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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
By Barry from USA on 2010-12-21 18:32:22 Things I liked:Good quality. It is doing just as it is designed.What others should know:Follow instructions. Pump slow and deliberate. |  |
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By RON from USA on 2013-03-02 22:39:31 Things I liked:NOT MUCHThings I would have changed:PUT SOME GOOD O RINGS IN THIS PUMP What others should know:PUT THE PRICE OF THIS TOWARDS AN 88 CF 4500 PSI CARBON FIBER TANK. IT IS WELL WORTH IT. |
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- Things I liked:Works great
Things I would have changed:longer fill hose
What others should know:dont expect to pump up a pcp like you would a variable pump air gun.this takes some work and a lot of strokes.Marauder=50 recluse=200 - Things I liked:Well made, easy to use. Very simple to attach to airgun or tank with the proper fittings.
Things I would have changed:At this point of usage, (about 4 months) doesn't seem to need any upgrades.
What others should know:This is a follow up of my first review. Now that I've used the Benjamin Hand Pump for 4 months now, I like the ease of operation..true you need to have a little physical weight behind you (150 lbs or so) to properly use this and probably ANY hand pump. I've used this for my P-Rod and also my M-Rod, filling these to 2900 psi. I've used the Pump to fill a tank to 3000 psi which took a little extra effort to top-off. With proper technique the Benjamin Hand Pump will NOT get HOT, you just can't be in a "filling race", pace yourself and take your time, no problems. Last week I was having a problem with a seal fighting back, (vacuum), I called PA and they gave me the Warranty backer phone number and I have seal kits on the way with easy to follow instructions on how to install, NO CHARGE. Depending on the amount of shooting you do with need of refilling your gun, The Benjamin Hand Pump will pack easily into your rig for the 60 pumps or so to "top-off" your gun. Keep a cardboard box handy to set your gun and the pump on when filling so not to get any dirt in it (this may have been my initial problem with the seals in mine). Watch Tom's video on the use of Hand Pumps and just plain don't get in a Hurry...heat, dirt, dust act fast on the seals. The Pump is doing it's part...You do Your's. - Things I liked:Does its job for discovery but very hard for marauder
Things I would have changed:Make it easy to pump - Things I liked:works great with the benjamin marauder.
Things I would have changed:makking it easier to pump somehow? Im a solid 215, and I dont know how someone 150lbs or less could use this pump.
What others should know:youll have strong triceps from using this. - Things I liked:Easy to use. A must have for PCP air guns.
Things I would have changed:Make the hand pump less expensive and make an affordable electric one.
What others should know:Works like a bicycle pump! - Things I liked:I purchased this pump for use with my Marauder, which is my first PCP rifle. To date I have shot around 250 pellets through my rifle and so far the pump has worked flawlessly. After reading reviews concerning the use of this pump I gathered all the info I could concerning the proper method for using the pump and so far have had great success. As also noted in reviews the pump can be a little difficult above 2500 psi and does take a little weight to operate. I weigh 180 lbs. and had to learn the right technique for getting the last inch or so of the pump stroke. For anyone wanting to try PCPs and don't have high pressure tanks available (like me) I would recommend this pump as a more affordable alternative.
Things I would have changed:Nothing.
What others should know:Before using this pump, get all the info you can from reviews and articles on the best operating method. - Things I liked:NOT MUCH
Things I would have changed:PUT SOME GOOD O RINGS IN THIS PUMP
What others should know:PUT THE PRICE OF THIS TOWARDS AN 88 CF 4500 PSI CARBON FIBER TANK. IT IS WELL WORTH IT. - Things I liked:So far so good
Things I would have changed:N/a - Things I liked:Works just fine for the application. Seems to build very well, and should hold up for the long haul.
Things I would have changed:To new with PCP pumps to honestly rate.
What others should know:Depending on your own application, it's best to start with the "Factory" pump, and let you experience rate it. - Things I liked:Not much. It's easy to take apart to rebuild which is good because you're going to be doing it a lot.
