The new Benjamin Wildfire

[moorepower]

looks like a fun plinker. I could have used one of these as a kid shooting sparrows in barns at night.

[Bishopsfriend]

I put in my name for notification when their overdue stock comes in.  Nice to know about the front sight, thanks.  Midway also has a $10 off over $100 going on if it's not on the sale list.  I thought I'd give it a try.  The Darkside got me in June '16 this will be PCP #5... Dang you guys!  Dave

[oldpro]

Oldpro, where did you find one?

I know a few people 

[45Bravo]

I enjoyed my 1077, but didn't like the cool down.

$140?
60 shots on a 2000psi fill?

I will bite on that..

Yes it's "double action" trigger.
But it's got fun written all over it..

Possible wood stock option?

[45Bravo]

My main question is if they put a real barrel on it, or left the pencil barrel..

[beejwest]

Oldpro, where did you find one?

I know a few people 

Luckeeeeee

[anti-squirrel]

Me want.



2000# fill, semi-auto.  Low cost.  Crosman just changed the game.   This is just about "Disposable cash".

[Killfire]

I've never played with a 1077 but I love my maximus so this looks appealing to me. Is the trigger that bad though? Are there any mods that make them better? I installed a brass trigger to my maximus to fix that one that's why I ask.

[Wayne52]

I probably will be purchasing one of these when they're available, I would definitely start out by seeing what I might possibly do to make the trigger better, I was just reading a thread from a Canadian forum of mods to the trigger on it but didn't get real deep into it.  I would also consider getting a 1077 wood stock for it too, that shouldn't be too awfully hard to modify for the guage I wouldn't think.  I think that it's cool that Travis was able to order one of them early, you know for sure that he'll be looking it over with a fine tooth comb to see what can be done to improve it.

[CraigH]

I've never played with a 1077 but I love my maximus so this looks appealing to me. Is the trigger that bad though? Are there any mods that make them better? I installed a brass trigger to my maximus to fix that one that's why I ask.

I have both.  The 1077 trigger is simply what it is - a double action revolver.  First the rotation is felt then the "second stage" of firing comes in.  But it is rather light and does not affect the hold.  A deliberate pull when on target is not difficult.  Easy to learn.  Nothing like an out of the box 2260, Discovery, Maximus.

[Wayne52]

I've never played with a 1077 but I love my maximus so this looks appealing to me. Is the trigger that bad though? Are there any mods that make them better? I installed a brass trigger to my maximus to fix that one that's why I ask.

I have both.  The 1077 trigger is simply what it is - a double action revolver.  First the rotation is felt then the "second stage" of firing comes in.  But it is rather light and does not affect the hold.  A deliberate pull when on target is not difficult.  Easy to learn.  Nothing like an out of the box 2260, Discovery, Maximus.

I seen where Powermax is going to start making the HiPAC's for the 1077 again.

[comemeer]

60 shots per 2000# fill…semi auto… You will go through a lot of pellets fast, better stock up!

[Joekrooz]

I'm wondering why Midway is the only site with this rifle, not even on the Crosman/Benjamin site yet?  When's it gonna ship???  This is like an entry level pcp at 50% off, wow!

[CraigH]

The Crosman website frequently lags their product availability.

[Underdog]

you didn't mention the best part:  semi-auto!!

Didn't mention the other best part either:

"PCP powdered, the Wildfire has a velocity of up to 800 fps."

What kind of strange alchemy is "PCP POWDER" anyway?

 

[Joekrooz]

Saw this thread yesterday, and thought, meh, whatever . .  Had to go and look at the 1077 because of the resemblance, and now I want one bad!  Looks like a lot of fun!

[Blue]

I'm wondering why Midway is the only site with this rifle, not even on the Crosman/Benjamin site yet?  When's it gonna ship???  This is like an entry level pcp at 50% off, wow!

I think Crosman occasionally sets up agreements with a single retailer when they roll out a new product.

I remember the TR77 (when it was a wire spring only power plant) being ONLY available through Walmart for the first year.

Blue

[nervoustrigger]

This is an interesting rifle.  The velocity stability of high pressure air makes way more sense in a semi-auto as compared to CO2.  Seems like a logical upgrade to the 1077.  Kudos to Crosman for bringing this to market.  There's nothing else like it at the price point.

I'm looking at the 1077 exploded parts diagram.  In terms of accuracy, the Crosman barrels can be quite good with a little cleanup work and the right pellet, but the plastic receiver and "tube over straw barrel" don't lend themselves to typical PCP precision.  Also, the trigger / semi-auto mechanism won't make it any easier but at this price point, it would be easy to justify buying one for popping rats or getting the kids in the game by shooting reactive targets in the back yard.  Particularly so for shooters who already have a pump or tank, perhaps not so much for first-time PCP buyers.

I will sure be watching closely to see how things develop.  If it can be made to drill 1/2" groups at 25 yards, I'll be getting one for the kids.

[JSwenson]

Guess Midway is Special,  other will be posting this week.   I hear production won't be available till April.

I'm wondering why Midway is the only site with this rifle, not even on the Crosman/Benjamin site yet?  When's it gonna ship???  This is like an entry level pcp at 50% off, wow!

[JSwenson]

I have 2 1077's that have over 60k rounds through each of them without leaks or issues. they are great plinkers when they work. Mine are connected to a 20 lb co2 tank so no loss of pressure no matter how fast they are shot.  This pcp version should be a good arcade type shooter with 60 rounds per fill.