Benjamin Trail NP Hardwood .22 Cal Air Rifle With Scope
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Suggested Use: Small Game Hunting / Target Shooting
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Benjamin Trail NP Hardwood- .22 Cal- 950 FPS
This Trail NP rifle features a hardwood stock. This rugged breakbarrel boasts an impressive 23 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, providing for 16% more downrange energy than .177 caliber and a velocity up to 950 fps. Independent research by Intertek found that Nitro Piston technology reduces noise by 70% during the shot cycle comparted with traditional steel spring break-barrels!
With Nitro Piston Technology
70% Less Noise then the competitor’s “quiet” break barrel
Gas Piston Technology uses Nitrogen as the power source, instead of a steel
Spring
Dramatically reduces felt recoil by eliminating the "double hit" and
"spring torque" of a steel spring
Quicker lock time leads to increased accuracy
Hardwood Ambidextrous Stock w/Thumbhole Grip
Integral Rail Mounting System – make mounting optics quick and easy
Sling Mount and Swivel Studs Included
Includes CenterPoint 3-9x40mm with adjustable objective and Mil-Dot
reticle
Specifications:
- Model Number- BT9M22WNP
- Power Source- Nitro Piston
- Caliber-.22 Caliber
- Velocity- up to 950 fps
- Weight (oz)- 8lbs.
- Length (in)- 43 inches
- Barrel Material- Bull Barrel
Benefits of the Nitro Piston vs. Spring Piston:
- Smoother cocking
- Smoother shooting
- No spring torque
- No spring fatigue, even if you leave it cocked for hours
- Functions perfectly in cold weather
- Lasts longer than a metal spring
| manufacturer | Benjamin |
|---|---|
| caliber | .22 |
| velocity | 950 |
| airgun mechanism | Nitro Piston |
| ammo type | Pellet |
| magazine capacity | 1 |
| airgun use | Small Game Hunting / Target Shooting |
| airgun rail | Weaver Mount |
| overall length | 43 |
| barrel style | Rifled- Break Barrel |
| fire mode | Single Shot |
| gun weight | 6.65 |
| blowback | no |
| loudness | Low Medium |
| optics | Variable / 1 inch Tube |
| product condition | New |
| warranty | 1 Year Limited |
Overall Rating for Benjamin Trail NP Hardwood .22 Cal Air Rifle With Scope
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Site in at 3P Match
By Rick from West Kingston, RI on November 23, 2011
I brought the Trail NP to a double indoor match to site it in. After several barrel warming shots I was in the 8 ring on a Int target. My spotter called good enough - but I tweaked it a couple of clicks rt and up and fired several 10s. The equivilant of the dot in the "i" at 33' The whole team had a go at the gun and we were hitting regular 9s (about the size of a .22) off hand. The trigger was not to the standard of our match rifles but sufficient for this gun. Several on the team now have Trail NPs on their Christmas list.Pros:
Comfortable stock - bith rt & left handed tam members had no beef.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Gun,Great FUN!
