Trail NP XL .25 deals

[jlp920]

I am seeing these breakers for just over 200 bucks from a couple of online retailers, I’ve been thinking about a magnum springer for a while and thought I’d throw it out there for the forum’s feedback. I’m tempted to bite, any reason I should hesitate? I primarily hunt squirrels and so want a little extra oomph for these northern grays. I am aware of the argument for more accuracy, less power, but I’m pretty sure a magnum is in my future. I am cool with .25, I can cast my own or get the 4 for 3 special from Pyramyd.

[only1harry]

I don't own one, but I have read that the Trail NP XL can be hard to shoot accurately. 

I moved your thread to the Crosman-Benji Gate so that you can get feedback from NP XL owners.

Coincidentally I have have taken a few hundred northern Grey's with .177 and .22 Springers and PCP's.  A few with .25 but never really had the need for the .25's "extra oomph" for squirrel.  The .177/22 did just fine and never wounded or lost any Grey's.  When I didn't make a head shot, a vitals shot with .22 always got the job done.

Harry

[jlp920]

Alright, thanks much. It’s good to know that kills can be that consistent, I know that I need to tighten up my approach a bit. I’m good with my Vantage, that gets around 19 fpe. I’m afraid I stretch my shots a bit and have seen a few straggle away-not fun. I guess I hoped that a more powerful springer could buy me a little wiggle room when the shot isn’t perfect, also a few more yards if I need them.
-jp

[A.K.A. Tommy Boy]

Jesse

I have a 22cal Benjamin NP XL 1100.   This gun is very accurate out to 55 yards.... BUT.. it requires Concentration & Good Springer Shooting Skills
in-order to be accurate with this gun.  The gun weighs about 11 LBS with scope and has around a 50 LB cocking force. If you get one then I would recommend doing a trigger mod to the stock trigger and adding bronze pivot washers.   I got my gun thru the GTA Classifieds and it was already modified with an up-graded piston seal, bronze pivot washers, Lube Tune, Barrel & Cylinder work plus a CDT GRT Trigger.   

I added a Bullseye ZR Scope Mount.  The former owner of my gun had broken 3 quality, aftermarket springer rated, scopes then gave up on the gun.  I have not had any scope issues since I added the Bullseye ZR Scope Mount. I also removed the shroud and all shroud related parts.   
I absolutely  "Love This Gun"  but many people that get this gun wind up not liking it for one reason or another.  I use this gun primarily for hunting.

Good Luck Sir.

Best Wishes - Tom


Walmart link on Benjamin Trail NP XL 725   >      https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjV6aCjwu3dAhWBwFkKHdqnCk0QFjANegQIBxAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FBenjamin-Trail-NP-XL-7250-25-caliber-Break-Barrel-Air-Rifle-with-scope-725fps-BT725WNP%2F17173799&usg=AOvVaw2ap0xt5lrBqlR8TeHyShwW

[jlp920]

Tom,
thanks for the reply. I will take all of that info under advisement.
Again, many thanks for weighing in and for the pic. Nice looking gun,
-jp

[T3PRanch]

The NP II is easier to cock, more powerful and easier to shoot IMHO!