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LittleRickie · Member

I'm thinking of buying an air rifle mostly for hunting, will set up a 10 yard range in the basement and want to particapate at some local fun compititons. Hunting is my main goal.

I'm thinking about a Benjamin Trail NP 1100 22 cal and am looking for some advice. I like the looks of the gun. Their quiet. With a heavy slug I'm good for 50 yard shots and they are cheap to own.

I/m a 48 year old guy.

donec · Senior Member

Welcome LittleRickie to AGH from Pflugerville, Texas.

packrat · Senior Member

WELCOME !!! Mr. Green

sniper · Silver Status Member

hope this helps.

http://www.airgunweb.com/2010/09/benjamin-trail-np-xl-w-centerpoint-3-9x40-ao-scope/

LittleRickie · Member

Thanks for the welcome guys.

Sniper I've read that article and believe I'm getting what I want. I am wondering if anyone owns this and can share their shooting experiences with it.

FYI I'm more interested in long accurate shots for the challange of it more than 10 yard challanges in the basement. I'm not saying I'm a good shot. I don't have much shooting experience but that's my motivation. If I can pick up a few squirrel & rabbit recipes along the way that would be great.

I've ordered the gun and am excited to start shooting with it.

packrat · Senior Member

If that article is in fact true, then I think you're going to get a pretty good break-barrel rifle..I had the original version (Crosman NPSS) in .22 caliber.....it left a lot to be desired as far as I was concerned, at that point in time. Looking back- I think it was more "my fault" than the gun's.....
hope it works out for ya...we'll be looking for pictures when you get it....and an initial impression, shortly thereafter Exclamation

LittleRickie · Member

I looked at the NPSS too but like the wood stock. They were the same price so what the heck I ordered the pretty one.

packrat · Senior Member

I went with the synthetic...using in deep woods for squirrels, a wood stock would look pretty rough in no time Shocked

sniper · Silver Status Member

you will need some practice for accuracy with that rifle. there is another thread going on with it and the NPSS right now.

I've not shot the XL but have shot an NPSS.

what I can say about a gas ram IMO is that there really isn't
much difference between hold sensativity than that of a good
springer. ( I have many springers).
that being said. hitting an egg at 60+ yards is possible.
you just need to take the time and learn the rifle as
you would a woman. Shocked

yes airguns are "fussy" that way. Laughing

broommaster2000 · Moderator

firemandivi · Member

One more thing to mention is that most airguns seem to prefer one type/manufacturer over another. So be sure to buy a bunch of different pellets to see which one your new airgun likes. Good luck and enjoy.

Kazman · Member

720fly · Veteran Member

I will say don't give up on the gun, would also suggest you go for the XL. Very pellet sensitive ( box premiers Razz

) Great gun!! I get consistent 1/2 patterns at 30- 55
I didn't really find it to be hold sensitive -- maybe I'm just lucky on this one
Power heck yeah
Quite (IMHO) very!!
I LOVE THIS GUN
Disco next?
don't give up on the gun

LittleRickie · Member

. Thats about all i can tell you about the good stuff for the rifle .[/quote][quote]

How mant times have you shot now?

packrat · Senior Member

Little Rickie said:
I like the looks of the guy.

UUUUH ---ya might wanna watch out who you say that to around here, ya just never know........... Laughing