Benjamin Trail NP XL Reviews

As usual the higher-end Benjamins don't disappoint. I sat down to do the standard break in game. I was absolutely shocked the scope was almost perfectly on right out of the box and onto the rifle that's never happened before. I played three shots at some rocks at about 10 paces and every one of them hit. Just out of shock I set up a Target at 30 yards. It's holding consistently at about a quarter of an inch with the Winchester pellets I was going to use to break it in with. This is my fourth upper end Benjamin and I've never had more than a 50 shot break in. Those that complain about these guns it's safe to say they don't know what they're doing. I've been shooting high-end break barrels since the old 70s Beeman days. Things have come a long way since the F-124 was the biggest baddest Break Barrel on the planet. And back then I paid over 700 bucks for mine.

My only real problem at this point seems to be visual I can't say is I'm thrilled with this scope mount.

This thing is a beast It weighs almost as much as my sharp's rifle does. It is definitely not the air gun you want to buy if you want to plink at stuff. This is definitely a specialized rifle for the hunting crowd. This is my second one I bought one when they first came out too bad a house fire got it. With the first one I had no problems taking down full size beaver foxes a few coyotes and a whole bunch of fishers not to mention more of these large Snowshoe hares better run around up here in the winter time.

So far there isn’t anything for me to like. I’m hoping it’s just a break in problem but I have five pellet guns that I’ve purchased from Pyramid and have never had a problem of accuracy.

A better scope for sure. The one that came with it lasted about fifty shots and the crosshairs did a 45 degree turn. It needs a better trigger. Way to stiff.

Terrible accuracy. I cleaned the gun and tried several different pellets and it sprays pellets everywhere. Hardest cocking rifle I ever had. I would advise you to not buy it.

The gun itself is powerful and is built with quality materials. For the power it has its relatively quiet. It does not feel cheap like most air rifles.

The scope is mediocre at best. Accuracy is horrible. At 20 yards the best it will group is 2”. I bought the rifle for varmint hunting, and as inaccurate as it is it’s kinda useless.

Some people seem happy. Others like me are not. Seems to be a quality control thing. Don’t bother having pyrymid air to their 10 for 10 or 20 for 20 test. I had them do the 20 for 20 and the scope wasn’t even leveled and at 20 yards it was 6 inches low and 4 inches to the right.

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Nothing rlly jt needs fixing Jt beware of the little things that will matter later on $320 and it’s worse then my gamo swarm maxxim gen2

Jt know at least with mines the scope is straight up right with the rifle with a level but when u hold it it’s so off.. and the center cross hair is off to the right it’s not even in the middle of the rifle it’s literally off to the right I have the same problem with the Benjamin prowler the first one they came out with it’s $220 more and it has orange peel on the shroud, center of the scope is off to the right, and when it’s leveled the scope is still crooked lmao I ain’t gonna complain abut the weight like most ppl cuz it says it and it’s not that heavy lol. Btw sadly they stopped including the sling idk why when it’s only worth $13 and the rifle has so much little things wrong with it smh but it’s definitely accurate

Nothing

Accuracy

I purchased one of these 2 years ago and I wish I could get a full refund. I have tried at least 5 different pellets and none of them have any consistent accuracy.

With little shooting experience (my first pellet gun) and less than 200 pellets of 27.8 grain Benjamin domed pellets. I’m able to hit 8 out of 10 shots on a 12x12 aluminum plate at 80 yards. No wind today with the elevation adjustment of the scope completely maxed out for drop aiming about 6 inches above the target. At this range on 1/8 aluminum plate it leaves about a 1/32 deep dent on the front. That’s with the plate affixed solid to a tree wider than the target. The grouping is about 7 inch with a few flyers. Still not fully broken in yet only ran about 175 shots through it max.

A bit more fps would be nice to push that range out a bit

Easy to cock, load and shoot. I’m not a big dude at all (5.10 and 145) and I can shoot this all day long.

Very nice, solid and very accurate rifle

Accuracy is The Most important must have for me and this rifle is Very accurate! I can hit the same hole 4 out of 5 shots! I love this rifle. :)

I wouldn't change a thing on it. The kit included a very nice scope. Once i got used to the release point of the 2nd stage of the trigger, it's a fun rifle to shoot.

Don't expect this break barrel to be as easy as a kid's bb rifle. Highly recommend!

Fit and finish. Power. Brand name reputation.

The trigger is lacking. Long travel, gritty, heavy. I know Benjamin / Crosman can do better. The gun is certainly hard to shoot offhand as is. Accuracy is lacking.

I bought this based on brand name, price, advertised accuracy and power. (.22 caliber) Since having it, I have been disappointed on accuracy. I have had it long enough to spend quite a bit of time trying different pellets and scopes. It chronographs consistently with only a minimum extreme spread and standard deviation, yet I can not get it to group reliably within 1-1/2 inches at 10 (yes 10) yards. 25 yards groups are 4" if I am lucky and further is paper plate size groups or worse. I can say it does group better with the heavier pellets, trying 14.3 to 19 grains. After working with it for awhile, I can say at this point I wish I spent this money (and time) on one of the different guns I have purchased through Pyramid Air. I shoot in a break barrel "fun league" and can tell you that I am at a disadvantage, even when other shooters bring their 40+ year old family heirlooms.

Read the reviews, bought one anyway. Been shooting Benjamins since 1963 (312 .22 pump, still have it. 7th birthday). Cleaned barrel, mounted scope and took 3 shots this evening. Just TOOK a rat at 20 ft. Trigger is not the Geissele I put in my AR, but is not a problem. Gun hits HARD!!! Dropped rat like the fist of THE ALMIGHTY and put 1 inch dent in stainless feed bowl behind it. KUDOS to Crosman. FINE GUN!!!