By Jeff from Bartlett TN on November 14, 2011
This was my first Nitro Piston air rifle. WOW what a fun gun! After cleaning and polishing the bore (a must), I was able to start grouping shots pretty much right off the bat. Now after a couple of tins of pellets, it’s a real nail driver. Plinking 1” targets at 30 yards isn’t a problem. Neither are squirrels. I have now struck fear into the hearts of every tree rat in my neighborhood. The .22 gives me the plenty “whack” power I need to eliminate any annoying pests. I love the integrated sling that’s included. It helps to steady the offhand shots. The quietness of the nitro piston also keeps down on complaints by nosey neighbors. All in all I am very satisfied with my purchase.Pros:
I love the integrated sling, and the quietness of the rifle.Cons:
You MUST CLEAN THE BORE right out of the box. Otherwise you will have accuracy problems that may take hundreds of shots to finally get the rifle to settle down.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Benjamin Trail NP is a very nice air rifle
By Mark from Pasco county Florida on May 1, 2012
I just received this 22 cal version from Airgun Depot. I had no issues at all with the ordering and delivery. The gun is a very well made air gun. Right out of the box it was clear that it was well made. Mounting the scope was easy, and the scope is a very nice scope. The scope is as good as it gets for almost any rifle needs. The gun was pretty accurate right off the bat. After I sighted the scope at 50 feet, the gun would shoot groupings within about a silver dollar anywhere from 50 feet to 150 feet out. The trigger pull was a little too long for my comfort though. After I adjusted the trigger pull with the set screw, the gun immediately started grouping shots within about a half dollar size group out to 150 feet. Just as advertised, after about 150 rounds through the gun, it really started to settle in. The gun was pretty loud at first. After about a hundred rounds it was definitely quieter. Now, it is really nice and quiet. The gun is shooting tight quarter dollar size groupings out to 150 feet. This is still an air gun though. I know that the occasional flier is my pulling the shot off the mark. It does not shoot like a rim fire or a center fire gun. There is a lot going on when you trigger an air gun. I have tried JSB pellets in 18.13 and 14.35 gr, and RWS in 14.5 gr. There is not a lot of difference between them. However, with this particular gun the RWS 14.5 gr seems to be more accurate. I don't see any noticable difference in accuracy between the 18 and the 14 gr pellets. This gun definitely has knock down power with the 14 gr pellet. The rodent population has definitely been on notice. All in all this is a very good gun. Not too heavy, not too long, just right. I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to any one.Pros:
Well made. Great scope. Really good knock down power.Cons:
Trigger pull is too long and breaks too much in the second stage. The screw adjustment helps, but more adjustment would be better.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Benjamin NP Hardwood
By dave from beloit, KS on January 31, 2012
Could not be happier with this gun.except for trigger,which I knew going in was a complaint in almost all reviews.AGD rocks,ships fast!!CDT trigger on the way now. But I like to tinker,anyhow.Pros:
everything but triggerCons:
trigger sucks.creepy,long,unpredictable break.I would recommend this item to a friend.
benjamin trail np
By arturo from Calexico, CA on January 11, 2012
this is an awesome rifle. it has very good accurancy and besides its a very good design. the color is very solid it has a good scope and its pretty cool. its actually cheap considering what this gun offers you.Pros:
everythingCons:
nothingI would recommend this item to a friend.
Benjamin Trail Hardwood .22 Cal
By Mike Harman from Torrence, California on January 8, 2012
The Benjaman Trail nitro piston .22 cal took 7 working days to arrive. After opening the box first impressions was that this is a nice rifle. The stock was a little darker than I expected and the steel looked nicely finished.The first thing I did was break the barrel to cock the gun and saw shreds of the breech seal hanging off the seal. Also the machine finish on the breech face was terrible (I am a machinist in the areo space industry for 25 plus years.) After removing the seal and deburring the counter bore I replaced the seal and loaded a pellet. The trigger SUCKED. The long gritty pull made me miss the trap! Twenty five shots later I was so disgusted with the trigger that I had to make a decision, either send the gun back or fix the trigger (voiding the warranty). After taking the trigger assambly apart what I found was that (in my opinion) the trigger parts were sent out to heat treat without being deburred. There were hardend jagged edges all over the sear and mating parts making the the pull way to long and many false second stages. I cleaned up the burrs and reassambled the trigger. (the parts were almost as hard as the file) Now the adjustment screw actually did something.
Back to shooting. But can't hit sh*t. The wind age is good but the elevation changes with every shot. What I found was that the barrel lock up detente was not square to the (5mm) dowel pin that was supposed to activate it. I used vise grips to rotate it (the latch not the dowel pin) ccw about 2 degrees. Now the back side of the latch hits the dowel pin flush, locks up good but now had too many shims under the breech seal. There were five shims under the seal. I removed two of them and stoned the mating faces of the breach. The surface finish was crap.
