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title: "BenjaminBenjamin Armada"
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# Up to 1100 fps velocity Reversible bolt-action for ambidextrous use 10-round rotary clip magazine BenjaminBenjamin Armada

**Brand:** benjamin
**Price:** NZ$2550
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Dominate the range and the hunt with precision and power in your hands!

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- **What is this?** BenjaminBenjamin Armada by benjamin
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$2550 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

- Trusted benjamin brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Power Meets Silence:** PCP-powered with a rifled barrel delivering quiet, consistent shots up to 1100 fps
- • **Ambidextrous Mastery:** Reversible bolt-action tailored for both right and left-handed shooters
- • **Multi-Shot Efficiency:** 10-round rotary clip magazine keeps you in the action without constant reloading
- • **Precision at Every Shot:** 4-16x50mm multi-coated riflescope ensures pinpoint accuracy downrange
- • **Ready for Customization:** Machined receiver with 5-inch Picatinny rail to mount your favorite accessories

## Overview

The Benjamin Armada BTAP17SX is a USA-made, PCP-powered .177-caliber air rifle designed for both target shooting and medium game hunting. Featuring a reversible bolt-action, a quiet rifled barrel, and a 10-round rotary clip magazine, it delivers speeds up to 1100 fps. Equipped with a 4-16x50mm multi-coated riflescope, collapsible bipod, and a machined receiver with Picatinny rail, it offers precision, versatility, and customization for serious shooters.

## Description

Enjoy target shooting and small to medium-sized game hunting with the Benjamin Armada. Made in the USA, this PCP-powered . 177-caliber pellet, reversible bolt-action air gun features a durable, modular design, rifled barrel and multi-shot 8-round rotary clip magazine delivering speeds up to 900 fps. Featuring a 4-16x50 mm riflescope and collapsible bi-pod for accuracy downrange. The machined receiver has a Pica tinny rail to add your favorite accessories and an on-board gauge for monitoring air-pressure. With a crisp, two-stage trigger the Armada is a worthy addition to your air gun collection. MADE IN THE USA

Review: Well....yeah! - I bought this as a tool to give me trigger time and save on ammunition cost. I only shoot 10 meters, indoors, and it will allow me to concentrate on form without worry about wind and light play. These are the first 2 groups after dialing in the scope. The target squares are 1" outer dimension. 5 shot groups were shot prone. The 1st was off of bipod only, the second with a rear bag added. Accuracy will not be the issue. As to the rifle itself. I have both AR styled and conventional precision rifles. I chose this over the Marauder because the package seemed a better deal. The forend, grip, and scope rail all seem to be very good quality. The trigger is excellent. The adjustable buttstock is cheap. In fact the adjustment lever fell off during the first group. It appears to be a standard buffer tube so I can find the pieces to fix the problem. Others have have had issues with leaking. I filled to 3000 psi and left it for 2 weeks and it was still at 3000 psi when I started shooting. 25 shots dropped me to 2000. The scope is adequate for my needs. Once set, I have no need to dial any adjustments and the reticle is familar, similar to my Leupold MK4's. The baffles in the suppressor stack are simple plastic cones. Perfectly adequate given there are no hot gases. I may try some different baffle designs that I can create with my 3d printer. I will probably run down a Marauder stock so I can have both formats, and I will see if I can modify the trigger to eliminate the first "stage" which is really just a lot of travel. Bottom line, Would buy again in a heartbeat, excellent value for money. But that horrible floppy, chintzy buttstock...........
Review: An excellent air rifle. A guardian against plague. - My neighborhood has several ranches and barnyards where Muscovy ducks and Egyptian geese tend to breed uncontrolled, and they like to jump the fence and take over my pond. I have a number of outdoor pets, and after hearing that a neighbor’s pet pig died of botulism near an equally overwhelmed pond, I decided to do something. I bought this rifle. Now three months later, on a given day, I don’t even see a nuisance goose or duck. Downside is, I don’t get to use the rifle as much. Let's just call it a good problem. I can consistently make clean headshots on mid-sized waterfowl at 60 yards. Possibly further, but I only have so much yard. On practice targets I easily get 2 inch groups at the same distance, with enough power to penetrate 1/2” plywood and then some. Have also used it to take out raccoons. My previous air rifle was a Benjamin Trail NP - a breakbarrel. There is no comparison. That is a musket, this is a DMR. The Armada is better than I ever expected from an air rifle. My setup includes: UTG 4x16x44 30mm Scope 1” riser (I find that the rifle’s scope-mount profile is rather low, so this literally saves my neck) Angled iron-sights TipTop Bipod Foregrip (might seem silly, but it actually has its uses for this particular rifle – read on) JSB Exact King Diabolo Domed Pellets (have also tried Polymag Predators, which perform about the same for me, but the JSBs are much cheaper) The bolt action is a bit stiff, but I suppose this is to be expected since operating the bolt not only chambers the next pellet, it pressurizes the chamber. I originally got a foregrip simply to assist with handling and carrying, but it turns out the foregrip also provides some extra leverage when operating the bolt in a standing position, as the position of the bolt and buttstock can make it awkward otherwise. The rifle does have a tendency to misfire if you don't engage the bolt with enough force (it will short-change the amount of air pressure introduced into the shot), so just make sure you get the bolt ALL the way back between each shot. Oh, and noise. What noise? It was key going into this that I don’t tip off my more sensitive neighbors - the ones that don't mind their swing-sets being covered in goose dung - so I needed something quiet, and this rifle certainly doesn’t disappoint. It’s so quiet, the sound of the pellet hitting plywood or a tree is substantially louder than the actual report. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s about as loud as my toaster springing up toast. Still not exaggerating when I say that even the geese don't know what to make of it.

