Page 2 - Benjamin Bulldog Reviews

Shoots a lot of different ammo very accurately. Even round balls.

Nothing I can think of.

Lots of power and a great variety of ammo.

Very consistent, if there is a pellet "flier" it is due to me and not the rifle. I have shot hundreds of pellets which include diabolo, predator type and even 142gr cast lead hollow points. It consistently shoots 1-inch groups at 75 yards and could probably tightened if I were a better shooter (my bench is somewhat wobbly). Never had a pellet get stuck, no problems of ANY sort with this, ALWAYS works. Had it pumped up to 200 bar and sat in my closet for 4+ months sometimes and it is still holds air, etc. The gun is also balanced for the type of gun it is, not front heavy like many break-barrel types.

The picatinny rail is not level, it is at a slight right to left slant and appears to have been molded that way. It is not a deal killer as I was able to get it zeroed fairly easily, but I do which it were more of a "precision" type of rail. The fill port cover is plastic and tore off the first week I had it. Not a bid deal but... Also, the trigger is not horrible and does a reasonable job. However, it is going to be much different if you are used to Weihrauch, Air Arms or heck even m-rods (actually have great triggers in my opinion). Maybe a little smoother action. Overall, most of these things are nit-picking as if I were offered my money back to purchase something else I wouldn't do it as for the cost, power and consistency it is difficult to find something else to buy.

I have used this for nearly 2 years now and am very pleased overall. The sheer power out of the box is something to behold. Was used to 22 or 25 cal "tink" and this made a "boom" when I shot it. NOT quiet at all and certainly NOT backyard friendly. However, I didn't purchase this gun to plink cans or targets, I got it to hunt deer. OK...if anyone really wants to know how to make this better. I purchased a DonnyFL Emperor/Ronin moderator with the 6" extension and got the bulldog adapter, cost me $360 and took me 2 minutes to install (not kidding). OH MY GOODNESS, what a difference, the pellets make more of a sound hitting the wooding backstop than the gun itself. Holy cow, one can almost stealth hunt with this. Also, I purchased and installed a pitbull depinger and that took the "thwang" out of the tank. This has made me shoot more and more than ever before. Highly encourage anyone to consider this to deer hunt with if legal in your state. It is in KY anyway!

More power than I expected though last pellet shooter was a 10 pump from childhood. Scope is decent and will come in handy along with the included accessories.

Thought it would be lighter but if it holds up all is well.

Not as loud as an actual 357
Happy with my purchase.

What a beast! Cant wait to shoot it again.

Ammo is a little expensive.

Power upgrade is amazing.

Received well packaged and 3000psi in air tube.

Only comes with 1 mag. Should ship with 2. Also include picatinny riser rail with it. Would make it easier to mount a scope without having to use hard to find Xtra High scope rings. Also move the side lever forward to a more ergonomic location. With it's current position, it is behind your head when rifle is shouldered. And finally, add baffles to dampen decibels.

Does NOT give listed velocities. 20 percent below listed muzzle velocity, according to my competition electronic DLX chrony.
This airgun is LOUD!!!! As loud as my 4" bbl 357 mag shooting 38 spl +P.

Everything

I like everything about the rifle it a great hunting rifle thanks pyramid air.

Nothing.

My rifle like the 127gr ,135gr and 147gr slugs.

With the right scope, this baby is very accurate. It was off exactly 3 inches from the sighting in a pyramid (The $20 deal--which is still worth it for the effort and quality assurance). So I zeroed it in myself. It took 6 shots at 50 yards. The first 3 zeroed it in. The last 3 were dead on and within 1/4" of center (at 50 yards). I LOVE this gun.

I can't think of anything.

I used Predator Polymag, .35 Cal, 81.01 Grains, Pointed pellets and the ATN X-Sight-4K, 3-14x Pro Edition Smart Day/Night Hunting Rifle Scope, which I love as well. The scope cost more than the gun and was well worth it.