Now it shoots very accurate, bout the size of a nickel at 55 feet. Five shot groups. This is the longest I can shoot at the house. After about 600 rounds the shroud around the barrel is starting to rotate. Don't know why but I an sure it has something to do with the crappy machine work on the breech block.
(I believe)/ (I Wish I would have known) that the Remington NPSS was made in the states! It would have been worth the extra $ to start there.
Pros:
What i liked about the Benjamin trail. Nitro piston is very smooth. Weaver rail and scope mounts are the best. No scope movement at all! Sling is great. Thumbs up on the scope very nice piece. Gun is Quiet.Cons:
What i did not like about the Benjamin trail. Attention to the most important thing about a break barrel gun. Repeatability on the barrel lock up! Chinese are not machinists.Nice gun for the price
By Will from West Chester, PA on January 5, 2012
Nice looking gun that is fairly quiet. Like the scope mounts and shoulder strap, too.Pros:
Quiet, accurate, nice looking gunNice scope mount
Can leave it cocked for extended period of time
Cons:
Wish it was a bit smaller and lighterI would recommend this item to a friend.
benjamin trail np .22
By gary from hawaii from hilo, hawaii on January 2, 2012
easy cocking , scope got adjuted no problems bulls eye, quite nitrogen pistonPros:
nitro piston easy cocking, quieteCons:
trigger hard will try adjustingI would recommend this item to a friend.
First Nice Air Gun
By Dave from Kansas City Missouri on December 27, 2011
I got this gun for Christmas and am very happy with it. I have had cheaper guns in the past but this one blows them away. The scope is great. It is easy to load. The stock is comfortable. it has a great heavy, quality feel to it. We got it zero'd in at 25 yards with less than 25 shots. IT IS SOOOOO QUIET! My father in law has a .177 and this one is so much quieter. Air Gun Depot does a great job. The price is great and they shipped to us very quickly. Very pleased with this company and will order from them again.
Pros:
Very QuietVery powerful
Great scope
Very smooth trigger pull
Great power
Very accurate
Cons:
Trigger pull is very long but can be adjusted easilyI would recommend this item to a friend.
I Love It
By Mudminnow from Summerville, SC on December 26, 2011
Bryan from Iowa gave this a poor score because he thinks it an inaccurate gun. Bryan you can't shoot a spring/nitro gun the same way you do others because of the forward and backward recoil. Try cleaning the bore first and foremost. This is not a beginner gun, it requires a certain stance, (The artillery stance) to be accurate. Open you grip and hold it loosely as if you were resting the gun on a rail. Whatever you do, do not squeeze or tense when you pull the trigger. It will require some time to get used to, but when you do you will love this gun.Pros:
The power and accuracy. The fact that you can leave it cocked for hours without damaging it. Quieter than springs and some other nitros.Cons:
No iron sites.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Benjamin Trail Hardwood NP .22
By Glenn from Central Texas on December 3, 2011
First off is kudos to the airgun factory in getting this to me in such a timely manner. First thing I did after recieving this weapon was to mount the scope. Once I got the eye relief set, I removed, used blue locktite, reinstalled and tightened every screw I could find. I went as far as letting the locktite to set up over night before shooting for the first time. Next day I set up a target at 20 yards and started the sight in process. First shot was low and left and the gun was what I considered to be very loud. It sounded more like a .22 than a pellet rifle. The trigger has a very long pull to it but when it breaks, it is smooth and has no slop in it at all. Second shot almost touched the first and the rifle was much quieter. After attaining zero, five shots later grouping CTC measured 7/16ths of an inch. From what I have read here on the reviews, if this thing shoots this well after 10 rounds, I am more than proud to say " I bought a Benjamin."!!!Pros:
Rifle performs as promised. Liked the fact it came with a nice sling. Very accurate and easy to cock. Scope is easy to dial in. Looking forward to taking some game with it.Cons:
Trigger has a long but smooth pull. Not a deal breaker. This is a pellet rifle, not a bench rest rifle.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Not working out
By Ryan from Iowa on November 25, 2011
My initial impression was that this is a really nice gun/scope package at an affordable price. I can't hit anything with it though. Best I can do is nickel size groups at 20 feet. Opens up to 6" plus at 25 yards. I've put several hundred Crosman pellets through it and tried several different holds including the "artillery" hold. Scope mounts loosened at first, but now they are staying tight. Cleaned the barrel and shot another fifty rounds tonight with same results. Always wanted a break barrel rifle. This is the first time I have owned or shot one. It will be the last time! Too bad if I got a lemon or a bad scope. Pros:
Wood thumbhole stockScope and mounts
All metal barrel
Sling
Smooth action
Cons:
Poor accuracy makes it unuseable for huntingLong trigger travel
Made in China
Merchant Response:
Sorry to hear about the issues. Its seems to be performing under the normal results for that gun as we have received fairly positive feedback otherwise. If you are interested in an exchange, let us know.Powerful gun!
