Brand | Benjamin |
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Color | Black |
Rounds | 8 |
Product Dimensions | 46"L x 4"W x 10"H |
Item Weight | 12.3 Pounds |
Team Name | BTAP25SX |
Air Gun Power Type | Electric |
Frame Material | Plastic |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 45 x 9.25 x 4 inches |
Package Weight | 5.83 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 46 x 10 x 4 inches |
Brand Name | Benjamin |
Warranty Description | Limited 5 Year Warranty |
Model Name | Benjamin Armada BTAP25SX PCP-Powered Multi-Shot Bolt Action .25- Caliber Pellet Hunting And Target Air Rifle Kit |
Material | Blend |
Suggested Users | "" |
Manufacturer | Crosman Corporation |
Part Number | BTAP25SX |
Model Year | 2021 |
Style | BTAP25SX |
Included Components | gun^manual^magazine |
Size | .25-Caliber |
Benjamin Armada Air Rifle
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Brand | Benjamin |
Color | Black |
Rounds | 8 |
Product Dimensions | 46"L x 4"W x 10"H |
Item Weight | 12.3 Pounds |
Team Name | BTAP25SX |
Air Gun Power Type | Electric |
Frame Material | Plastic |
About this item
- PCP-POWERED .25-CALIBER AIR GUN – Great for target shooting and medium-sized game hunting
- REVERSIBLE BOLT-ACTION - For right and left-handed sportsmen.
- MODULAR DESIGN WITH RIFLED BARREL - Quiet and versatile with on-board air pressure gauge.
- 8-ROUND ROTARY CLIP MAGAZINE - Multi-shot capable, delivers speeds up to 900 fps
- 4-16X50 mm RIFLESCOPE - With a multi-coated lens for accuracy downrange
- MACHINED RECEIVER AND 5-INCH PICATINNY RAIL - Add your favorite accessories.
- BIPOD
- BENJAMIN - A True Original
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Traditional Craftsmanship, Advanced Airgun Technology
Solid, hardwood stocks and durable synthetic options
Break barrel and PCP powered
Designed for hunting and the shooting sports
Full line of compatible magazines and accessories
Sleek Hardwood, Durable Synthetic, Modern Styling, Craftsmanship To Exacting Standards And High Performance
Also Offering A Full Line Of Compatible Benjamin Accessories
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ASIN | B00WNH1XEK |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #181,476 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #142 in Air Rifles |
Date First Available | April 24, 2015 |
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Customers like the accuracy and noise level of the air rifle. For example, they mention it's extremely accurate and super quiet. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, value, and ease of use.
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Customers are impressed with the accuracy of the air rifle. They say it is extremely accurate, incredible, and spooky accurate. They also say it has the stability to shoot orders of magnitude more accurate.
"...The accuracy is very good. I have read online that this unit can hit a good group at out to 100 yards...." Read more
"...several hundred rounds through it now and it is very consistent and accurate. I have not had to adjust my scope once I dialed in the zero at 20 yds...." Read more
"...The .25 Armada is a wonderfully quiet and spooky accurate varmint rifle --- very happy to add it to my collection!BMC..." Read more
"...got it sighted in, using the scope that was provided, this gun is dead accurate - even at some distance (50 - 75 yards)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the air gun. They mention that it is super quiet and doesn't sound like a gun. Some say that the sound level is ridiculous and that there is no loud crack.
"...Not only are there a plethora of ways to make this already quiet rifle even more quiet, there are some great (if not awesome) mods that can increase..." Read more
"...Very easy to shoot, no recoil at all.On top of that, it is quiet...." Read more
"...The .25 Armada is a wonderfully quiet and spooky accurate varmint rifle --- very happy to add it to my collection!BMC..." Read more
"...Another thing I really like is this pellet gun is really quiet compared to others I've used. Not silent by any means but no loud 'crack'...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the air gun. They mention that it is very effective, and lethal. The bipod works well, and the stock works OK. The rifle is pretty heavy, but fine for their use. The bolt functions alright, and it hits what they aim at.
"...The bipod works good for what it is. All in all a good package deal...." Read more
"...90 yards It shoots 8 shot 2 inch groups. The bolt functions alright. It’s a bit of a pull to get it all the way back. That may be adjustable also...." Read more
"...Stock on mine works OK, but is pretty loose and rattley, probably the worst thing on the gun...." Read more
"...Not the most powerful on the market, but that's not necessary for my needs either...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power of the air gun. They mention that it has a lot of power, is powerful enough for home defense, and has plenty of knockdown power. Some say that the air rifle packs some serious varmint stopping power.
