Benjamin trail np2

[Barnsnelbon]

So just got a Benjamin trail np2 and was wondering if the point of impact will change after breakin it in? Basically I put te scope on it and ran out of clicks before I could even get with in 5 inches of what I'm aiming at.

[Airgun.Sniper]

People are so quick to get the gun shooting....what needs to be done is rather clean the barrel. Make sure all screws are tight on the stock and on scope/scope mount. Then learn artillery hold for that particular rifle...then shot 500 pellets (more or less) through the gun....then yes maybe the gun will tone down after break in and you will have to re zero your scope.

[Barnsnelbon]

I know you have to break it in. Just was confused why I'd run out clicks on the scope it seems to be coming down now tho. Just got ahead of my self

[mobilehomer]

How far are you shooting? The barrel is about 1 1/2" below the scope. Most scopes are 1/4" per click at 100 yards. At twenty yards this translates to 20 clicks to move 1".  If you are at ten yards, the group should be about 1" or so low. If you are at twenty yards, the group can be centered, but if you go 1" high at twenty, it will be close to zero at forty.
There could also be some droop. This can be compensated for by a drooper mount, or my preferred method, bending the barrel. There are several tutorials in the library.

[Airgun.Sniper]

How far are you shooting? The barrel is about 1 1/2" below the scope. Most scopes are 1/4" per click at 100 yards. At twenty yards this translates to 20 clicks to move 1".  If you are at ten yards, the group should be about 1" or so low. If you are at twenty yards, the group can be centered, but if you go 1" high at twenty, it will be close to zero at forty.
There could also be some droop. This can be compensated for by a drooper mount, or my preferred method, bending the barrel. There are several tutorials in the library.

 all barrels before leaving crosman factory within 30 moa

[mobilehomer]

Jay, I have two of them. A Trail NP2 and a Steel Eagle, had to bend both barrels. The SE was so bad that I had to replace it. I think they may get bent when they test fire in the jig.

[Airgun.Sniper]

 makes sense....a lot of pressure on the gun when the cock it for sure

 Cheers

 Jay

[Barnsnelbon]

I was shooting at 20 yards. The more I shot it the better it got now it's to about 1.5 in groups about with crossman premiers.

[mobilehomer]

My two like the JSB Exact Jumbo 18.1s the best.

[WiseGuy]

I zeroed my NP2 at 20 yards.  It has the bundled scope that PA sent with it, the CP 3-9x40AO and has been working pretty good since I got it.  I have about 700 shots thru it and still going strong.  Was about 2" down and right out of the box, but was easily adjusted.  It is not a tack driver, but it is pretty accurate for hunting.  Mine likes the cheap CPHP and the H&N Crow Magnums the best so far.  You will enjoy your trail NP2.

[Charles Outdoors]

No problem with barrel droop on my Trail NP2. I got 4 shots under a dime at 20 yards 4-5 times in a row once I got the gun and warmed up. Always had that one flier that was most likely my fault.  Could most likely get there if I tried. Was just getting a quick feel for what it would do once I got the trigger adjusted.  Took it out Sunday and noticed the stock bows in at the breech block on one side and has rubbed the blueing off.  If I had caught it I could have most likely pulled it out and applied heat and got it to clear. I guess it will be going back. Called Crosman, they said return it where I got it from.

[DOKF]

The POI did not change significantly for my NP2 over time.  I scoped it after about 50 shots, then went for it.

Groupings however, did improve greatly over time.


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[Trail Master]

Yeah Alex I had to return my Trail NP2 three times before I got a good one. I bought mine at Cabelas so was fortunate to fully inspect this last one that I have now. Let me tell ya, replace the plastic washers inbetween the barrel block and the breech forks with either brass or bronze. It makes a huge impact on accuracy. Also while u have it apart take your trigger out and put moly paste around the trigger sear. Actually Ken wrote a real nice write up on the trigger for out guns that does improve it. Which will improve your groups. I'll try and post it here along with the post for the barrel pivot washers and other useful info to help improve your new gun. I have mine shooting 1/2" groups at 20 yards. I'm very pleased. I have about 1500 - 2000 pellets through mine so far and have only had it for a month I shoot it a lot.

