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Refurbished, Benjamin Genesis, .22 cal

Includes CenterPoint 3-9x32mm Scope, Nitro Piston® Powered
  • Code: 9-33005 · .22 · 950 fps
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Buy Refurbished and Save The Benjamin Genesis air rifle is a jack of all trades! This airgun is great for more than one use compared to most other rifles. The Genesis is a multi-purpose tool that'll help you eradicate small garden pests, yet still let you enjoy hours plinking and shooting spinners in your backyard. The special silencer not only helps keep your neighbors happy with a lower report, but it also gives you extra cocking leverage.

Features:

  • Single Shot Breakbarrel
  • Crosman Nitro® Piston
  • Smoother cocking & shooting
  • Picatinny optics rail (no open sights)
  • Barrel-integrated sound suppressor
  • Ambidextrous synthetic stock with grooves on forearm and grip
  • Dual raised cheekpieces
  • Vertically adjustable comb
  • Recoil pad
  • 2-stage adjustable trigger
  • Includes CenterPoint Optics 3-9x32 scope (mil-dot reticle) + mount (unmounted)
Please Note: Sling Swivel and Stud may be reflected in some images, but no longer comes on the Benjamin Genesis.
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Specs
  • ManufacturerBenjamin
  • Caliber .22
  • Velocity 950 fps
  • Condition Refurbished
  • Ammo Type Pellets
  • Action Break barrel
  • Barrel Style Rifled
  • Fire Mode Single-shot
  • Gun Weight 6.70
  • Overall Length 45.50
  • Barrel Length 15.00
  • Loudness 3-Medium
  • Magazine Capacity 0
  • Mechanism Gas-piston
  • Rail Weaver/Picatinny
  • Safety Manual
  • Front Sights none
  • Rear Sights none
  • Shots per Fill 0
  • Trigger Adjustability Two-stage adjustable
  • Trigger Action 0
  • Use Small game hunting/plinking
  • Warranty 1-year limited warranty
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Reviews
Average Customer Review
4.5
4.524 Reviews
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5.0
By CarlUSANovember 25, 2015

One of the best rifles I have owned. Could hold a half inch group right out of the box.

Pros
Had scope dialed in with 5 shots!

Cons
haven't found anything bad with this rifle

5.0
By ChrisJune 8, 2015

This is my favorite airgun and one-of my favorite guns period. It is easy cocking, light, quiet as a whisper and accurate. The trigger is very nice too! I have a Benjamin trail and trail np 2 and the trigger on the genesis is my favorite. I don't know if crosman did some work on it since it's a return, but the trigger is smooth, predictable and nice and crisp. The accuracy is very impressive too. At 40 yards I can hit my spinners every shot. At 20 the shots just make one big hole. The only thing I don't like about it is the red in the suppressor...that's it! I paid 300 for my Benjamin trail 2 with the upgraded scope and I like that gun too, but this one is my favorite. It was just over 1/3 of the price too!

Pros
Accurate, light, powerful, fits like a nice pair of jeans.

Cons
None

4.0
By HoneaJune 4, 2015

I have had my benjamin genisis for over a year now and have had only one problem with it. The centerpoint scopes never work on the gun. Just so we are clear, it is a .22 caliber and the scope's reticle will jump around after about 15 shots. After having sent two scopes in to the company, with the exact same problems, I would recomend not buying a centerpoint scope for any rifles .22 caliber or above. I haven't tried the scopes on a .177 before so I personally would not know how well they would perform. As far as the rifle goes, it is a good caliber with good accuracy and feel. I have shot dove out to 134 yards with this air rifle and centered the breast. But this is because I know my gun well. Every person needs to get to know their guns before taking risky shots or having accidents. I have also shot more than 7000 pellets from the air rifle since I have had it. Yes I did say 7000 pellets, I do a ton of shooting just to stay up to date with my guns. I prefer using the cheap and accurate crosman domed and crosman hollowpoint pellets from a local wal-mart. They cost about $10.00 in my town but will vary everywhere you go. For $10.00 I can get 500 rounds of domed or hollowpoint pellets. About the scope I have put on the air rifle, the scope is a regular hunting scope for centerfire rifles and has been working great for me since I have had it. It is a $50.00 Tasco scope from wal-mart and has a magnification of 3-9x50mm. Even something as simple as that will be good for hunting. I have killed so much with the air rifle I do in fact feel confortable about shooting it everyday that I pick it up off the gun rack. I promise this article is 100% the truth and please go out and buy a benjamin, I like 'em and I would hope that you would too.