"...This air rifle packs some serious varmint stopping power...." Read more
"I bought the combo package. Gun is nice, fun, accurate and powerful. Scope is a piece of garbage...." Read more
"...enough for hunting or even home defense and I think its powerful enough for both...." Read more
"The accuracy that this thing can achieve is amazing. .25 is really powerful. 👍😍..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the air gun. Some mention that it's a good quality rifle with plenty of knockdown power, while others say that the magazines seem variable in quality, the original stock is cheap plastic, and the gun looks used and defective.
"...The scope is reasonably good. It is 2nd FP, but is totally fine for backyard shooting...." Read more
"I bought the combo package. Gun is nice, fun, accurate and powerful. Scope is a piece of garbage...." Read more
"...cock the bolt back farther than normal (for cycling the rifle) is a little awkward and can be a pain...." Read more
"...makes it feel a bit cheap but the Armada .25 is still shooting great with the JSB pellets. it shoots alright with Benjamin pellets but not great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the air gun. Some mention it's well worth the money, has good accessories, and plenty of aftermarket mods available. They also say it'll give you an opportunity to target shoot for cheap. However, others say it isn't worth the price, has a cheap stock, and is rough for the price point.
"...Modestly priced, good accessories and plenty of aftermarket mods available.Long winded version below...." Read more
"..."touch" surfaces - trigger, bolt, pistol grip - seems a little rough for the price point - not bad, just nothing that feels "good"...." Read more
"...With the current prices of ammo, this gives me an opportunity to target shoot for cheap and I don't even have to drive to the range...." Read more
"...However the rifle is large, cumbersome and much more expensive than a real firearm...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the air gun. Some mention that it's accurate, easy to use, and fairly easy to site in. They say it'll shoot well and has no recoil. They also say it has plenty of power in the.25 caliber and is easy to fill and operate. However, others say that it is difficult, awkward, and cumbersome to set up and use. They mention that the magazine is a little difficult to use.
"...So you can’t say I didn’t warn you. Luckily these things are easy to work on!..." Read more
"...It’s not “easy” to pump. I’m around 200 pounds and it’s a work out pumping the 70 pumps in a row...." Read more
"...The trigger is nice. Two stage with a 1.5 lb second stage. Very easy to shoot, no recoil at all.On top of that, it is quiet...." Read more
"...Very difficult and awkward...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the weight of the air gun. They mention that it is very heavy and a pretty paper weight.
"...Some have mentioned that the rifle is heavy, but I guess it's all relative...." Read more
"...Might be best to order it left handed.It IS Heavy --- more so than a real m-4 -- if it is too much, try a smaller scope and drop the..." Read more
"...Rifle is pretty heavy, but fine for my use as I am using a sandbag on a fixed bench...." Read more
"...The rifle is quite heavy but that is mostly due to the scope...I use it at a bench or with a shooting stick which remedies the weight issue...." Read more
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Long winded version below.
After finally making the decision to buy a PCP (pre charged pneumatic) rifle, and a lot of research, I decided the Armada was the right rifle. It is a Marauder air rifle with an AR style stock instead of wood. All the internals are identical to a Benjamin Marauder.
I purchased mine in .25 cal, which is louder and less efficient as the .22 or .177 counterpart out of the box stock but what it lacks in the aforementioned fields it makes up in power! This air rifle packs some serious varmint stopping power.
Out of the box I’d have to say it is a little heavier than anticipated but overall it is manageable. (Don’t expect a small light daisy rider! This is a full on rifle!)
The included scope has a good sight picture and holds its accuracy. It’s nothing special but it gets the job done and I don’t foresee needing to change it. The bipod works good for what it is. All in all a good package deal.
I will say that if you are using a hand pump for ANY PCP rifle, get used to a workout! From empty (near 0 psi) it takes well over 100 pumps (with increasing resistance) to get the unit up to 3000 psi and if you shoot it as it comes from the factory, expect to have to “top off” the air after every few mags. It takes about 50 pumps to go from 2000 to 3000psi. So my advice is, if you’re gonna make the jump into PCP rifles, buy a $300 mini HPA pump and save your shoulders and back. If you get a .22 or .177, you will have to top off less because it takes less air per shot but you’ll still need to fill the thing somehow!
The magazine is a nice alternative to single shot rifles but the having to cock the bolt back farther than normal (for cycling the rifle) is a little awkward and can be a pain. I wish it was a push button release instead of using the bolt to hold it. You really have to pull back to get it to the “unlock” position. Once you get the hang of it, it’s not bad, just different.