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=79742.msg759927#msg759927

[Trail Master]

Also Alex here is another good link to look at for out Trail NP2's it has the exact Inside, Outside And Thickness diameters for the washers.

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=105524.0

[Trail Master]

One more thing...lol here is the link for Ken's write up on the trigger job you can do to improve your trigger. Thank you Ken also for this it's well written out. It does help, I didn't get the washers but plan to in the near future.

http://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=106425.0

[jeffk185]

I had a large amount of barrel droop on my NP2 model sold at Big 5. I could have returned it, but I got the last one. I have a raccoon problem that is out of control, so I didn't want to wait.

I removed the barrel shroud and used a forked tree to bend the barrel. It sounds very crude, but it works amazing well. I went slowly and got  it very close to zero, with several iterations.   I was surprised by how little force it took to tweak the barrel with the tree.  I tried building a barrel bending fixture shown in this forum, but it wasn't working for me.

The goal is get close to zero in the middle of the scope adjustments, by bending the barrel. Don't adjust your scope until it's close to the end of it's limits. It will not hold zero.

After getting the barrel adjusted, then zeroing it  in with a few clicks, I was ready. Two raccoons in two nights, so far. This pellet gun is great, once you spend some time getting it dialed in. It's a lot of bang for the buck.  The last thing I need to do is work on the trigger.

[Charles Outdoors]

I had a large amount of barrel droop on my NP2 model sold at Big 5. I could have returned it, but I got the last one. I have a raccoon problem that is out of control, so I didn't want to wait.

I removed the barrel shroud and used a forked tree to bend the barrel. It sounds very crude, but it works amazing well. I went slowly and got  it very close to zero, with several iterations.   I was surprised by how little force it took to tweak the barrel with the tree.  I tried building a barrel bending fixture shown in this forum, but it wasn't working for me.

The goal is get close to zero in the middle of the scope adjustments, by bending the barrel. Don't adjust your scope until it's close to the end of it's limits. It will not hold zero.

After getting the barrel adjusted, then zeroing it  in with a few clicks, I was ready. Two raccoons in two nights, so far. This pellet gun is great, once you spend some time getting it dialed in. It's a lot of bang for the buck.  The last thing I need to do is work on the trigger.

The second stage creep can be adjusted out to a crisp but firm let off. You have to adjust the screw back and forth slightly after finding the right spot. I did my by making slight adjustment from where it was, then going one full turn in and a tweeking it to see how it felt, then 2 full turns the other way and and tweeking it back and forth. Seemed like the full turn in got me close, then some minor adjustment. Too far one way or the other and it will have creep or be harder to pull. It's still not what I call a light trigger pull, but it's not bad lack previous Crosman triggers. I've heard there is a spring kit on Ebay that will lower the pull weight, have not looked. 

[seitg74]

Getting in on this thread for updates.  Picked up a Summit in .177.  Light and hollow but good form and comfortable.  Thing shoots fast!  Pretty much flattens out all the lead pellets in 7 or 8 grain when it hits the duct seal, flat head match pellets look like Crow Magnums after impact!  Was hoping the trigger would be lighter unless there is a fix like on the first one.  I have to look at all the postings you guys put up here.  Probably should have went with the upgraded Trail 2 for the scope and sling but the Summit was $141 shipped from Crosman with a Tuesday discount.  Hard to pass it up. Just started shooting indoors but thinking it will turn out to be a good hunter.  If anything like my original Trail, long break in period.

[Back_Roads]

 The included scopes for the most part aren't a deal breaker, I Swap them out ASAP, it is whats under the hood that counts

[jeffk185]

Thanks for the trigger tips Craymar.  I forgot to mention I also removed the throw away scope that came with the gun and put on a nice Bushnell. Now that I can see, I'll get the trigger dialed in.