When charged to 2900 PSI, it is much more powerful. At 2900 PSI it blew through and splintered a 2x12. After 5 shots, the pellet would only embed in the front side. If you're hunting anything large, you will want to refill the air after 5 shots.

With the right scope, this baby is very accurate. It was off exactly 3 inches from the sighting in a pyramid (The $20 deal--which is still worth it for the effort and quality assurance). So I zeroed it in myself. It took 6 shots at 50 yards. The first 3 zeroed it in. The last 3 were dead on and within 1/4" of center (at 50 yards). I LOVE this gun.

I can't think of anything.

I used Predator Polymag, .35 Cal, 81.01 Grains, Pointed pellets and the ATN X-Sight-4K, 3-14x Pro Edition Smart Day/Night Hunting Rifle Scope, which I love as well. The scope cost more than the gun and was well worth it.

bought two of these . one of them wouldnt hold air , but the great folks at pyramid air are replacing it . love everything about this gun . hits so hard . i got much more gun than i expected . magazine loads with ammo smooth and easy , inserts into gun easy and clean . cocking lever smooth and easy . gun is easy to charge with air . i put a red dot with one inch riser on it . love this gun .

better quality trigger . works perfect , but feels like it could be made out of better materials .

large reputable company . you will always be able to have this gun serviced . defects are not common with this gun , but if there is a problem ( like i had ) pyramid air will take care of it . this should be your first air gun if you are getting into pcp's .

Bought two new benjamin bulldogs .

One of the guns will not hold air .

Waiting to hear back from pyramid air .

when i was in the process of ordering i actually spoke with someone from pyramid air , and i asked if i should i should get the ten for ten test on this gun . They told me it wasnt necessary on the bulldog , because it is so reliable .

wish i would have got the ten for ten test .

Feel, optionability. The magazine is well designed.

Fix the leaks on a brand new gun. Make a better fill port guard.

Just here to confirm, in summer 2020, they are still shipping these things out BRAND NEW with the bad leak from the bleed valve screw. Thankfully previous reviewers from MANY YEARS AGO have instructed to use teflon tape on the screw which worked for me. I was losing 200 psi/day. How can they continue to churn out this slop? Take some pride, Crosman. Brand new, at this price, made in the USA. It is embarrassing, honestly. It's too much hassle to return, but if that teflon tape hadn't worked I would have. If you buy this gun, prepare to have to make repairs before even shooting it once.

So far pretty much everything has been good, shoots well, especially with the Nosler slugs, or some Griffin boat tail slugs I tried.

Fill port cover and put in a depinger.

Regular AR type handle and front sight works pretty well so far. Same goes for a red/green dot type sight. I was surprised that the AR sights would adjust enough for the not so flat trajectory of an air gun. Only had 30 yards so far, might have a different experience with longer ranges and run out of adjustment.

This is a powerful gun. Shooting JSB 81 gr pellets gives a max of 160 fpe, and Nosler 145 gr push up to 198 pfe. It easily dropped a 300 pound wild hog. Accuracy is great, and the price is a bargain compared to other big bore air rifles. It also has nice balance and is very comfortable to shoulder. The rotary magazine works well and is convenient for hunting, though I bought a single shot tray from Pitbull for target shooting. Overall, after shooting thousands of rounds over the span of 2 years, this has been a lot of fun to shoot.

I am disappointed by poor durability. I have owned the gun for 2 years, and after about 18 months it developed a slow leak that has gotten steadily worse over time. Currently, from 3000 psi it sheds about 100 psi per day. It is still okay for a day of shooting, but it bugs me that I can't store it for a month without needing to fully recharge. I have 4 other pcp guns (Airforce, Hatsan), none of which have ever leaked. Normally the leak would be covered by the manufacturer warranty, but Benjamin voids the warranty if you make ANY modifications (such as adding an additional sound moderator). The stock gun is pretty loud compared to other shrouded guns, so many Bulldog owners may be tempted to get an additional moderator. If it weren't for the leak, I would have given 5 stars.