Things I would have changed:This pump all comes down to one tiny o-ring. It's the final stage seal that does the major compression under a kinetic friction load and it fails constantly. I've owned this pump since 2009 and and had to rebuild it weekly if not more often when I shoot my M-rod. The Manufacturer (Not Crosman/Benjamin) recommends using 10W30 motor oil to lube it, which it leaks out the pressure realse screw and makes a mess. The motor oil combined with the disintegrated o-rings make a disaster inside the pump. I'd hate to think whats gotten into my rifle. I just rebuilt it AGAIN and it seems to have quit for good. Good riddance.
What others should know:Don't bother with this pump! I think this is the worst product Benjamin has ever put their name on. I love my M-Rod .25 but hate this thing. Do yourself a favor and buy a tank. I'm not sure who makes a better pump but I'm about to start my research. - Things I liked:This pump seems to be a very heavy duty piece of equipment. I purchased a dessicant filter for this pump from the manufacturer. From what I've read, heat and moisture are the enemies of hand pumps.
Things I would have changed:Pump works as advertised.
What others should know:This is my first experience with pcp's. There is a wealth of information on the PyramydAir web site. Tom Gaylord's video on the proper use of a hand pump should be required reading. - Things I liked:So far the pump holds pressure well and works as designed, Pumps from 0-2000 PSI is hard, but from 2000-3000 Psi it fills pretty quickly on my Marauder.
Things I would have changed:Price or make it easier to pump and less of a workout.
What others should know:A pump should be a necessity of a PCP airgun owner. If you do not live close to sports store or want to fill your own storage tanks. This pump works as designed for a fair price. - Things I liked:Pump was straight foward but comes with only assembly instructions.
Things I would have changed:The air hose is to short you have to lay your gun on the ground. For the price should come with a moist seperator.
What others should know:if you pump to 3000 psi from empty be prepaired for a work out. - Things I liked:It gets the job done. It's a good workout. Pumped Air is Free.
Things I would have changed:Make the pumping effort needed much lesser than it currently needs.
What others should know:Unless you're a hardcore fitness freak - you will tire reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal fast using this pump ... I charge my .22 Marauder to 2800 psi and 30 shots later, I find myself at 1800 psi ... To pump it from 1800 psi to 2800 psi - you're looking at approx 100 pumps ... This might not sound a lot, but trust me - it's a looooooooooooot of huffing and puffing, especially if you're not "in shape" like I am! P.S: After about 2 weeks of using the pump, I decided it was better to cough up the money needed to get a scuba tank and Adaptors! (100cuft @ 3300 psi Scuba Tank -> $265 + Adaptors -> $135) - Things I liked:A very well constructed pump.
Things I would have changed:Nothing that I would change.
What others should know:The pump works real well. It takes some effort when you get to 2500psi and above. Using a tank seems like a better idea. - Things I liked:I didn't like this product because after I used it for a week, the pump stopped working.
Things I would have changed:I would like change everything. - Things I liked:doing job quite well,
Things I would have changed:Longer hose, adding drier, It pump too much moisture to my marauder, I have to disassembly my gun too clean air reservoir every month or less.
What others should know:You should consider a risk by making your air reservoir more change become rusting. If you buy this, you should add a drier from lowe's. It may help. - Things I liked:I know filling my benjamin to 3,000 lbs. with a hand pump would take some effort...but it does the job
Things I would have changed:longer fill hose...pump a bit pricey
What others should know:once my benjamin gets below 2,000 lbs. i pump it back up..does not take to long then. - Things I liked:VERY SIMPLE TO USE WITH LITTLE EFFORT YOU KIDDING ME THIS PUMPS UP TO 3600 PSI ALL METAL CONSTRUCTION HIGH QUALITY TAKES ABOUT 80 PUMPS TO FILL MY BENJAMIN MARAUDER TO 3000 PSI
Things I would have changed:LONGER PUMP STROKES
What others should know:TOP OF THE LINE PUMP GOOD CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL - 123 ... 67
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Overall rating:5 5.0
Value for money:5 5.0
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Things I would have changed:More psi per pump.
What others should know:No