Benjamin Air Rifles

Take Aim With a Benjamin Air Rifle

Whether you shoot for fun, for sport, or for necessity in terms of protecting your property, an air rifle can be useful to have. Benjamin is a manufacturer of many types of air guns, and you can buy a new or used Benjamin air rifle for sale on eBay.

The caliber you get will depend on your preferences and what type of shooting you'll be doing. You can choose from:

• .177 - .177-caliber air rifles are commonly found. These shoot small pellets that will fly through the air with precision since they can be fired at high velocities. Many .177 rifles can be used against squirrels, birds, and other types of small rodents. These guns, to include new or used Benjamin Marauders, are good for target shooting as well.
• .22 - A .22 pellet will be heavier than a .177 pellet, so it will have some more oomph behind it as it makes impact. .22 air guns can be used on medium-sized animals. A .22 air rifle usually has a range of around 45 or 50 yards.
• .25 and .357 - Benjamin makes higher-caliber air rifles as well, such as the Bulldog .357 and Armada .25. These will deliver more knockdown power when their pellets hit their targets. For this reason, many people prefer to use these types of weapons with larger game.

As you shop, pay attention to caliber, as the Benjamin Marauder on eBay and a few other models come in different calibers.

The power mechanism on most Benjamin air riles is one of the following:

• Nitro piston - Some guns use compressed nitrogen gas to power the pellet or BB. This is in contrast to using a compressed spring. Nitro piston guns are quiet and have low recoil.
• PCP - Reloading pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) guns is fast and efficient. Newer models like the Benjamin Rogue .357 on eBay could have an electronic pre-charged pneumatic system. This comes with an LCD screen, and it can be programmed to shoot at a certain velocity. With this advanced technology, expect to pay more for a Benjamin Rogue .357 for sale.
• Variable pump - With this type of gun, you would pump the forearm to power things up. There is usually a minimum and a maximum number of pumps, allowing you to choose how much power to create.
• Break action - Some models have the barrel as the cocking lever itself.

Appearances can also be an important consideration. Many Benjamin air rifles are either black or brown. Some feature a Realtree camouflage pattern, which can be ideal if you're hunting in the field.