Benjamin Maximus Air Rifle

The price was great the accuracy is amazing for an inexpensive rifle iit came in great shape holding a half tank of air no leaks

Nothing

Im using Crosman premier and they group ok but barracuda is the best

I really like my new Benjamin Maximus. I'm glad that it came with its own pump, target and a can of ammo, as it saved me money that I did not have to spend on those things. The gun is a lot lighter than I expected, but this is good because I'm up in age and rather have a lighter gun than the heavier ones I've bought in the past. I haven't hunted with it yet, but I have no problem hitting the target and cans without a scope. I did have to line up and glue the front sight as it moved after a few shots. Now I hit what I shoot at. This is my very first PCP, but will not be my last. after a while I plan to upgrade so I won't have to load after each shot. All in all, I am pleased with my purchase.

Secure front sight.

Air seeps out after a while. I don't know if this is supposed to happen or not. I wish it would hold the air longer.

everything...the stock feels natural when i grip it unlike some guns where the stock is too bulky, very accurate and powerful out of the box, and easy to hand pump.

the trigger is a tad bit heavy, but then again they do leave two non threaded screw holes to do some customized trigger pull work. internally threaded barrel

outside its quite loud almost like a .22 firearm, so be alert about shooting if you have close neighbors, even louder when in a building or a basement

Very accurate with jsb 15.89 , and best pellet is jsb 18.1. Don't bother with any others. I am getting 32 shots with 15.89 jsb, 2000 psi to 1000 psi at 60 degrees temp on up.

. Trigger is a little stiff, but does not affect accuracy if you squeeze it very slowly

Very loud. Unless you want it sounding like .22 powder burner, or you are not near anyone install a 6" TKO muzzlebrake,super quiet. Push muzzlebrake down until it stops. Won't be able to use dust cap if properly installed. Use a 3x9x32 bugbuster. High dovetail mounts. Take it easy pulling back bolt if rough for long period heard it will break off. Clean barrel by pushing patch from muzzle down to bolt, pull back

The gun is the right weight and length. Very accurate and performs great. Looks good also

I put a scope on it that makes it better for me

Great dependable pcp rifle

First of all, it's accurate - light weight - easy to fill with pump or air tank and looks good! And if you want it quiet - put a TKO muzzle brake on it. Super quiet, you take a shot and people around you don't know you have.

A clip would have been nice.

Great all around rifle - plenty of upgrades out there, Customize your heart out!

The only reason I didn't give 5 stars on accuracy is because I haven,t put a scope on it. It's just way too fun plinking and hitting those old saw blades hanging on a nail in the tree. PWANG!!!

When the air tank is full to 2500 psi, the shot noise becomes minimal while the pellet travels at good speed. I would design with this phenomenon in mind making the gun nearly silent without added equipment.

If you have any desire to go PCP, do not hesitate, get the combo with the gun and hand operated air pump. I love mine so much, now I'm looking for a cheap big bore for combination slug and arrow.

Very accurate. Nice light weight. adequate power. Not pellet picky

Not much that I would change. This is a nice light weight gun for the field or bench. Lighter hammer spring - I broke the bolt handle due to excessive cocking force and that cocking force may be to much for "light weight" shooters. A lighter spring would probably result in somewhat lower velocities.

However, if you plan to mod this gun the Discovery is a better choice as the valve is anchored with three screws rather than two screws on the Maximus. I ended up buying a Disco air tube and valve so that I could use the Magnum Airpower valve extensiion. Mine is tuned for 30+ foot pounds energy and can go to 36 foot pounds. With the mods that I have done the Discovery would have saved me about $150. If you like the gun at about 22 foot pounds and very accurate, then the stock Maximus is a great gun.

My first PCP rifle, and guess what, the last 15 shots I put through the chronograph with 12gr lead pellets averaged 874.8fps/22.84fpe. BETTER numbers than the advertised 850fps for the .22 cal. I know, I find it had to believe too, honest advertising!!

Difficult to get pellets in the breech, same compliant everybody has. I also have a scope with mid rings and that makes it even more difficult to load. I bought a pair of bent tip tweezers to try and I also got an air venturi pellet pen. Gonna see if I can heat the plastic tube alittle and bend it to make loading easier. Just slows down your fun alittle.

Getting into PCP is EXPENSIVE and the low price of this rifle changes that. The low max psi of 2000 makes filling with the hand pump WAY easier than the 3000psi rifles! Now if we could only get lower prices on carbon fiber air tanks!!!!!!

Great entry level gun, fun to shoot, backyard friendly

Easier way to load pellets

As stated above