As soon as the gun arrived, I added a moderator from Pitbull Airguns, which works well to reduce the sound level. But to add the moderator, it is necessary to remove the crown from the barrel, which voids the warranty from Benjamin. Adding a moderator clearly did not cause the gun to start leaking after 18 months later. I don't know if this is a common problem with Bulldogs, or maybe I just got a lemon. In either case I am really annoyed that I need to deal with a major defect that I have not seen in my other PCPs.

Very accurate fun to shoot super nice gun!

Its loud I would change the noise level.

I shouldve gotten the pyramid air- tuneup to give it a little bit more power

This rifle is a beast!!! The trigger is much better than I expected from some of the reviews.. it breaks crisp..If you do your part, and keep your shot distance reasonable, it will do a number on any critter in this country...

Trash the fill valve cover.. mine broke before I was half way through a tin of ammo,

Over all Im very satisfied with everything iv gotten from Pyramid Air ...Greg hooked me up fat!! Air Venturi compressor an all the trimmings

Very impressed its a hard hitter going to be doing some modifications soon to make it quiet , with a Danny FL moderator, Stronger hammer spring different cocking lever and De-pinger, overall very pleased with the performance and thrust output

Very lite and powerful.Shoots JSB pellets very well.with a 3000 psi fill the first mag is not as accurate as the second and third mag.So at a 2500 psi fill at 50 yards all three mags send JSB pellets in one large ragged hole.Velocity peaks at 933 fps for 156 foot lbs. With the Neilson Speciality Ammo 110 grain slugs I get sub 1/2" groups at 55 yards.The Air Venturi 127 grain round nose and flat are about 2" at 50 yards.The Rick Morill 97 grain pellets are an excellent cheaper choice and shoot about 2" groups at 50 yards.Its a powerhouse shooting pellets.The gun is lite and shoulders well.The charge handle in the rear is strange to me but it cycles very well.I thinknthe magazine design is genius.Plenty of room in the mag for long ammo.Its about as loud as a .22 long rimfire but without the super sonic crack.I think most of the noise you hear is the ping inside the airtube.I hunted rabbits with it 50 yards away from each other.Shot the first one and did not even spook the second one.

A factory Depinger and a baffle system for the hollow shroud. .30 caliber bolt,magazine and barrel option would be awesome.The power the gun puts out could really push a smaller caliber like a .257-.308.

Experiment with alot of ammo and fill pressures.Dont think because it can be filled to 3000 psi that it needs to be.zthe gun operates at 3000 but mine is more accurate with the JSB ammo at lower pressures.If you have this gun you need to look at Neilson Speciality Ammo's 110 and 142 grain slugs.Neilson designed these slugs for the Bulldogs barrel.
Excellent quality slugs.Have a strong backstop.This isn't your grandfather's BB gun.

This is a 67 year old life long hunter and shooter's first trip into pcp shooting. I have used break barrel pellet guns and have the 30 caliber break barrel - no comparison - I purchased them ( i bought two - his and hers) for hog hunting here in south texas and will report back after my hunts.

Dont know enough to criticise anything. Yet.

If you have any questions , chat with the air gun experts at pyramid air - they were extremely helpful in gun choice, which i bought from them and in my usage of compressors and tanks.

I bought this gun about 2 years ago and bought quite a few since then - but i keep going back to shoot this again and again because i just love it. Velocity using 81 grain ammo is just about what's stated in the specs with drop off at about 7th shot. 145 grain slugs are devastating in the Bulldog. I It feels balanced when shouldered and easy to manipulate; it isn't heavy, just different. I haven't shot targets at long range with this gun but have no problem grouping 2 magazines in 3/4 inch hole at about This is definitely my "go to" airgun.

I agree with some other reviews that state the cocking mechanism is a bit fragile. Mine still holds up but i can see a situation where it may break - not a showstopper.

it is a real good repeater and great at destroying all kinds of things. I i could only have 2 or 3 airguns the Bulldog would be one of them.