By samuel from marlborugh, MA on November 24, 2011
Kills ground hogs in my garden day and night. Good scope, Let those vermine have it! Pros:
Power!Cons:
Nothing.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Best budget buy!!
By mrkaether from Wisconsin on November 12, 2011
Gun: Solid, fits well,feels well. Trigger: Upgrade to GRTIII(a must)
Optics: The rifle shoots well with CenterPoint...
Scope is OK, shooters usually have a personal brand preference .
Noise: Impressively very quiet!!, compared to other pellet rifles I've shot.
Pros:
Pros: After researching affordable .22 break barrels the BenjaminNP is the way to go. After trigger upgrade gun shoots awesome! Rifle easily holds "dime-group/gopher kill" at range...Cons:
Cons: Stock trigger, ok for hunting not for target or consistent groups.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Benjamin Trail NP Hardwood
By Ernest from New Haven, CT on November 12, 2011
Purchased to eliminate squirrel problems. Once the sights were zeroed in, the rifle was deadly accurate.Pros:
The rifle delivers on its small game potential. The scope works well for taking out small targets at a distance.Cons:
Overall quality lower than expected.I would recommend this item to a friend.
Benjamin Trail NP
By Terry on May 10, 2011
I really like the rifle and it met my expectations. Like many of the reviewers have said, the rifle is loud at first but really quietens down after about 100 rounds. My only disappointment is the scope. I found it hard to sight in. After I finally got it sighted in I'm constantly having to readjust. Overall I'm very satisfied.Needs a real trigger
By Stephen on March 24, 2011
Great airgun does what they say, but has the worst trigger I have ever used.ben trail np .22
By william on January 27, 2011
This is a great and powerful rifle to shoot in your yard because it has a built in shrouded barrel with nitro piston as the power source, making it the quietest rifle in one of 25 rifles I have in my collection. The power is in par with my rws 48, but much quieter even comparing to the Gamo silent cat that I also have. The Ben Trail NP .22 is about twice the power as compared to the Silent Cat. This a great rifle. Just make sure you have a heavy duty... pellet trap or a normal bullet trap for real fire arms because this rifle can really penetrates. Very low recoil... Great rifle..benjamintrail np .22
By amy johnson on January 13, 2011
this is a pretty air gun.the scope is high caliber.the gun has too much vibration too hold steady for any shots past 11 yards.my opinion is buy a cheaper gun with less beautification and more accuracy.I'm not satisfied with a very short range of accuracy gun of any kind and yes I AM very dissatisfied.powerfull
By peter on December 9, 2010
I received this gun at the beginning of summer, and let me tell you it has not let up. Bought it with rws supermatch and crossman hollows. Its my first airgun and i feel i made a good choice. Makes half inch groups at 30 yards, when i really concentrate on a rest. Trigger feels fine, haven't adjusted it yet, im too used to the way it is, a little creep. The stock is excellent, reminds me of my family's collection of quality firearms. The scope is pretty decent, was able to sight it in in 10-15 shots. After 6+ months haven't tired of it and pick it up once every couple days. At the beginning i just couldn't put it down though! Have taken a few squirrels, few at 15 yards, one at 35 when i felt the shot was good. With headshots does the job instantly. Great power, enough to take rabbits for shure. When i use the hollows (of course they don't actually expand at 800fps) punches halfway through a 3 inch phonebook!! shoots through full cans of soup, both sides (great fun!). Would recommend this gun to anyone. The break is a little stiff at first but it breaks in after 100 or so. Still a hard pull compared to others i've shot. The nitro piston is great, little discernible recoil, really kicks a$$ without kicking back.. Great gun, if your on the fence, buy it, you wont regret it!!BENJAMIN TRAIL NP 22 CAL
