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9 Best Benjamin Air Rifles Reviews of 2020 – (Buyer’s Guide and Comparison)

May 7, 2019 by Rick

Acquired by Crosman in 1992, Benjamin air rifles have been around since 1882 when Walter A Benjamin of St Louis Missouri launched it. He subsequently started the Benjamin Air Rifle Company in 1902. From the start, the company produced air rifles that were intended for use by adults. Today this all American company continues to make top quality, high-powered air rifles.

Benjamin Air Rifle Reviews

Best Benjamin Air Rifles
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Crosman Benjamin Trail NP XL 1500 Nitro Piston

.22 Caliber

Velocity: 1100.00 ft/sec

Warranty: One year limited warranty

Nitro Piston, Thumbhole Stock, Shrouded

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Benjamin Marauder Wood Stock Air Rifle

.177 Caliber Pellet Rifle/Upto 1100 FPS

Precharged Pneumatic Power Plant

Rebalanaced Wood Stock

Rifled and Shrouded Barrel

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Benjamin BPBD3S Bulldog .357 PCP

.357 Caliber

10 shots per fill. Rubber recoil pad

Max velocity: 910 fps

Big game power

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Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle

.177 Caliber Pellet Rifle/Upto 1400 FPS

Nitro Piston 2 Break Barrel

Synthetic Stock and 3-9x32 Riflescope

All-new enhanced 2-stage trigger

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Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle

Air gun used for target Shooting

Great and easy to Use. FPE : 26

.22 Caliber Pellet Rifle/Upto 1200 FPS

Nitro Piston 2 Break Barrel

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Crosman Benjamin Trail NP XL 1500 .22 Caliber Nitro Piston

Crosman Benjamin Trail NP XL 1500 .177 Caliber Nitro Piston [Benjamin Air Rifles]
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Crosman Benjamin Trail NP XL 1500 Nitro Piston

.22 Caliber

Velocity: 1100.00 ft/sec

Warranty: One year limited warranty

Nitro Piston, Thumbhole Stock, Shrouded

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Air Rifle with Hardwood Stock Includes 3-9 X 40mm Scope Powered by Nitro piston, this pistol produces seventy percent less noise than other break barrel pistols, and it is much smoother when cocked or shot. The recoil is much lighter making for greater accuracy. Because this gun is powered by gas, it can be left cocked with no concern about spring fatigue.

The thumbhole stock is made from hardwood, which gives the rifle a warm classic look. The ambidextrous stock has dual cheek pads and textured grip and forearm and a ventilated rubber recoil pad. Sling swivel studs are mounted onto the stock. This .177 caliber break barrel rifle reaches a velocity of up to 1500 feet per second. The kit includes a 3.9x40mm Centre Point scope with objective and range estimating reticule. This heavy rifle is very accurate. It comes with a one-year limited warranty. It is not a toy and is intended for use by adults.

Benjamin Marauder Wood Stock Air Rifle

Benjamin Marauder Wood Stock Air Rifle [Benjamin Air Rifles]
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Benjamin Marauder Wood Stock Air Rifle

.177 Caliber Pellet Rifle/Upto 1100 FPS

Precharged Pneumatic Power Plant

Rebalanaced Wood Stock

Rifled and Shrouded Barrel

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This .177 caliber air rifle with a pre charged pneumatic power plant is great for small to medium game hunting. The rifled and shrouded barrel will provide quiet accuracy. You can expect velocities of 1100 feet per second.

Recent improvements to this rifle have resulted in a thirty percent increase in shot count. The rifle will deliver up to thirty-two consistent shots before you have to refill the reservoir with compressed air. Refilling the reservoir is quick and easy as the rifle has a built in pressure gauge and quick-disconnect Foster fittings.

It has a two stage adjustable trigger, which is match grade, ensuring that each shot is smooth and steady. The trigger has been moved back and the stock redesigned for greater comfort. The breech design has been simplified allowing a more solid platform for larger riflescopes and simplifying the assembly and service of the rifle. The rifle has a ten shot auto-indexing magazine, allowing for fast follow up shots.

The adjustable hardwood wood stock with an ambidextrous raised comb and adjustable cheek-pieces has been rebalanced for a better hunting experience. This is a heavy rifle, which may need a sling. The rifle has sling mounts and a dovetail-mounting rail. The barrel is choked and has an internal shroud. The result is the quietest and most accurate rifle in this class. A factory-installed designer reduces perceived noise by changing the tone. This impressive and substantial gun comes with one-year limited warranty.

