Need advice for my Benjamin Trail NP AW .22

[pelletprophet]

Hey guys!

I just purchased a Benjamin Trail NP All Weather in a .22 caliber, and would like to know what kind of improvements/modifications other folks are doing for reliability, power, etc.  Below I am listing what I already purchased and what I plan on doing (with some questions).

Parts that are coming in:

1) Tuna's GRT-III trigger
2) GRS - NP Bushing/Washer Kit
3) Leapers 5th Gen 3-12x40AO SWAT Scope

Things I plan on doing in the future and questions:

1) Ed Shadows Tune - What is his pricing?

2) Upgrade to the Trail NP XL gas piston and upgrade piston seal.  Please watch this video as reference:    Would you guys recommend doing this for more power?  I read somewhere that the NP XL gas piston is different and won't fit in the NP, but this guy "appeared" to have done the install.  Also, what is the benefit of upgrading the piston seal?

Is there anything else that should or can be done to the gun to have it last a long time or perform better?  Any other possible improvements/modifications I am missing?

Thank you!

[amb5500c]

Welcome to the GTA. It sounds as if you have done some research and have your bases covered nicely. Others may have a few suggestions, but you're on the right track for sure. But, before I did any piston swapping, I would do plenty shooting. It will more than likely be more than enough as is, and meet all your needs without the piston swap.
Richard

[z28rod]

Shoot it at least 500 pellets to see what she will do, before swapping pistons.
1) Tuna's GRT-III trigger
2) GRS - NP Bushing/Washer Kit
3) Leapers 5th Gen 3-12x40AO SWAT Scope
these are all great upgrades, i fully agree Ive done the same on my titan GP except the brass bushings. My rifle is shooting 14.3 gr pellets at 720 fps, plenty enough for me.
And it shoots 5 in a dime at 20 yards, all day long so I'm happy with that. You must shoot the rifle at least 500 to 1000 rds. before making any rash decisions on the piston.

[Rickey]

Be careful with the clamshell safty.  Mine failed and you know what comes next.  A bent barrel and when it jumped out of my hand and the scope hit the concrete I ended up with a piece of junk.  Now I call crosman Mo. to see what they say.

[Wee Hooker]

Not to hijack the thread but what does a GRS - NP Bushing/Washer Kit do and where do you get one?
Thanks in advance. A search came up empty.

[josh3rd]

i think it's airguntoys.com

[kosmickopp]

  Just watched a little of the video - and perhaps I'm mistaken,  but I think he has a Canadian version of the Trail NP, that has a toned down Nitro Piston to limit it to 495 FPS.    The piston he upgraded to I doubt is the Trail NP XL piston, but the regular American version of the Trail NP that has more power.    The XL piston (much longer) I don't believe will fit in the NP's compression tube.    Again I could be wrong - but don't think so...   If yours is the standard Trail NP - a piston change would be foolish.   

That's my theory... 

The GRT trigger really makes these  guns shine - highly recommended!!!     Also, A basic lube tune with upgraded piston seal, can make these guns much better and increase their performance.   The washers in the barrel pivot will wear out eventually and the brass replacements surely are the way to go.

   The best thing is to take that new gun out shoot it a lot, try some different pellets to see what the gun favors and have some big fun!   

Enjoy!   

 
  

[pelletprophet]

Not to hijack the thread but what does a GRS - NP Bushing/Washer Kit do and where do you get one?
Thanks in advance. A search came up empty.

Read over this link for more information about the kit:
http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=4622.0

[pelletprophet]

Thanks for all of the great information guys!  It's really appreciated. 

What upgraded piston seal do you guys recommend?  I found that someone on this forum used the following for his Benji XL, but no mention of the gun on the page:

http://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/catalog/item/251485/6616786.htm

[pelletprophet]

The GRT trigger really makes these  guns shine - highly recommended!!!     Also, A basic lube tune with upgraded piston seal, can make these guns much better and increase their performance.   The washers in the barrel pivot will wear out eventually and the brass replacements surely are the way to go.

Can you recommend a specific upgraded piston seal?  I had a link to some red ones above, but not sure if they would work.  Also, you mentioned replacing the barrel pivot washers.  Are these the same washers in the GRS kit?  Or are they different?

Thanks man!

Erik

[shadow]

PM sent. Ed

[john]

...I don't believe will fit in the NP's compression tube.    Again I could be wrong - but don't think so...   If yours is the standard Trail NP - a piston change would be foolish.  

That's my theory...

Once again, kosmickopp has solved a case.   The part numbers are indeed different.

Trail NP      Item17   BT9M22-02-00    GasSpring    Item3   BT9M22-00-5   
Trail NP XL  Item18   BT1500-04-00   GasSpring    Item3   BT1500-00-2

[pelletprophet]

HAHA!  Thanks guys.  = )

[pelletprophet]

NM