipped with our revolutionary Airflow Control Ports. Our ACP technology aligns with the exiting gas at the muzzle, thereby virtually eliminating “tail-kick” of the RDD. The five position power control has been moved closer to the shooter ensuring silent, quick, and safe power adjustment for any shot distance.
Model 389 specifications:
- 389 stock and action - Savage Mark II FV, 22LR .22 caliber 5 shot clip (Model 389 ships with 3-9 × 32mm scope)
- RDD barrel - 13mm caliber 19" rifled barrel with Airflow Control Ports
- RDD action - Break open breach loading
- Cartridges - Pneu-Dart 22 caliber blank power loads*
- Weight - 9 1/2 Ibs
- Power control - 5 position
- Range - 0 to 70 yards with 1 cc Type ‘C’ disposable RDDs
- Front and rear quick detachable sling swivels included
- Will deliver 0.5cc - 10cc RDDs
CAUTION: Do not use charges with wads or designed to use with starter pistols or nail guns! Our Pneu-Dart projectors are designed to use Pneu-Dart CCI charges. Recommended CCI charges are Brown (level 2), Green (level 3) and Yellow (level 4). THE USE OF NON-APPROVED PNEU-DART POWER CHARGES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PROJECTOR AND WILL AUTOMATICALLY VOID THE WARRANTY OF YOUR PROJECTOR.
The use of any RDD projector without the means of an adjustable power control can prove to be a detriment to the welfare of the animal. Please refer to the Power Control Chart for charge and power control setting recommendations.
Model 196
The Model 196 is an extremely rugged cartridge-fired projector that is functional and simple. The power control is on the rear of the gas block for convenience and will provide many years of service. Model 196EN compromises a uniform electroless nickel-plated finish mounted handsomely on a black composite stock.
Model 196 specifications:
- 196EN stock and action - Savage Mark II FV, 22LR .22 caliber 5 shot clip (ships with a1X x 30mm Scope)
- RDD barrel - 13mm caliber 19" rifled barrel with Airflow Control Ports
- RDD action - Break open, shotgun type
- Cartridges - Pneu-Dart 22 caliber blank power loads*
- Sights - Fiber optic rear and front sight
- Weight - 6 1/2 Ibs
- Power control - 5 position
- Range - 0 to 70 yards with 1 cc Type ‘C’ disposable RDDs
- Front and rear quick detachable sling swivels included
- Delivers 0.5cc - 10cc RDDs
CAUTION: Do not use charges with wads or designed to use with starter pistols or nail guns! Our Pneu-Dart projectors are designed to use Pneu-Dart CCI charges. Recommended CCI charges are Brown (level 2), Green (level 3) and Yellow (level 4). THE USE OF NON-APPROVED PNEU-DART POWER CHARGES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PROJECTOR AND WILL AUTOMATICALLY VOID THE WARRANTY OF YOUR PROJECTOR.
The use of any RDD projector without the means of an adjustable power control can prove to be a detriment to the welfare of the animal. Please refer to the Power Control Chart for charge and power control setting recommendations.
Air Projectors
The Model 178BS, is a synthetic stock breech loading Air projector recommended for short to medium range environments. Our economical Blo-Jector device can be accurate from 1 to 30 feet and is very simple to use. Pneu-Dart Air projectors are designed for the person who has limited or occasional use for an immobilizing projector.
Model 178BS
The Model 178BS, a synthetic stock breech loading projector, is an air rifle designed for the person who has limited or occasional needs. Its design is simple yet effective. Priced equal to the incumbent model 178B the black synthetic stock 178BS supports a number of new enhancements.
Model 178BS specifications:
- Stock and Action - Black Synthetic Crossman
- Sleek weather resistant stock design
- Elevated cheek rest for quick reticle reference
- Enlarged forearm to reduce pumping effort
- Overall Length - 41"
- RDD Barrel - 13mm caliber Smooth Bore
- Sights - Open
- Weight - 7 lbs
- Range - 2 feet to 40 yards with 1 cc Type ‘P’ disposable RDDs controlled by number of strokes when pumping air into projector and knurled power control knob on valve on bolt.
- Minimum 1 pump; Maximum 10 pumps
- Delivers 0.5cc - 10cc RDDs
Blo-Jector Kit
With Type ‘P’ RDD’s, our economical Blo-Jector can be effective from 1 to 30 ft. and is very simple to use. It is an ideal tool for the person with occasional, close-range delivery needs, such as animal shelters, zoo’s and penned animals in general.
With proper medication, animals from the size of monkeys to cattle can be successfully immobilized. With a hearty puff and a little practice you can be amazingly accurate.
Blo-Jector is a 13mm caliber made with anodized aluminum and equipped with a replaceable rubber mouthpiece.
Recommendation: Although we only recommend 1/2 cc - 1 1/2 cc RDDs, at close range some of our more windy customers are successful with our larger RDDs.
Blo-Jector kit contents:
- Two-28" tubes
- Six -Type ‘P’ 1 cc RDDs with assorted needle lengths
- One -1 cc hypodermic fill syringe with three 19-gauge fill needles
- Three-1 cc practice RDDs
- Soft nylon carrying case