Benjamin Maximus .177

[ajshoots]

I recently bought a .177 Maximus for the wife and kids. I am happy with the .22 Maximus as it came shooting a good bell curve with a low ES straight from Crosman. I have yet to do anything to the .22 except for a 2 screw trigger mod and lighter trigger spring.

I received the .177 Maximus from PA Friday. I quickly did the 2 screw trigger mod and replaced the trigger spring with a lighter one. Filled the gun to 2000psi and shot a 30shot string with 7.9gr premiers that averaged 950fps and an ES around 30fps. I have alot of 10.5gr premiers and decided to try them. 30 shots at 850fps avg ES around 30fps. I was rather impressed as this is the 3rd new Crosman/Benjamin I have bought in the last year that has come straight from the factory with a good solid tune.

I mounted a 4-16x40 BSA Contender and got it zeroed yesterday. Here is the first 5 shot group at 15 yards with 10.5gr Crosman Premiers.


Now after having both a .22 and .177 Maximus, I think these guns are a great value for new or veteran airgunners alike.

 

[ajshoots]

 

[bill_dd97]

Great performance out of the box. What was the ending pressure after 30 shots?

 

[ajshoots]

Not sure how accurate the stock gauges are as it doesn't match my tank gauge and they aren't marked very well, but it looks to be around 1200psi ending pressure.

 

[mcoulter]

Thanks for sharing this info! I've been wondering how the shot counts are between the two rifles? Is the .177 capable of more shots per fill? 

 

[ztirffritz]

My .22 Maximus is now my go-to gun. It's accurate, and light, and cheap. I don't mind dragging it around out in the woods.

 

[ajshoots]

mcoulterThanks for sharing this info! I've been wondering how the shot counts are between the two rifles? Is the .177 capable of more shots per fill?

My .22 gets 20 really tight shots at 830fps with 14.3gr while the .177 gets 30 shots as stated. I have tuned and modded a number of Discoverys, so I know there are all sorts of tuning options for the Maximus. I am content with mine in stock form, but if I wanted to up the shot count and gain efficiency, I would make a couple SSG's.

Both guns shoot very well. Not sure if Crosman sorted their past barrel issues, but both of mine are very accurate for $200 air rifles!!

 

[ajshoots]

ztirffritzMy .22 Maximus is now my go-to gun. It's accurate, and light, and cheap. I don't mind dragging it around out in the woods.

great gun for the money!!

 

[ajshoots]

I doubt I will spend the money to upgrade, but with a Marauder trigger the Maximus would be even sweeter!! I had a couple Disco's I put Mrod trigger groups in and it really made the guns about perfect!!

I have a Neil Clague Ldc on my .22 and it is so quiet. I thought about a slip on Clague for the .177, but haven't got that far yet.

 

[ajshoots]

 

[Goodtogo]

Chip changed the AGN discount this morning. Now 25%. Makes the Maxi even a better deal?

Look under "General airgunning".
Here is a quote from Chip's post.


We still do the Tuesday/Friday deals but your best everyday bet is the AGNATION. Tell you what, because I think this is the best forum around, I’ve upped the AGNATION discount to 25%.

 

[ztirffritz]

"Goodtogo"Chip changed the AGN discount this morning. Now 25%. Makes the Maxi even a better deal?

Cool!

 

[wll2506]

I get money in my play account tonight and will buy Friday because of free shipping ... My only question is am I going to buy one Maximus or two ????? ... I do know the caliber will be .22.

wll2506

 

[ajshoots]

wll2506I get money in my play account tonight and will buy Friday because of free shipping ... My only question is am I going to buy one Maximus or two ????? ... I do know the caliber will be .22.

wll2506

They are a great low priced gun!! My wife's grandfather has always said you should buy 2 of every gun you really like.

 

[bill_dd97]

ajshoots
They are a great low priced gun!! My wife's grandfather has always said you should buy 2 of every gun you really like.

I would be in big trouble if I followed that.

 

[ajshoots]

bill_dd97

ajshoots
They are a great low priced gun!! My wife's grandfather has always said you should buy 2 of every gun you really like.

I would be in big trouble if I followed that.

Maybe that is why I need 4 gun safes?? LOL

 

[bill_dd97]

ajshoots
Maybe that is why I need 4 gun safes?? LOL

I'd need to convert my basement into one big safe.

The Maximus is definitely on my list, full power and 12fpe in .177 and .22.