hey guys new here but not new to air guns, been shooting a crosman vantage .177 for a while now and love it just absolutely love it have never connected with a target more with any other rifle but i am currently in the market for an affordable .25 im currently leaning toward the benjamin trail xl simply because ive always ended up with crosman products ive just always had luck with them, but the hatsan 125 has really caught my eye for the soul fact it has open sights not like id be using them but it is nice to have the backup if i have a scope problem while out hunting. looking to see if anyone has experience with one or both before i make my decision. so far though the benjamin is winning just for the sling points and better included scope but im up to hear arguments for the hatsan.