The accuracy is very good. I have read online that this unit can hit a good group at out to 100 yards. I unfortunately do not have the back yard to test this but I will say I can stack pellets on each other at about 100 feet. Which is all that I need it for.
As far as sound, it’s louder than the .22 or .177 because of the increased barrel size and decreased room in the moderating baffles. There are plenty of modifications you can do to make this air rifle super quiet. I highly suggest looking up marauder (mrod) modifications. Not only are there a plethora of ways to make this already quiet rifle even more quiet, there are some great (if not awesome) mods that can increase shot count, consistency and accuracy. There are DIY mods for the mechanically inclined and “drop in” mods for people that don’t want to tinker. Do know that if you mod your rifle, it does void the factory warranty. So you can’t say I didn’t warn you. Luckily these things are easy to work on!
I have modded my rifle and now it performs greater than great! I get better shot count and wayyyy less noise. The impact of the pellet hitting the target is louder than the shot itself and even then, the shot only sounds loud because your face is right next to the rifle.
Down range, a person coughing sounds louder....
All in all, I would highly suggest this rifle but know that this isn’t a daisy pump rifle, this is a serious pellet projecting machine!
Wanted to give one final update after a few months. After putting around 1200 rounds through this rifle, I still maintain the 5+ star rating. I attached a picture of a dime-sized group I shot just today 4 months after I got this rifle.
The only adjustments to the scope have been 1-2 clicks here and there to correct for some very minor drift which is to be expected.
All I've really done is put 2 drops of PWS silicone chamber oil in the pump port every 600 shots or so and I'll put a little gun oil on the bolt. Other than that it is pretty maintenance free.
Use the right ammo and pressure and you won't be disappointed.
UPDATE 7/15/2021:
I would give this air rifle 6 stars if I could. I've put several hundred rounds through it now and it is very consistent and accurate. I have not had to adjust my scope once I dialed in the zero at 20 yds. I come from a firearms background and recently got back into air rifles, and where accuracy is concerned, the ammo matters just as much (sometimes more) than the rifle.
For those that have grouping problems, try different pellets and pressure levels. TLDR:
- This rifle groups very well. I've attached grouping shots with ranges, pellet brand/weights, and pressure levels
- Light pellets seem to like lower pressure, ~1900-2000 PSI. I got the H&N 7.25 gr Terminators to group well at those pressures.
- Heavier pellets do well at higher pressure, ~2500 PSI.
- Faster is not necessarily better. While the rifle can go up to 3000 PSI, I have read that the grouping might not be as consistent at those higher pressures.
- Use pellets that fit snugly in the chamber so that the skirts engage the rifling well. I had some cheaper pellets that were somewhat loose fitting and they wouldn't group consistently at any pressure.
Details:
I initially ran a test of several different pellets at 20 yds and 2500 PSI and found that the lighter 7.25 gr pellets would not group well.
I then lowered the pressure to 2000 PSI for the lighter pellets and they started grouping pretty nicely. I then tried Beeman Crow Magnum 9gr and H&N 9.57 gr pellets at 2500 PSI and you can see the results in the 2nd photo.
I have had good results with H&N pellets so far and will stick with those.
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I am new to PCP rifles and previously shot a spring piston air rifle. After shooting this, I am going to give away my spring piston rifle because the Armada beats it in every way possible. Attached is a 5 shot group at ~12 yds with the rifle pumped up to 2500 PSI. I shot those using the included bipod. All 5 are within the outline of a dime. I have never been able to get that kind of consistency with my spring piston rifle. So far, after shooting several different times, the point of impact has not changed substantially so it is pretty consistent from what I can tell so far.
The trigger is nice. Two stage with a 1.5 lb second stage. Very easy to shoot, no recoil at all.
On top of that, it is quiet. The sound of the pellet hitting the back of my steel bullet trap is louder than the report of the rifle, by a lot. When I fired my spring piston rifle, I could barely hear the pellet hit the trap over the SPRIONG of the rifle spring.
Some have mentioned that the rifle is heavy, but I guess it's all relative. I'm used to carrying a .308 so to me, the Armada actually feels light by comparison even with the scope and bipod. I'd say it is about 8.5 pounds if you take the bipod off. If you have the bipod on, you're most likely shooting off a bench or other support and the weight doesn't really matter.
The scope is reasonably good. It is 2nd FP, but is totally fine for backyard shooting. It has a side focus/parallax adjustment knob, elevation and windage knobs with distinct clicks, 4-16x mag and keeps its zero as far as I can tell so far after shooting it for a week. For the range that I'm shooting (~20 yds), I just keep it at 8x.