Pros
Accurate, reliable, good feeling gun.

Cons
Scope is not anything I would ever consider using on any of my guns ever again.

5.0
By JoseUSAMarch 24, 2015

Bought this 0.22 pellet rifle refurbished. First thing I did was remove the scope to put on a CO2 rifle I have. I put an old Bushnell 4-12x40 with parallelax scope on this rifle and sighted it in at 10 yards in our basement. After four shots I'm now hitting a circle the size of a quarter consistently with Crosman hollow point pellets at 10-15 yards. Hits with plenty of power. Plan to sight it in again but at 25-30 yards to use for shooting starlings and prairie dogs. Guns still diesels a bit but I know this will go away shortly. I carefully examined it and found no sign of wear - rifle appears new. I shoot left handed so I reversed the adjustable stock part. Didn't have to raise it to fit me. It seems to be significantly more quiet than my other springer rifles and seems to have less kick. Some time I will make some adjustments on the trigger. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase and would like to buy another Benjamin Genesis but in .177 caliber some time in the near future. I'm a 66 year old man enjoying new toys.

Pros
Comfortable to shoot, good weight, and very accurate. Kick is short and is quieter than most rifles out there. Looks good!

Cons
May have too much plastic which could wear off in the moving parts areas like when you cock it (Only time will tell). Scope that came with it seems cheap and more suited for a rifle with less kick and range,

3.0
By DONDRIQUESUSAMarch 6, 2015

This I is good rifle,but not a great one. First thing to do is change the scope. 2nd don't try to shoot it from the bench. It's by no means a tack driver. I shot over 20 different type pellets all shapes and sizes and weight. Only found 1 that shot good 18.21 H&N Baracuda Hunter. They chronyed at 675fps and 18+ fpe and 1inch grouping at 10-15 yards, anything farther then that your pushing it . So if your hunting medium size game like squirrel, rabbit, large crows, or pigeon than your fine because it shoots great from the standing or knealed position. So my overall opinion is just use for close range hunting.

Pros
Good feel and weight, very quiet, good power

Cons
Only found 1 pellet that worked. Can't shoot from bench. Cheap scope

4.0
By LarryUSAFebruary 27, 2015

The rifle came with a 3 x 9 x 32 Center Point scope which is just fine. I zeroed it at 25 years with about 5 pellets, and could hit a quarter at that distance easily. If you think that purchasing a refurbished rifle from AGD is a risk, set your mind at ease. I have been purchasing refurbished rifles from them for years and have never been disappoint. Look at it this way, when you buy a new rifle, they are assembled, examined once, and maybe test fired once. Then it is packaged and sold. A refurbished rifle is repaired of the defect, carefully re-examined, test fired and then advertised for sale. I am sure the second exam exposes the rifle to far more scrutiny, meaning a more thorough inspection. In conclusion, this rifle was a bargain. It hits hard, silent, and accurate. The only thing you will hear is the pellet striking the can down range.

Pros
Feels good in the hand. Easily zeroed, silent, and accurate at distance.

Cons
So far none, however, it is early in the ownership of the rifle. There is a lot of plastic so I hope this will not be a problem in the long run. Benjamin / Crosman have built some really great air guns and I am hoping they got this one right.

5.0
By BradleyUSAFebruary 22, 2015

This is my first air rifle as an adult, I didnt want to spend alot to start and this one seemed perfect. Overall this thing looked brand new, the scope had a couple scratches touched up with a black marker on the bottom but no big deal. Mounted the scope and took the first shot and scope was almost dead on. The rifle cocks easy and smooth, shoots nice, the trigger could use some work. Looking for a first pellet rifle, this is a great choice.