Benjamin BPBD3S Bulldog .357 PCP Hunting Rifle, Black

Benjamin BPBD3S Bulldog .357 PCP Hunting Rifle, Black [Benjamin Air Rifles]
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Benjamin BPBD3S Bulldog .357 PCP

.357 Caliber

10 shots per fill. Rubber recoil pad

Max velocity: 910 fps

Big game power

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This air rifle is very different to the traditional air rifle. A .357 automatic hunting rifle with five round repeater, it is capable of shooting down large game. Yet it is compact and light. The bull pup configuration has resulted in a rifle that is thirty percent shorter than your average rifle making it easy to carry around.

It has a two stage non-adjustable trigger with manual safety. The ambidextrous stock is molded from the all-weather synthetic material and has a rubber recoil pad. With five- round indexing rotary clip, the gun is capable of ten shots per fill. The twenty-eight-inch rifled barrel allows for an accurate shot at big game. You can expect velocities of one thousand feet per second. This air rifle boasts the patented baffle less Sound Trap shroud, ensuring that this air rifle is surprisingly quiet.

The side lever bolt can be reversed for left handed users. This rifle is quiet and accurate, but being an automatic, it uses quite a lot of air, so filling it with a hand pump may be exhausting. You may want to invest in a scuba tank or compressor. The kit includes a cleaning tool, six Nosler extreme bullets and lubricant, and twenty-six inches of picatinny rail. This rifle is intended for use by adults. It has a one-year limited warranty.

Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle with Scope .177

Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle with Scope .177 [Benjamin Air Rifles]
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Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle

.177 Caliber Pellet Rifle/Upto 1400 FPS

Nitro Piston 2 Break Barrel

Synthetic Stock and 3-9x32 Riflescope

All-new enhanced 2-stage trigger

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Introducing the new and enhanced Nitro Piston 2 break barrel airgun! This rifle sports the new and enhanced gas piston along with several other improvements. Upgrades to the Nitro piston include a ten-pound reduction in cocking effort. The gun is fifteen percent faster and the shooting range has been doubled.

As with all guns powered by a Nitro piston, cocking and shooting are a lot smoother than coiled spring air guns. There is no need to worry about spring fatigue so the rifle can be left cocked. Performance of the Nitro piston is not affected by weather conditions, and it can be expected to outlast a spring coil rifle. This .177 air rifle has a maximum velocity of 1400 feet per second.

The Benjamin trail also boasts the enhanced two-stage trigger adjustable for taking up CBT clean break trigger. This trigger breaks cleanly from the first shot. The trigger pull is much easier and lighter than you would expect. It has a manual safety.

The barrel of the gun is rifled steel for greater accuracy. It comes with a Picatinny optics rail. The ambidextrous, black, synthetic, thumbhole stock and the recoil pad are comfortable and good for all weather conditions. The integral sound suppression system has been improved, and thus rifle is really quiet. A riflescope is included in the package.

Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle with Scope .22

Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle with Scope .22 [Benjamin Air Rifles]
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Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle

Air gun used for target Shooting

Great and easy to Use. FPE : 26

.22 Caliber Pellet Rifle/Upto 1200 FPS

Nitro Piston 2 Break Barrel

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You can expect velocities of 1200 feet per second from this .22 caliber rifle. This Nitro piston 2 break barrel rifle has a camouflage synthetic stock good for outdoor use in all weather conditions. The thumbhole stock is easier to hold and aim. The rifle does not have a built in front and rear sight but you are provided with a 3.9x32mm riflescope. The enhanced two-stage trigger is much lighter than previous versions as it boasts a CBT Clean Break Trigger.

The precision rifled steel barrel ensures accuracy. The integrated noise suppression supplied by the shrouded barrel reduces shot noise substantially. This rifle is great for target shooting, pest control or small game hunting. The improved Nitro Piston 2 ensures that this rifle shoots fifteen percent faster than the previous version and the effective range has been doubled. The Nitro Piston 2 still offers the smoother shot and lighter recoil and has reduced the required cocking power by ten pounds. The use of this rifle should be restricted to adults.

Benjamin 392 Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Rifle (.22)

Benjamin 392 Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Rifle (.22) [Benjamin Air Rifles]
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Benjamin 392 Air Rifle

.22 Caliber

Rifled brass barrel and fully adjustable sights

Shoots up to 685 FPS / 14.9 FPE

Single shot bolt action powered by variable pump

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The Benjamin 392 has a Monte Carlo stock in American hardwood. The beautiful wooden stock lends the rifle a classic look and is carved to fit face and eye. The rifled brass barrel ensures precision shooting. It sports a fixed front sight and a rear sight that is adjustable for windage and for elevation. This is a variable pump rifle that can reach a velocity of 685 feet per second, the velocity variable dependent on the number of strokes. It has cross bolt safety. This single shot bolt-action rifle .22 is good for target practice and for pest control. It is powerful and precise, and it is backed by one-year limited warranty.

