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I received subject rifle a few days ago and wanted to provide a quick preliminary assessment.
Specs:
MAKE/MODEL: Benjamin, Model BT725WNP; Retail price about $300; ammo price $3.00 for 200 pellets (makes for economical shooting).
CALIBER: .25, pellet weight 31.5 grains.
STOCK: Nicely finished American hardwood with thumbhole, pressed checkering at forend and pistol grip, quality buttplate, nicely fitted white spacers at butt and pistol grip. Has sling swivels fitted and sling.
BARREL: Bull barrel approx 19" in length and thinner where it attaches to the 'chamber' and tilt/cocking mechanism.
SIGHTS: Scope only, comes with Centerpoint 3-9 x 40 scope which must be user mounted to the already installed Weaver type scope rail.
PROPULSION: Nitrogen gas piston, a new one for me, takes considerably more effort to cock than my Gamo Whisper with spring piston. However, much quieter than the Gamo (which has an integral suppressor) and much less recoil.
SAFETY: Military type inside front of trigger guard. Easy to locate and activate with the trigger finger.
WEIGHT: Ten (as in 10) pounds! This is not a rifle for children or smaller ladies!
First shots: I was surprised the scope was very close to zero merely by mounting it to the scope rail. This, to me, says something positive about the manufacturer and quality control.
I set up the chrono for the first ten rounds and all measured between 910 and 930 fps. Not bad and sufficient power to go through a 5/8 sheet of plywood. Should certainly be adequate for any small game. The pellets grouped at about 3/4 inch at 15 yards. The manual states accuracy will steadily improve during the first 100 or so rounds of 'break in' so we shall see what we shall see. The trigger pull is about 4.5 pounds, vastly better than my Gamo which must be 12 lbs plus.
Overall impression: I'm pleased. A nicely made and fitted rifle with a decent scope. So far it functions flawlessly although it's somewhat of a muscle builder to cock. The best technique I've so far come up with is to rest the butt in my left hip area, pull back on the stock forend with my left hand while pushing the muzzle end of the barrel down with my right or shooting hand. If you're a lefty, reverse the process. Another method is to grip the stock butt between your legs, 'break' the barrel part way down, and then use both hands to cock. Either way some effort is involved.
I can shoot out to a couple of hundred yards on my property so I'll come in again with a long range assessment in a few weeks,
Specs:
MAKE/MODEL: Benjamin, Model BT725WNP; Retail price about $300; ammo price $3.00 for 200 pellets (makes for economical shooting).
CALIBER: .25, pellet weight 31.5 grains.
STOCK: Nicely finished American hardwood with thumbhole, pressed checkering at forend and pistol grip, quality buttplate, nicely fitted white spacers at butt and pistol grip. Has sling swivels fitted and sling.
BARREL: Bull barrel approx 19" in length and thinner where it attaches to the 'chamber' and tilt/cocking mechanism.
SIGHTS: Scope only, comes with Centerpoint 3-9 x 40 scope which must be user mounted to the already installed Weaver type scope rail.
PROPULSION: Nitrogen gas piston, a new one for me, takes considerably more effort to cock than my Gamo Whisper with spring piston. However, much quieter than the Gamo (which has an integral suppressor) and much less recoil.
SAFETY: Military type inside front of trigger guard. Easy to locate and activate with the trigger finger.
WEIGHT: Ten (as in 10) pounds! This is not a rifle for children or smaller ladies!
First shots: I was surprised the scope was very close to zero merely by mounting it to the scope rail. This, to me, says something positive about the manufacturer and quality control.
I set up the chrono for the first ten rounds and all measured between 910 and 930 fps. Not bad and sufficient power to go through a 5/8 sheet of plywood. Should certainly be adequate for any small game. The pellets grouped at about 3/4 inch at 15 yards. The manual states accuracy will steadily improve during the first 100 or so rounds of 'break in' so we shall see what we shall see. The trigger pull is about 4.5 pounds, vastly better than my Gamo which must be 12 lbs plus.
Overall impression: I'm pleased. A nicely made and fitted rifle with a decent scope. So far it functions flawlessly although it's somewhat of a muscle builder to cock. The best technique I've so far come up with is to rest the butt in my left hip area, pull back on the stock forend with my left hand while pushing the muzzle end of the barrel down with my right or shooting hand. If you're a lefty, reverse the process. Another method is to grip the stock butt between your legs, 'break' the barrel part way down, and then use both hands to cock. Either way some effort is involved.
I can shoot out to a couple of hundred yards on my property so I'll come in again with a long range assessment in a few weeks,