By DAVID on October 18, 2010
This air rifle is the best one i have ever used.It is very accurate and fits your hands like a glove.The power is great too, you wont have any trouble with using it too hunt small game.The only draw back to the 22 cal. is the fact that most stores dont bother stocking this cal. so you have to order them if you want the special pellets which is why i would buy the 177 caliber next time.It would still be this same rifle though.Taz
By TAZ RUNNIN WILD on September 20, 2010
THIS NP IS STILL HOLDING STRONG. I'VE HAD IT FOR ABOUT 7 MO COUPLE MINOR ISSUES 2 SCREWS SHAKE LOOSE ONCE IN WHILE, YOU COULD PUT LOC ON IT. SCOPE CREEPED OFF, SHIMMY THE BACK MOUNT. TRIGGER IS STILL LITTLE LONG IT WORKS. GRAB A GRT-III ITS RECOMMENDED BY A LOT REVIEWERS. I FOUND THAT RSW H-POINTS & SUPERPOINTS ARE THE BEST YOUR GOING TO FIND. IM NAILING 2IN GROUPS FROM 33YDS & PUT IN THE SAME HOLE BULLEYE 15YDS. IHAVE TRYED MANY PELLETS GAMO BEN. JSB H&N PRIMERE NOTHING WILL COME PAIR. ALSO BOUGHT A UNIVERSAL BIPOD FITS WELL DOSNT MOVE. I HAVE SHOT AND KILLED SMALL GAME KNOCKS DOWN SQU, BIRDS, MUSKRAT 25YDS its powerfulTAZZY
By Taz on March 13, 2010
i forgot it has a 2 stage trigger adjustment it dose not mention. this thing has some power with no kick. at 40yds a soup can, a pellet tears right through it like nothing, did i say tears. i tried 4 diff. pellets polymag ok exact jumbo & express ok best is crossman primeir 14.3g as far as cleaning there's not a whole lot of barrel, dont buy the rod and patches. get some lead remover and cleaning pellets much easier. one more thing cheek rest works well. so good luck & practiceTaz in a tree
By Taz on March 12, 2010
well I think this is a great rifle for small game with in 40yds. still breaking it in with paper targets at about 50-60yds 3-4in groups. still lookin for a good pellet for mine, shot about 400rds. let me say this gun looks good, feels good! hard wood is nice i wanted that so i could wrap diff. camo foam around it. couple diff.looks is awsome or keep it classic. as for nitro piston 26-28lbs to break ez. really quiet no complaints yet. scope is really nice w/this kit, says 300yds best at 100 5 diff. moving parts really ez to get,3 zooms 2 windage. ventilated butt stock is ok, but not much recoil sooo. safety is ez. the mount rings is also nice. i got a free benjamin sling 20$ value i also mounted a 2in rail both sides for tact. look laser,torch and bipod. little heavier 10lbs. (tip: never dry fire, shoot a unloaded a break barrel) shoots through 1/2 in. ply wood ez . need a back stop for shooting this piece. i can hear the pellet hit around 200 300yds. best accuracy 15-20yds dime size groups. well practice alot be safe!TAZ RUNNIN WILD!!!!!!!!!
Benjamin Trail NP hardwood .22 cal.
By PaperPunch1 on November 30, -0001
Shot well and quiet right out of the box....with the exception being the trigger which I replaced with one from airgunsofarizona.com
Now it shoots very well, and I only clean it with DRY patches, 'cause it takes too long to regain accuracy after using any cleaners in the barrel.
