Watch & Discuss the Benjamin Fortitude regulated

[AEAC]

Thoughts on this compared to the Gauntlet?

I feel like the Gauntlet would be the better 100 yard or prarie gun on account of it's extra weight and ability to easily tune up for more power. It's realy flexy though so not sure how one would overcome that on the sticks or bipod, and the sling studs are poorly placed. Walking around for point-n-shoot hunting inside of 50 yards, the Fortitude would be a better choice in my eyes cuz it's so light. It's also super rigid so should be a great bipod or shooting sticks gun... kinda best of both worlds if ya can get past the lack of 100 yard power. Hand pumpers will definitely appreciate the Fortitude more. Tinkerers should appreciate the Gauntlet more. Both have tough triggers out of the box but both can be easily made nice. Cocking on either isn't great. The Crosman feels small. The Umarex feels giant.

Steve

 

[Jason1313]

That air rifle would be perfect to take care of the squirrels in my pecan tree!

 

[AEAC]

I am happy with my gauntlet but one thing is for sure that it is on the heavy side. The Fortitude being 6 pounds and 46" long would be a great pcp rifle to have or win.

6.6 lbs scoped and 42.75" long.

Steve

 

[AEAC]

This is almost like a cross-breed between an M-rod and a P-rod. NO-rod? Get it? ha...ha...ha...Great review btw!

Vlog vid goes into great detail on exactly what it is and what parts it uses . Steve

 

[AEAC]

Steve do you have any suggestions to smoothing up that bolt action other then just normal wear in and is there anything else you would/could do to bring it's performance up a notch?

Feels like something needs polishing and lubing in there but don't think much can be done for cocking force... bigger bolt maybe like Umarex did. Steve

 

[AEAC]

I can't seem to find very many other video reviews that focus on the accuracy of this new PCP, which is my main concern before purchasing. Please let others know when new reviews pop-up, as that can helpful to all.

If ya read through the comments in my 2 vids (YouTube comments), people are reporting crazy good accuracy. Steve

 

[TScottW99]

Nice looking rifle, thanks for a great giveaway. 

 

[mike261]

nice #1

 

[Guest]

Awesome video! 

 

[MJGoebel]

Can't wait for the modification gurus to get a hold of this one. Although the video shows it to be a good shooter out of the box. 

Mikey

 

[WillyG]

Great Review, Win or Not I will probably buy one of these so my Grandchildren can shoot with me when they visit. Thank you Steve and everyone involved in this chance to win.

 

[Thorny]

I like the overall design of the Fortitude, but I prefer the option of carrying extra 13ci bottles and the ability to tweak the regulator of the Gauntlet. 

 

[Ishkatan]

What impressed me was that in one of the tests you put 4 shots in practically the same hole. If not for the outlier that group would have been miniscule. I wish you talked about that little bit and how often it happened.

Also, please talk about the scope you are using. It did not look like the scope.being given away ... 

 

[AEAC]

What impressed me was that in one of the tests you put 4 shots in practically the same hole. If not for the outlier that group would have been miniscule. I wish you talked about that little bit and how often it happened.

Also, please talk about the scope you are using. It did not look like the scope.being given away ... 

Scope used was discussed in the Vlog vid . Steve

 

[Ishkatan]

Yup, I subscribed. 

Also found a video about making the trigger lighter. 

I am also going to look at the Bugbuster 3x12 for my Gamo Swarm after I try to fix the original scope for barrel droop.

Have you considered doing a "Best Entry level comparison, PCP vs. Break barrel, Performance and pros and cons"?

 

[powermonger]

I think that maybe reged to 1800 would bring the ftbl up to 20 where ir might be a great starter for the shilouette and field target. I don't mind maybe 35-40 shots per charge. This will make a great farm gun as I live on 1 acre and the fields around us provide racoon and scunks to get rid of as well as the occasional rattlesnakes. I still will have to learn to shoot right handed since I lost the vision in the left and being so light it would be great next to the Quigley Modoc and Daystate wolverine 303. Thanks for the great review and everyone have a awesome airgunning season! Powermonger

 

[KScharstein]

Would be a great looking little brother to my synrod .22 cal. Seems to be a good shooting rifle for how cheap it is. Trigger sounds like it may need a little tinkering, but hey that’s half the fun. Great review as always!

 

[allan_wind]

Too bad the trigger is sub-standard on what otherwise seems like a nice gun.

 

[mtngerry59]

Cool, another $300 gun to choose from!

 

[Seth0764]

Thats a great gun and setup for the camper.