Would be nice to have open sights. Might have to figure out a way to mount them when the warranty is out.

Do not believe the naysayers. Clean the the barrel, tighten the screws, mount the scope and get ready. SUPERB RIFLE!

Fit & finish ,accuracy

Nothing

It's a sturdy gun,shoots good and true

I'm not sure ya can,ck below

It's heavy and it's hard to cock. The first time I cocked it I thought I was going to break it.

Very consistent accuracy

Trigger pull is long and heavy I would prefer shorter lighter trigger. Also put this unit in the composite stock the .22 cal comes in . Thumb hole is uncomfortable and sort has an odd feel but that maybe because I am used to the .22cal with a black composite stock.

I sighted this gun in when it was 0 degrees, my last three shots at 20 yards were tight enough to cover with a dime. So far I like this gun and glad I bought it. If I can not adjust the trigger to my liking I will replace it with an after market trigger. Check the barrel if you get one , the first time I cocked the gun I noticed the barrel was NOT screwed in tight and I had to torque it down at the range.

Very powerful for a break barrel air rifle, the grip is quite comfortable and allows for more stability.

barrel needs to be stronger. while cocking the air rifle, my hand slipped causing the barrel to be flung back which bent the barrel upward, so I put my knee on the body of the air rifle and pushed the barrel back down with my arm. an air rifle barrel shouldn't be weak enough be able to be bent by hand or by being released while cocking.

make sure to have a vary firm grip on the barrel while cocking

Powerful rifle and Excellent quality. Best rifle for hunting before going to PCP category.

Trigger is too long and heavy

Good value for the money

Built like a firearm!

Nothing, But you will need 19 in. arms to cock it !!

Kicks like a mule, and hits like a prize fighter!!

Wood stock is nice. Seems to have pretty good power and accuracy so far but i just got it and have not fired it much. I wanted to get mine from pyramid air but they were out of stock so this review is nothing to do with pyramids or their great service.

The trigger on mine is the absolute worst trigger i think i have ever seen. I did not expect a match trigger but this is terrible. Cocking feels bad as well. VERY gritty and draggy feel even after making sure it was lubricated. Parts have edges sharp enough to skin a deer. Very poorly done for the money. Seems as tho they are slapped together and tossed into the shipping containers as fast as the Chinese can go to get our dollars.

Benjamin rifles made in china are a poor attempt to produce a rifle like the older US made ones. I have experienced two of them now and both were in my opinion- garbage. Parts may or may not be good but details are overlooked. I will not buy any more crosman / benjamin products made in china. If you want a decent air rifle I think it is best to spend the money and get German or English made.

Wow!!! The 25 cal is nice with most pellets in my opinion. I love the wood the all steel barrel and its very quiet for the backyard. Not only is it quieter than most of my break barrels that i have but in my opinion this 25 call can compete with my hatsan convoire .30 cal in the hunting game i was astonished at what it can do When i hit some pigeons to much gun for birds this could handle some coyotes, opossum, hog fur type at 30 yrds if ya practice, this a lot of airgun definitely Lewis n clark status here not a toy!!!! A++++

Not much very nice air rifle for the price. I can manage with the screws coming loose once in a while because it even says in the manual it will become loose to tightened once in a while cause it happens i guess. Scope is great too very clear its holding up after 125 shots i mean its a centerpoint if ya know ya know this scope at big 5 is expensive so a steal that crossman even like just gives you a 100 dollar scope so nothing to change try it!!!

Yah so right outta the box you will not get tight groups at all but definitely a bullseye the first few shots, it needs about id say truly 150 shots to group well and its a heavy air gun this not a toy not a ladies gun cause you will not group free hand very well it took me alot to get three in red and i had to hold it tight with no bench but this airgun is definitely a Lewis n clark days hunting gun very strong very 1898ish like feel you can definitely feel the history when you hunt with this thing Benjamin definitely did this airgun right in style but its not everyones cup of tea if you looking to target shoot and think right out the box its going to group a dime well dont get this one but if you do and take the time with it know the hold spend a whole day then you will be very satisfied get it while u can they sell sad no more .177 for that price its literally a steal

I have the NP2 in plastic stock I wish it was wood but my first time with benjamin I opted to go cheaper. Im use to RWS guns but the one I have is just as if not more accurate. It is much quieter and a little smoother than my RWS 54 spring gun. I am sighted at 100yds with both and on a calm day can tear up a 2x3 inch target at 104yards with crossman pellets. The benjamin has 4x scope and IF you Learn how to shoot it, it will do it. There is a trick to accuracy with pellet gun that you must master. My gun has approx 5000 rounds with no issues yet. I do add a few drops of pure silicon oil every 1000 shots.

Trigger could be better but IF you LEARN the trigger it is still no problem.

If benjamin is still producing good air rifles these days you should not be sorry. It is just as dependable and accurate as much more expensive guns. I have been shopping for another looking at $600 guns but all in all the NP is just as good and I will get another NP in wood. But no matter which one you pick, even if the gun is perfect you MUST LEARN to shoot it correctly to be accurate and you dont need to spend $1000. The gun can do it IF you do your part.

Well built rifle. Beautiful stock.

Trigger sucks. Could improve here. Very heavy. I thought it came with a strap. No deal breaker though.

Heavy rifle. Strong cocking power required, Powerful airgun.