Benjamin New Entry Level PCP - Maximus

[ezman604]

This is from the Crosman newsletter I just received.

BENJAMIN AIRGUNS ANNOUNCES NEW ENTRY LEVEL PCP RIFLE

BLOOMFIELD, New York (January 19, 2016) Benjamin Airguns, the premier hunting brand of Crosman Corporation, continues to lead the way in low cost, high performance precharged pneumatics with the introduction of the Maximus™ air rifle. The single shot bolt action rifle is set in an attractive black synthetic all-weather stock and will be available in .177 and .22 calibers.

"Built in America, the Maximus is for those shooters looking for a PCP-powered rifle that delivers maximum performance for the price. It’s packed with features and can be filled easily with a hand pump,” says Jennifer Lambert, VP of Marketing for Crosman.

The Maximus has a maximum fill pressure of 2000 PSI and can deliver up to 30 shots. The action is machined to accept dovetail optic mounts and the barrel is threaded, opening the door to additional accessories and customization.

"With velocities up to 1000 FPS in .177 caliber and 900 FPS in .22, the Maximus will help hunters limit out on small game without having to empty their wallets,” says Sonia Nau, Product Manager.

The Maximus features an on-board pressure gauge for monitoring fill pressure and a single stage trigger. It will be available in Spring 2016 with an MSRP of $199.99 for both calibers.
 
For additional information on the Benjamin Maximus, visit crosman.com or write to Chip Hunnicutt, Marketing Manager, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, or contact him via email at chip@crosman.com, Twitter @chiphunnicutt or by phone at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486). For up-to-the-minute news from Crosman Corporation, follow the company on Twitter (@crosmancorp).

[Sprungout]

Looks like a "synco"?

[StevenG]

Yeah, sure looks like a disco with a plastic stock.

[jward681]

Looks like a "synco"?

When I first looked at it that's exactly what I thought...... Then i looked at the pics and thought to myself "Looks like just a slimmer fore grip and a slightly higher buttstock for better cheek weld."

Even the description sounds like its based on the Disco action.....which wouldn't be bad as there's already mods available for it. Not a bad strategy on Crosman's part!

[Bicycleman]

There are a couple of things that I see that are to my liking: 
1- The barrel band is much closer to the end of the barrel - better barrel support.
2- There are studs for the sling already installed - a little savings for those of us that utilize a slings when hunting.
Synco may be a good nickname for it.

[StevenG]

Looks like a "synco"?

When I first looked at it that's exactly what I thought...... Then i looked at the pics and thought to myself "Looks like just a slimmer fore grip and a slightly higher buttstock for better cheek weld."

Even the description sounds like its based on the Disco action.....which wouldn't be bad as there's already mods available for it. Not a bad strategy on Crosman's part!

I don't think anyone was being negative with the comparison.
Personally, Synthetic stocks have their place. The action already being well known with lots of support is great. The MSRP being $199 is interesting considering the disco MSRP is 269. I wonder if the disco will see a price drop as well, since the stock can't be worth $70. I am sure crosman knows exactly what it is doing.

[ezman604]

The Katana, then the Disco. Now the Maximus.
Sorta the reverse of what they did with the 760. LOL
With it, they kept changing it yet kept the moniker 760. There are almost unrecognizable with the differences from my original 1966 PumpMaster 760 to todays plastic fantastic.
With the Maximus, they have just taken the Disco and redressed it yet again. And changed the name.

[HillGSA]

I think it looks pretty cool   

[jward681]

I wonder if that stock would interchange with the wood disco stock??

(whispers) Crosman maybe next a thumbhole stocked version??? I personally would fit a great excuse to buy one if they did lol

[ezman604]

Norm could probably fix you up with one.

[stealthhunt]

I bought Benjamin Disco .22 a year. by comparing to this model, I see the only different is a synthetic stock vs wooden. Here is my 2 cent. with wooden stock, if you want to go for Double Disco, you can sent the stock to recrown, so that it can fix both tubes.  https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2014/01/22-caliber-lightweight-double-disco-part-1/

[Pellethuntr]

I am curious to see whether or not Crosman continues to make the original Disco or if they decide to press the market towards this synthetic stock version. If they do continue to produce the Disco I am hoping to see the price come down a bit, maybe $219.99 for the wood stock version?

The price is certainly attractive but I'm not sure I am sold on the plastic stock.

[Rescue912]

Either the barrel is longer or the tube is shorter. If it retails at $199 I will have to buy one.

[HillGSA]

The grip looks to be a bit more vertical than the wood stock version ?
The bolt looks blacked out.

[Rescue35]

The press release also mentions a threaded barrel! I feel like I need one. If only Crosman could hit their availability dates.

[farmerjoe99]

Looks like a disco with a slightly longer threaded barrel?
Hopefully the cheek rest is higher.

[blackdiesel]

For $200 I would probably get one.

[FuzzyGrub]

It will certainly be the disco replacement.  They keep close to the disco price, but save $ on the syn stock and the plastic front sight.   

[Nomadic Pirate]

That's a really good looking Disco.

[Tater]

The press release also mentions a threaded barrel! I feel like I need one. If only Crosman could hit their availability dates.

Maybe if it's the same internals as the Disco it will be right on time.