I recommend the rifle.
PaperPunch1Benjamin Trail NP Hardwood .22 Cal Air Rifle With Scope
$219.99
By Benka László from Hungary on December 13, 2011
By Staff on December 29, 2011
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By Michael O' Callaghan from Cork,Ireland on January 5, 2012
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By hunter from wellsville pa on December 1, 2011
By Conor from Sunnyside, WA on February 3, 2012
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The XL series is longer, heavier and harder to shoot since the fps is up there.By Carter from Sunnyside, WA on February 11, 2012
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Yes, it weighs more, harder to shoot since the recoil is harder, but hits with a lot more punch.By Carter from Washington on February 15, 2012
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Yes, it is bigger, more powerful, harder to cock, and heavier.By nick from CA on April 7, 2012
By Gene from Chandler, AZ on April 12, 2012
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Well, I have the 950 fps version. Within 60 yards the Crossman Hollow points at 500 ct or the Benjamin Discovery Hollow points are a good choice. They are about 14.4 gr. and you can't beat the price. They seem to fly well and have good expansion. I have better accuracy with a heavier pellet like JSB Diablo 18.1 gr or even the Beeman Kodiack 21.14 grain.....they are really on the heavy side. Both fly well but the velocity is diminished. Regardless, they hit hard and do the job. Inertia makes up for the loss on FPS. I like round points over hollow points for hunting. For plinking, I shoot whatever is cheap, but I sight my rifles in with what I hunt with. I think the JSB Diablo 18.1 gr are a good choice for this gun.By Bill from Saint Charles, Illinois on April 12, 2012
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I have had my Benjamin Trail NP for a couple of months and intend to use it for squirrel shooting. I have been using Crosman Premier Hollow Point pellets and have been impressed with the accuracy. I can hit the center of a soda can consistently from 40 yards which is sufficient accuracy to solve my squirrel problem.By Kelly R. from Southern CA. on April 12, 2012
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The best ammo I have used for good grouping shots a 25 yards is JSB Diabolo Exact Jumbo Heavy 25 gr.For just pinking But still good grouping at 25 yards I use Crosman Premier Hollow Points.
Dont use light ammo under 14 gr. It just flys every were but were your amming.
Enjoy your new gun it is my favorited pellet gun.
By John Campbell from Avoca,PA on November 17, 2011
By mrkaether from Wisconsin on November 21, 2011
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With the Benjamin TrailNP having a central forward/back trigger safety and a ambidextrous stock(right-left same) this gun fits both right and left hand shooters very well. In comparison some other rifles may have right/left favored cheek rests,safeties and actions.By Ryan from Muscatine, IA on November 21, 2011
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The entire gun, including the raised cheek rest on the stock, is symmetrical and therefore ambidextrous.By Denver D. from Lebanon, TN on November 21, 2011
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I am right handed but have problems with my right eye. I found by shooting left handed it increasedmy score considerably. So I consider the weapon to be pretty much ambidextrous. I use it both ways.
By Tom Brandt from Stevens Point, Wi on December 3, 2011
By Conor from Sunnyside, WA on February 3, 2012
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I think it is adjustable, but not very much. It is very bad quality, creepy and somewhat hard.....By Carter from Washington on February 11, 2012
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Slow and hard. :)By randy from worthington mn on April 10, 2012
By Staff on April 13, 2012
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The Benjamin trail is a break barrel rifle so you simply pull the barrel down and that will cock the gun and provide all the firing power.By Doug Hill from Madison, Alabama on November 20, 2011
This one - Mod.#- BT9M22WNP
Wal-Mart - Mod.# BW8M22NP Does any-one know the difference? Is ther one?
By Staff on November 25, 2011
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This is the same gun they sell at WalMarthttp://www.airgundepot.com/refurbished-crosman-titan-gp-nitro.html
Check out all the positive reviews for this refurbished model. Great gun for the money. If you want to spend more for a nicer rifle the Trail NP is a great choice.
