Seneca Aspen

I only received this today and have already put around 50 rounds through it. It is very easy to handle, looks good and has almost no recoil. The trigger is very crisp with almost no movement at all. It breaks cleanly and is very light pull. I am lucky the mags did not work, this is an ammunition burner if there was ever one. It was hard to stop myself. The pump is very easy to operate, even easier to pump than my old crosman pumpmaster. This is a winner!

Pros
very quiet, nice weight, easy to carry, easy to pump great trigger operation

Cons
neither magazine worked, have to use adapter to mount my scope. My scope is made for 11mm dovetail which is what this is supposed to be but is smaller

This gun is awesome! I've been shooting pellet rifles for 60 years and the Aspen is the best I've ever owned. I'm consistently shooting 1/4" 5 shot groups at 25 yards, shot a 3/8" 5 shot group at 50 yards, and a 5/8" 3 shot group 80 yards shooting a JSB 18.13 Jumbo Heavy on high averaging 860 ft/sec. At the same hammer spring setting and at 25 yards and less, the Crosman Premier hollow point 14.3 gr pellets on low power hit about 1/4" below the JSB Heavy's shot on high power. I shoot lighter pellets on low power and get great groups with them at 25 yards or less. The only pellet I've found that won't shoot accurately is the Crosman Destroyer. Lighter pellets like the JSB 13.4 gr and the Crosman Hollow Point 14.3 gr also give me 1/4" 5 shot groups at 25 yards averaging 763 ft/sec and 740 ft/sec respectively. I'm 71 years old and if I can pump this gun up, so can you. I also use a hand pump and the fill probe to start a shooting session then use the on-board pump during session.

Pros
1. Accuracy is an order of magnitude above my 5 springers. Only my Weihrauch HW77 .177 Cal. underlever comes anywhere near the Aspen's accuracy. 2. The Aspen with it's on-board pump gets you into PCP's without all the expensive accessories needed to support it. 3. The trigger is really great and adjustable to a very light pull.

Cons
I bought one in .22 and after 2-1/2 months the pump began to leak. Sent it Air Venturi for warranty repair ($52 shipping). The pump as replaced with a second generation pump, I think, and was done in 5 weeks. After 3 months shooting, no sign of pump failure. Bought a second Aspen from Airgun Depot and after 1 month the pump gave me a minor problem (I didn't want it to turn into a pump failure after passing the 60 day return policy). Also, the pump handle locking mechanism would not stay locked causing me to drop the butt several times while carrying the gun by that handle. Sent the 2nd gun back for a full refund and Airgun Depot paid the shipping back and refunded my money (Good job Airgun Depot). These are the reasons I did not give the Aspen 5 stars. It is my hope that the new pump in the Aspen I kept will hold up as this is a great gun.

The lever pump is a nice idea, but has not proven to be reliable for me. I wish I had purchased a simple rifle and external hand pump because replacing a hand pump is much easier than having the built in lever pump repaired.

Pros
This air rifle can be very accurate and fun to shoot

Cons
The lever pump can be difficult to use and the port for charging with an external pump is not easy to access. My rifle started leaking down slowly after 4 months of regular use (after about 500 shots)

Don't get this air gun ! The pump has failed 4 times in 18 months and it's not amendable to DYI repair due to the lack of documentation of repair procedure(s) and cost almost as much to have repaired than I paid for the rifle. When it works,, it takes 170-200 pumps to get pressure up for about 18 shots. I used a compressor to fill it and it never held pressure above 2500 PSI. Seneca should take this off the market and rebuild the air pump and provide DIY repair info for minor simple repair. (My second review)

Pros
When it works, it is accurate with a wide selection of pellets and weights.

Cons
Has the WORST pump I have ever encounter in any air rifle. Get it right and replace the old model pump with one that works. Mine was defective and leaked badly on the first one. I got a second one and would not hold pressure above 2400 PSI. No repair diagrams or instructions.

I am very frustrated with this company. The Seneca Aspen was defective and I mailed it back and wanted an exchange for the Remington 725 VTR and have yet to hear back from the company. I have not received an exchange, a credit to my card and I cannot seem to get Customer Service to contact me back. We spoke with someone about returning the item and no one will return our calls or emails since sending the gun back. Someone needs to answer the Customer Service line or respond to email. Either exchange the gun and credit the difference or give me my money back and I will take my business elsewhere. I am VERY disappointed!!!!

Pros
Nice looking gun

Cons
It did not work properly and leaked from the barrel. I was not able to participate in an event. Had to send back to Airgun Depot.

The pump can be better built

Pros
I’ve bought the .25 cal. Everything works great for 2 months. Than the pump start locking up and it started leaking air. I guess I’m not the only one who experienced this defects with the Seneca Aspen. I’ve contacted customer service by email and phone. About the issue and no response.

Cons
Love the built in pump. Very accurate.

If youre target is mooving or the range changes get a air gun with sights mounted and an elivater scooe with open mounts

Pros
Powerfull gun accurate too

Cons
I prefer open sights there is less room for error

Best air gun around for the money

Pros
Excellent riffle for the money driving tacks at 45 yards no problem best trigger pull love it

Cons
Nothing

Love it well built and very powerful.

This is the second Seneca Aspen rifle the first one I put about 4000 rounds and the pumps started to jam up. But airgun Depot take care of all of that got the second rifle has a replacement. Once I got and aftermarket scope dialed it in it is extremely accurate at 35 yards pallet on palette just take your time breathe squeeze a trigger exactly the same every time. For the money this is definitely worth it. For Target and pesting I shoot the jsb jumbo Diablo 15.89 grain and the jsb heavies 18.13 grain. That trigger breaks clean and predictable for me it is very easy to pump. If you're someone who exercise on a regular basis this will be nothing for you to pump up manually. I have a hand pump that I use now and I saved the pumping but when I'm out and about. Thinking maybe that might save the pump not using in 100% of the time. Guys at airgun Depot have been very helpful thank you again Depot.