Pros
Everything

Cons
The trigger could use work

5.0
By Michael M.February 20, 2015

I bought this gun about 3 weeks now and I'm in love with this gun. It is extremely quiet 1 to 5 I say 1 1/2. The impact of the bullet is louder than the bullet fire out of the barrel. I sighted and it is very accurate from 25 yards in quarter size group. I have 3 other guns that are spring piston that are so loud and compares to this Benjamin Genesis is like whispering. I got it for good price when there was a coupon...highly recommend this gun and I will buy Nitro Piston air gun from now on.

Pros
Extremely quiet Good price Accurate

Cons
None

5.0
By Tom W.January 26, 2015

I bought this gun from Air Gun Depot about 2 months ago. The gun shoots well and is very very quiet. I cleaned the gun and fired 50 shots then mounted the scope and zeroed it in at 50 yards. I have 4 rifles that are quiet. Number 5 here is dead quiet. That is not something that I have to be real concerned with but is critical for a friend of mine that lives in town and is worth noteing.Crosman Corp has issues with triggers on some of there guns. I reworked the trigger on this gun and another Crosman Corp gun that I own. I am retired now but was a Master Repair Machinist and Maintenance Mechanic by trade. This gun shot 1 in groups at 50 yards before I made changes to the trigger. It now shoots quarter size groups or better at 50 yards. This is a good gun for the money and has the potential to be a lot better.There is a lot of real nice features about this gun. I LIKE IT

Pros
The real story here is the customer service that I have recieved from AIR GUN DEPOT. Both guns that I bought from them came double boxed with good packing material--Top Notch Shipping I bought this gun as a refurb deal. There was a problem with the scope rings being 11 mm and the pictany rail being Weaver. To qualify this, with most any other refurb deal, you do not get a scope or rings, you get the gun only.I notified Air Gun DEPOT SERVICE and they gave me a direct number to Crosman. ( with a person on the other end of the phone) With most companys if you get that much you are doing good but with AIR GUN DEPOT they did a lot more. They notified me that they had been in contact with Crosman , opened a service ticket and gave me a ticket # with crosman and them and gave me a direct number to Air GUN DEPOT in case there were any more problems. I WAS STUNED THANK YOU AIR GUN DEPOT

5.0
By DanielDecember 16, 2014

Best pellet gun I've ever owned. Very accurate and powerful. I use it to small game hunt and it does a fantastic job.

Pros
Powerful, accurate, built well.

Cons
None.

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How quiet is this gun?

asked Don

Overall it is quitter than most un suppressed air rifles in that there is no high pitched crack in the report, unless you get oil in the system. When this dose happen it diesels pretty hard, and the hyper sonic crack of a small cal. charge is heard. Don't expect it to be like is so commonly depicted in movies as barely audible . But the suppressor dose do a reasonable job of calming the exiting air pulse down. the scope could be better but is adequate for most work. The biggest shortcoming is the trigger. It could be much crisper. But after almost 1500 rounds through mine it has settled in pretty well, and with proper technique I can make a quarter real nervous at 35 yards. good power, reasonably quiet, great stock feel, and it saves my reserve of .22 LR wile keeping my shooting form consistant for hunting season. I am very pleased with mine.

Robert from USA

Very good rifle,guiet and strong one of my best rifle.

Rene from USA

I purchased this airgun for two primary reasons--power/velocity of arm, as well as relative quiet, as I use it to get rid of vermin within a populated neighborhood. I've been pleased with its near silent operation, just a light metallic sound, and its ability to make a good kill at reasonable distances. The scope that it comes with isn't too bad, considering in inexpensive nature of the gun, although it took a bit of adjusting when I first got it.

James from USA

This rifle is very quiet. 1-10 scale about a 5

john from USA

I am thinking about buying a 22 caliber air rifle. I have an RWS Diana 48 and I like it, but it is too heavy to carry on a long hike. I would like to have an american made gun, lightweight and accurate. I am considering the Genesis and the Schockey, what is the difference and what would you recommend.

asked Julian

The old Genesis may have been made in the US, maybe, but I'll eat my shorts if this gun is made anywhere other than china. If you want similar but lighter I'd probably consider a Gamo, just a simple baseline model for $100 or less which should be maybe a pound lighter. Open sights might be another option since the scope adds weight, and the picatinny adds too. The Benjamin Limited is pretty light, both because the stock is very light and no picatinny rail. Mine is 6.25lbs w/o scope. The advertised weight for this Genesis in no doubt w/o scope.