Benjamin Prowler Nitro Piston Air Rifle, 0.177-Calibre

Benjamin Prowler Nitro Piston Air Rifle, 0.177-Calibre [Benjamin Air Rifles]
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Benjamin Prowler Nitro Piston Air Rifle

0.177-Calibre

Nitro Piston Break Barrel

Apart of the Crosman line

Air gun used for target Shooting

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The hero of this product is the Nitro piston. Instead of a spring coil piston, this rifle uses compressed nitrogen to propel the pellet down the barrel. Gas powered guns are lighter than coiled spring rifles. They also have lighter recoil. Less recoil means that you have a better chance at an accurate shot.

The nitro piston is seventy percent quieter than an equivalent spring coil rifle, and it is 55% faster. It is an all weather system, as cold weather has no effect on its performance. No need to worry about spring fatigue so the gun can be left cocked for hours. Because there is no spring torque, the rifle is much easier to cock. You can also expect this gun to last longer than a coiled spring rifle.

This air rifle is great for target shooting, pest control, and small game hunting. The ambidextrous, synthetic stock is lightweight and can be used in all weather conditions. It has a rifled steel barrel and a 4x32mm riflescope for precision shooting. It is equipped with two stage adjustable trigger and manual safety. This product is backed by a thirty-day warranty.

Benjamin Titan GP Nitro Piston Air Rifle

Benjamin Titan GP Nitro Piston Air Rifle [Benjamin Air Rifles]
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Benjamin BW1K77NP Titan NP Air Rifle

.177-Caliber

Two-stage, adjustable trigger

Ventilated, rubber recoil pad

4x32 Scope

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This break barrel, gas piston air rifle has an ambidextrous and ergonomic thumbhole stock in a lovely wood finish. The stock is equipped with twin raised cheek pads for easy alignment and a muzzle brake for additional leverage. The trigger is two stage and adjustable.

The rifle has a 11mm scope dovetail with no open sights and it comes with 4x32mm Centre Point riflescope. Because the rifle is equipped with a Nitro Piston, it is seventy percent quieter than equivalent break barrel rifles, the vibration is reduced and the recoil is lighter making it more precise. Cocking and shooting are smoother, and it functions well in all weather conditions. This rifle can be left cocked for hours, as there is no spring to worry about. It is a solid rifle at a good price, with one-year limited warranty.

Benjamin 397 Air Rifle (.177)

Benjamin 397 Air Rifle (.177) [Benjamin Air Rifles]
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Benjamin 397 Air Rifle

.177 Caliber

Up to 800 feet per second (FPS)

Pump power source

5.5 lbs

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Using .177 pellets this air rifle reaches a velocity 800 feet per second. It is a variable pump rifle, so the velocity is variable depending on how often you pump the rifle. The classic wooden stock is carved to support arm and cheek and is sleek and well made. It has a raised cheek piece. The rifled barrel is made from brass with a black finish. It has a two stage adjustable trigger. This single bolt-action rifle is accurate delivering a half-inch group at 33 feet. This accurate and durable rifle comes with one-year limited warranty.

Benjamin Trail NP XL Comparison Chart

RifleCaliberWeightColorRating
Benjamin Trail NP XL.177N/ABlack and Brown8
Benjamin Marauder.177N/ABlack9
Benjamin Bulldog BPBD3S.35711.35 PoundsBlack9
Benjamin Trail Nitro.177N/ABlack7
Benjamin Trail Nitro0.229.50 PoundsBlack7
Benjamin 392.226.25 PoundsBlack and Brown8
Benjamin Prowler Nitro0.1778.65 PoundsBlack8
Benjamin BW1K77NP.1778.65 PoundsBlack and Brown8
Benjamin 397.1776.35 PoundsBlack and Brown8

Conclusion

The Benjamin range of air rifles has a product for to suit the needs of every adult, whether, for target shooting, pest control, varmint or even big game shooting, there should be an air rifle with the right set of features to fit your personal requirements. These high-quality products boast the latest in air rifle technologies.

Contents

  • 1 Benjamin Air Rifle Reviews
    • 1.1 Crosman Benjamin Trail NP XL 1500 .22 Caliber Nitro Piston
    • 1.2 Benjamin Marauder Wood Stock Air Rifle
    • 1.3 Benjamin BPBD3S Bulldog .357 PCP Hunting Rifle, Black
    • 1.4 Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle with Scope .177
    • 1.5 Benjamin Trail Nitro Piston 2 Air Rifle with Scope .22
    • 1.6 Benjamin 392 Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Rifle (.22)
    • 1.7 Benjamin Prowler Nitro Piston Air Rifle, 0.177-Calibre
    • 1.8 Benjamin Titan GP Nitro Piston Air Rifle
    • 1.9 Benjamin 397 Air Rifle (.177)
  • 2 Benjamin Trail NP XL Comparison Chart
  • 3 Conclusion

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