I like that the grip and buttstock are milspec. I happen to have an extra AR-15 grip and Magpul buttstock and put those on for better comfort. That said, the included buttstock isn't horrible. I shot the attached 5 shot group with the included buttstock before I switched it out. Also, the handguard is MLOK compliant so if you want to attach any rails or other accessories, that is also easy to do.
This rifle is a bit more expensive, but to me was totally worth it and is a good value. With the current prices of ammo, this gives me an opportunity to target shoot for cheap and I don't even have to drive to the range. I just shoot out my back window into my target holder/bullet trap and no one even knows. :-D
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
Wanted to give one final update after a few months. After putting around 1200 rounds through this rifle, I still maintain the 5+ star rating. I attached a picture of a dime-sized group I shot just today 4 months after I got this rifle.
The only adjustments to the scope have been 1-2 clicks here and there to correct for some very minor drift which is to be expected.
All I've really done is put 2 drops of PWS silicone chamber oil in the pump port every 600 shots or so and I'll put a little gun oil on the bolt. Other than that it is pretty maintenance free.
Use the right ammo and pressure and you won't be disappointed.
UPDATE 7/15/2021:
I would give this air rifle 6 stars if I could. I've put several hundred rounds through it now and it is very consistent and accurate. I have not had to adjust my scope once I dialed in the zero at 20 yds. I come from a firearms background and recently got back into air rifles, and where accuracy is concerned, the ammo matters just as much (sometimes more) than the rifle.
For those that have grouping problems, try different pellets and pressure levels. TLDR:
- This rifle groups very well. I've attached grouping shots with ranges, pellet brand/weights, and pressure levels
- Light pellets seem to like lower pressure, ~1900-2000 PSI. I got the H&N 7.25 gr Terminators to group well at those pressures.
- Heavier pellets do well at higher pressure, ~2500 PSI.
- Faster is not necessarily better. While the rifle can go up to 3000 PSI, I have read that the grouping might not be as consistent at those higher pressures.
- Use pellets that fit snugly in the chamber so that the skirts engage the rifling well. I had some cheaper pellets that were somewhat loose fitting and they wouldn't group consistently at any pressure.
Details:
I initially ran a test of several different pellets at 20 yds and 2500 PSI and found that the lighter 7.25 gr pellets would not group well.
I then lowered the pressure to 2000 PSI for the lighter pellets and they started grouping pretty nicely. I then tried Beeman Crow Magnum 9gr and H&N 9.57 gr pellets at 2500 PSI and you can see the results in the 2nd photo.
I have had good results with H&N pellets so far and will stick with those.
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I am new to PCP rifles and previously shot a spring piston air rifle. After shooting this, I am going to give away my spring piston rifle because the Armada beats it in every way possible. Attached is a 5 shot group at ~12 yds with the rifle pumped up to 2500 PSI. I shot those using the included bipod. All 5 are within the outline of a dime. I have never been able to get that kind of consistency with my spring piston rifle. So far, after shooting several different times, the point of impact has not changed substantially so it is pretty consistent from what I can tell so far.
The trigger is nice. Two stage with a 1.5 lb second stage. Very easy to shoot, no recoil at all.
On top of that, it is quiet. The sound of the pellet hitting the back of my steel bullet trap is louder than the report of the rifle, by a lot. When I fired my spring piston rifle, I could barely hear the pellet hit the trap over the SPRIONG of the rifle spring.
Some have mentioned that the rifle is heavy, but I guess it's all relative. I'm used to carrying a .308 so to me, the Armada actually feels light by comparison even with the scope and bipod. I'd say it is about 8.5 pounds if you take the bipod off. If you have the bipod on, you're most likely shooting off a bench or other support and the weight doesn't really matter.
The scope is reasonably good. It is 2nd FP, but is totally fine for backyard shooting. It has a side focus/parallax adjustment knob, elevation and windage knobs with distinct clicks, 4-16x mag and keeps its zero as far as I can tell so far after shooting it for a week. For the range that I'm shooting (~20 yds), I just keep it at 8x.
I like that the grip and buttstock are milspec. I happen to have an extra AR-15 grip and Magpul buttstock and put those on for better comfort. That said, the included buttstock isn't horrible. I shot the attached 5 shot group with the included buttstock before I switched it out. Also, the handguard is MLOK compliant so if you want to attach any rails or other accessories, that is also easy to do.
This rifle is a bit more expensive, but to me was totally worth it and is a good value. With the current prices of ammo, this gives me an opportunity to target shoot for cheap and I don't even have to drive to the range. I just shoot out my back window into my target holder/bullet trap and no one even knows. :-D