ROBERT from USA

It is made in China not the U.S.A.

Kirk

Is it made in USA? Thanks

asked Alexander

No, China

Kirk

Can i import this item to sri Lanka? Is it legal in sri Lanka?

asked Mahesh

Mahesh, Please contact our International Shipping Department at [email protected]. They can answer any questions you might have. Sincerely, The Airgun Depot Customer Care Team

Scott from USA

Hi, I m from Malaysia. Can you ship in to Malaysia ?

asked Joshua

Joshua, Please contact our International Shipping Department at [email protected]. They can answer any questions you might have. Sincerely, The Airgun Depot Customer Care Team

Scott from USA

I want to purchase one of these rifles and take it to the UK. The UK law states that the rifle must not exceed 12 ft·lbf (16.2 J) of energy. In the US I can only ever see the FPS power indication. How can I convert to the ft-lbf measurement or does anyone know if this rifle is UK legal (not requiring a firearms certificate)

asked Andy N

It depends on the weight of the pellet. but the lites pellet at the fastes speed ( 9.8 grian/ 950 fps ) will give you 19.63 ft or 26.62 Joules. The heaver the pellet the slower the ft per secound witch lowers the mussel ft lbs psi. So the most you can get is about 20.89 ft psi witch shuold be find in the UK. The gun shoots well bput you will have to shim the scope for berral droop. About 2 plastic packaging matirriel shims on the rear mount under the scope did the trick for me. I use Crossman .22 hollow or round nose 18 grian pellets they seem to give the best grouping at 75 feet. Enjoy the gun You Can calcuate your oun volicities at http://www.ajdesigner.com/phpenergykenetic/kenetic_energy_equation.php

Kelly

What do nitro/gas pistons do

asked Jackson from USA

There is an excellent answer to this question on this site. They do a far better job than I could but, to simplify it, it acts like the piston that holds your car hood up on a newer car and the hatchback up on other cars. When you cock the gun it compresses the air inside the piston and holds it. When you fire it releases the air in a single burst firing your pellet. This is the new advancement after springs and is supposed to be quieter and last longer since there is no spring to wear out. Gene

Gene

How are the scope rings and trigger?

asked Harry

I own a Genesis .22 cal pellet rifle. The 2 stage trigger on on my Gennesis is set up perfect from facory. I find it light to pull and smooth, and is a very easy trigger system to use well. As for the scope rings provided they are very rugged, and nice looking. I have fired 200-300 shots through my rifle and they are rock solid. I can without hesitation reccomend this great air rifle.

william from USA

the trigger pull is great as set at the factory. The trigger made shooting small group easy and consistant. The scope rings are very strong and secure. You will have no problem with them holding up as you would with the useaul cheap scope rings supplied on some air rifles.

william from USA

The trigger is great as it shipped from the store. I don't see a need to adjust it . the scope rings are great for the price to be included in this package. The accuracy and the ease of operation of the Genesis are great. I would highly reccomend owning one. This air rifle feels great in the hand and hits with authority.

william from USA

The trigger and scope rings are fine. I am very happy with the rifle and it's accuracy so far. I replaced the scope with one that has an adjustable objective and more power. I am very happy with your customer so far.

william from USA

trigger and scope rings are fine as shipped from factory, but I replaced the scope with a higher quality scope. I did this to take advantage of the accuracy of my Benjamin Genesis .22 cal pellet rifle. I am very pleased with my Genesis air rifle.

william from USA

what is the cocking effert ?

asked Richard Beasley

I measured the effort in a primitive manner, using bathroom scales, and it read 32-35 pounds of force. I placed the butt of the rifle on the scale and watched as I completed the cocking stroke. This was after I'd put about 500 rounds through it.

Mark

The Benjamin Genesis one of the easiest gas piston break barrel rifles out there to cock. An adult will have no problem with it. Whats great is all the speed and power you get with so little effort. I had no trouble cocking and shooting the Genesis 30-40 times while shooting groups.

william from USA

Fist 10 rounds a little stiff after that not bad

kevin from USA
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