Benjamin Bulldog

Benjamin Bulldog . The Benjamin Bulldog .457 gives you even more of what you loved from the popular Bulldog series so you can take bigger game than you could before. You get speeds up to 760 fps and power up to 450 fpe with this upgraded version because it uses .457 slugs or pellets, meaning you’ll have over twice the power of the smaller caliber version.

The added power of this air rifle comes from the longer air cylinder it uses, but you’ll still get up to three shots at lethal power, and the overall length of the gun is still very maneuverable at 36.38″, which is less than half an inch longer than the .357. You’ll also appreciate the accuracy of this rifle, because it uses a precision rifled barrel.

The Benjamin Bulldog .457 gives you quieter shots in spite of the fact that it’s so powerful because it uses a baffle-less SoundTrap system, and there’s an M18 threaded muzzle adapter that lets you add a moderator for shots so quiet your quarry won’t know where you are.

Benjamin Bulldog

The features hunters know and love from the .357 version are here in the .457 too, like the reversible sidelever that makes it left hand friendly, plus the extended 26″ Picatinny scope rail that makes it a breeze for you to add large scopes or other sighting accessories. Plus, you get front and rear sling studs, a ridged rubber recoil pad, and a textured pistol grip, which all make this gun comfortable and easy to use and carry.

Today we look at the velocity of the new .457 Benjamin Bulldog. There are some surprises coming that may not be that surprising.

I took the Bulldog over to AirForce. They have a 100-yard range where I can shoot into the ground safely, and with a gun this powerful, I felt I had to do that. I watched Tyler Patner’s test and I sort of knew what to expect.

Let’s get something straight. This rifle has a 0.457-inch bore. Bullets for it have to be 0.457 to 0.459-inches in diameter or they won’t perform well. Those 0.452-inch bullets that are made for lower-powered big bores, or the oddly sized 0.454 bullets, will not work well in this rifle.

Benjamin Bulldog

I had several different weights of Mr. Hollowpoint bullets on hand and they all measure 0.457 to 0.458. However, because they are hollowpoints and because the Bulldog has a length restriction due to the magazine, I could only shoot three of the different ones I had.

First, the manual tells you to open the bolt with the side lever and leave the lever back so the bolt is out of the way. Then insert the clip into the receiver as far down as it will go. Then load a bullet into the clip nose-first. That didn’t work for me. When I tried to load the bullet nose-first it flipped around as it was going into the clip and ended up standing on its base. I suppose with practice I could get better at this, but to have to practice how to load is something I don’t need in a hunting rifle.

Benjamin Bulldog

The Bulldog .457 bullpup air rifle is proof that Benjamin Airguns can accomplish great things. Adding some extra raw power to the highly acclaimed .357 Bulldog, this rugged .457 air gun is fully capable of bringing down large predators, like whitetail wall hangers, wild hogs, and even African plains game. This multi-shot air rifle features a short 36-inch bullpup configuration that ensures it’s easy to wield while you’re in the field.

It also boasts a Lothar Walther barrel, a reversible side lever that accommodates both right and left-handed shooters, a muzzle adapter with M18 threads, and a 26-inch Picatinny rail, so you can accessorize it to your exact preferences. The Bulldog bullpup air rifle is exceptionally quiet thanks to its baffle-less SoundTrap technology. Unleash the possibilities with every hunt.