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Which is Best? Our Benjamin Trail NP, XL & NP2 Review

Rick Butcher — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 03:15:35 +0000

The Benjamin Trail NP (“Nitro Piston”) series by Crosman has enjoyed great popularity, and includes some of the most well-loved gas-piston air rifles available. Nevertheless, each of the current three versions of the Benjamin Trail, the original NP, the NP XL, and brand new NP2, are quite different, and each has its own distinct advantages […]

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Crosman Nitro Venom – Deal or Dud?

Rick Butcher — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:12:44 +0000

The Crosman Nitro Venom air rifle is a gas-piston breakbarrel that comes in an especially affordable combo that puts it in direct competition with other value-oriented gas rams, such as the Benjamin Titan. But how does the Nitro Venom perform? And what are the big tradeoffs lurking behind all of this apparent value, if any? […]

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Maximum Value PCP Rifle – Benjamin Marauder

Rick Butcher — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:18:25 +0000

No, it’s not cheap, but for the money we have to say that the Benjamin Marauder fairly easily wins the top value spot among the PCP crowd for us. Indeed, what you get for your money in the Marauder (or “Mrod” as it’s affectionately referred to by forum junkies) is not just a capable rifle, […]

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Benjamin Titan Nitro Piston – A Good Deal!

Rick Butcher — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:45:37 +0000

If you are looking for a quiet, powerful and accurate gas/nitro-piston air rifle that is suitable for hunting, plinking and eliminating pests around the home, one model to strongly consider is the Benjamin Titan. This air rifle not only brings all of the benefits you’d expect from a “gas-ram,” but is currently available for roughly […]

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Crosman Optimus .22 – Extreme Value Pick

Rick Butcher — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:23:53 +0000

There are many air rifles that provide great value for their respective price point, but what we wanted was a model that provides rare, unusual…no – truly extreme value relative to the field. To clear this high bar, the rifle had to be exceptionally affordable, yet still provide good power, accuracy and a build that […]

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Benjamin Discovery .22 Review

Rick Butcher — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:31:39 +0000

The Benjamin Discovery .22 caliber air rifle has set a new bar in the industry, and may well be the hottest, affordable PCP air rifle on the market right now in terms of combining great long-range power, accuracy and unusual value. This PCP air rifle will be probably be the one to convert many die-hard […]

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Benjamin 392 Bolt Action Variable Pump Review

Rick Butcher — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:59:48 +0000

While many feared that Crosman’s acquisition of Benjamin would affect the quality of this model, we are happy to say that the Benjamin 392 Bolt Action Variable Pump Air Rifle still lives up to its reputation as a timeless and rugged American-made pump-action rifle that is on par with some of the best rifles out […]

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Crosman Optimus .177 Review

Rick Butcher — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 08:17:53 +0000

For a screaming good deal on a powerful .177 caliber air rifle that’s selling for a tad over 100 bucks, there’s hardly a better deal going right now than the Crosman Optimus .177 Caliber/1200 FPS Break Barrel Pellet Air Rifle in hardwood stock. But let’s take a closer look at what this rifle brings to […]

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