By mrkaether from Wisconsin on November 24, 2011
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Although the TitanGP looks like a TrailNP they are different.Cost: TitanGP=$150
TrailNP =$250
Why, The TitanGP has lower quality included scope and scope rail than TrailNP.
The TitanGP does not have full shrouded barrel(more flex) TrailNP full shroud(less flex).
The TitanGP is shorter in length than TrailNP
Overall the the TitanGP has some differences than TrailNP but its still a great Youth/smaller shooter rifle.
The TitanGP also makes for a great "1st rifle" for someone looking for a good shooter under $200
By Matthew from new jersey on December 8, 2011
By Douglas from Overland Park, KS on December 23, 2011
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I own both the N P Hardwood in 22 and the N P XL 1100. Both are excellent guns. The N P XL is over 9 lbs and one of the longest air rifles available. I hunt with my N P Hardwood and target shoot with the XL 1100. I am an experienced hunter, over 46 years, 6 feet 200 lbs. Both are equally accurate and well made. Also, the leverage needed to cock the XL is greater than the N P Hardwood. As you mention you don't want a huge gun, the XL is huge by pellet gun standards. It's as heavy as my heavy barrelled Weatherby Varmit Rifles. Doug VBy Jeremy from Baton Rouge , Louisiana on December 23, 2011
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Benjamin trail np .22 is everything you need, the xl is heavier and longer and since you arent tall that would be too much to carry. The np .22 is powerful and quiet.....best choice!By Dave from Madison Wi on December 24, 2011
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I really love this gun and it has plenty of power to take down most small game. I find it is very easy to carry around in the woods and pretty easy to cock once you get it broke in.By john from mich on December 24, 2011
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Have you held the benjamin trail np hardwood or benjamin trail np xl?So the weight of the gun and balace is going to be with you until you grow into it.(I would focus on how you feel about the Weight & balance)
Hard to make that call for you sorry!
By jeff from Bartlett TN on December 26, 2011
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I would go with the hardwood. The stock is a bit shorter. I'm an average size man and the XL feels a bit long for me. Also, don't be too impressed with the XL's stats. The hardwood is easier to cock and STILL has all the knock down power you will need. If you are planning to use it as a hunter, go with the .22 version. I have been dropping squirrels for months with mine without any problem. Make sure you scrub and polish the bore right out of the box so you can start grouping pretty much right away.By Dave from Kansas City Missouri on December 27, 2011
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I got the Hardwood and it is amazing. I'm 6'1" and it fits me perfect but my wife really likes shooting it as well and she is only 5'3". We got it zero'd in within 25 shots and can now shoot a 1" group at 30 yards pretty easily. It is a really quiet gun as well and i think the .22 caliber is going to be really nice for hunting as well. The scope on the Hardwood is really nice as well and very easy to use. Happy shooting..By forrestdad from felton, CA on December 29, 2011
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I do not know about the benjamin trail np xl but I got the Benjamin Trail NP Hardwood .22 Cal Air Rifle and am satisfied with it. The scope needs to be Zeroed in but all the tools needed to do so came with the rifle. at 35' I can get 2" groups. which is fine for squirrel or quail. I have only put only 40 rounds through it so far others have stated that it may take 500-1000 rounds to tighten up the groups (though I did run a Bore Snake and cleaning oil through it straight out of the box). The cocking is easy and smooth, but the gun comes with the trigger adjusted so that there is ALOT of travel (1/2-3/4") though the manual says that the trigger pull can be adjusted so I am sure that can also be remedied. One last thing that surprised me was the muzzle noise. It doesnot bother me that much but for a rifle that is touted as being so quiet, there will be no silent sniping with this rifle. substantially quieter that a .22 rim fire rifle but much louder than my old .177 10 pump Crossman pellet gun. over all I like the look and feel of the gun the sling is substantial and very adjustable. construction and finish are good and tight. I would recommend this to anyone willing to put the time into tuning something that should be good enough to pass down a generation or two. hope that helps
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