## Features

- PCP-POWERED .177-CALIBER AIR GUN – Great for target shooting and medium-sized game hunting
- REVERSIBLE BOLT-ACTION – For right and left-handed sportsmen
- MODULAR DESIGN WITH RIFLED BARREL – Quiet and versatile with on-board air pressure gauge
- 10-ROUND ROTARY CLIP MAGAZINE – Multi-shot capable, delivers speeds up to 1100 fps
- 4-16X50 mm RIFLESCOPE - With a multi-coated lens for accuracy downrange
- MACHINED RECEIVER AND 5-INCH PICATINNY RAIL – Add your favorite accessories
- BIPOD
- BENJAMIN - A True Original

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00WNH1S7M |
| Air Gun Power Type | PCP |
| Barrel Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Best Sellers Rank | #227,298 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #133 in Air Rifles |
| Brand | Benjamin |
| Brand Name | Benjamin |
| Caliber | 0.177 |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 309 Reviews |
| Frame Material Type | Metal |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00028478146457 |
| Included Components | gun^manual^magazine |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 46"L x 4"W x 10"H |
| Item Type Name | Benjamin Armada BTAP17SX PCP-Powered Multi-Shot Bolt Action .177- Caliber Pellet Hunting And Target Air Rifle Kit |
| Item Weight | 12.3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Crosman Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BTAP17SX |
| Model Name | Benjamin Armada BTAP17SX PCP-Powered Multi-Shot Bolt Action .177- Caliber Pellet Hunting And Target Air Rifle Kit |
| Model Number | BTAP17SX |
| Product Dimensions | 46"L x 4"W x 10"H |
| Rounds | 8 |
| UPC | 028478146457 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited 5 Year Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Benjamin
- **Color:** Black
- **Rounds:** 8
- **Caliber:** 0.177
- **Product Dimensions:** 46"L x 4"W x 10"H
- **Item Weight:** 12.3 Pounds
- **Air Gun Power Type:** PCP
- **Barrel Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Frame Material:** Metal
- **UPC:** 028478146457

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: would you say that the gun is good for hunting**
A: I’d say more like 50 to 75.

**Q: Does this rifle ship with the shown scope and bipod?**
A: the rifle does ship as shown

**Q: Does anyone try to put on a standard AR15 stock on this air rifle?**
A: I installed a Magpul MOE SL Carbine Stock (milspec) on my Armada.  It fits much nicer than the factory stock and does not rattle at all, very solid.  I also installed a Magpul MOE-K2 Grip which is a bit more upright than the factory grip and is more comfortable with the short length of pull of these rifles due to the short stock. Make sure you get the milspec stock, not the commercial stock.

**Q: The bolt on my Armada requires hard pull to get back, and when it is the bolt pertrudes slightly in the gap, is that normal or is mine defective?**
A: It's normal with the newer bolts, they are slightly longer.  You have to hold the bolt back to get the magazine out

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well....yeah!
*by P***T on March 27, 2024*

I bought this as a tool to give me trigger time and save on ammunition cost. I only shoot 10 meters, indoors, and it will allow me to concentrate on form without worry about wind and light play. These are the first 2 groups after dialing in the scope. The target squares are 1" outer dimension. 5 shot groups were shot prone. The 1st was off of bipod only, the second with a rear bag added. Accuracy will not be the issue. As to the rifle itself. I have both AR styled and conventional precision rifles. I chose this over the Marauder because the package seemed a better deal. The forend, grip, and scope rail all seem to be very good quality. The trigger is excellent. The adjustable buttstock is cheap. In fact the adjustment lever fell off during the first group. It appears to be a standard buffer tube so I can find the pieces to fix the problem. Others have have had issues with leaking. I filled to 3000 psi and left it for 2 weeks and it was still at 3000 psi when I started shooting. 25 shots dropped me to 2000. The scope is adequate for my needs. Once set, I have no need to dial any adjustments and the reticle is familar, similar to my Leupold MK4's. The baffles in the suppressor stack are simple plastic cones. Perfectly adequate given there are no hot gases. I may try some different baffle designs that I can create with my 3d printer. I will probably run down a Marauder stock so I can have both formats, and I will see if I can modify the trigger to eliminate the first "stage" which is really just a lot of travel. Bottom line, Would buy again in a heartbeat, excellent value for money. But that horrible floppy, chintzy buttstock...........

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent air rifle. A guardian against plague.
*by V***D on March 10, 2018*

My neighborhood has several ranches and barnyards where Muscovy ducks and Egyptian geese tend to breed uncontrolled, and they like to jump the fence and take over my pond. I have a number of outdoor pets, and after hearing that a neighbor’s pet pig died of botulism near an equally overwhelmed pond, I decided to do something. I bought this rifle. Now three months later, on a given day, I don’t even see a nuisance goose or duck. Downside is, I don’t get to use the rifle as much. Let's just call it a good problem. I can consistently make clean headshots on mid-sized waterfowl at 60 yards. Possibly further, but I only have so much yard. On practice targets I easily get 2 inch groups at the same distance, with enough power to penetrate 1/2” plywood and then some. Have also used it to take out raccoons. My previous air rifle was a Benjamin Trail NP - a breakbarrel. There is no comparison. That is a musket, this is a DMR. The Armada is better than I ever expected from an air rifle. My setup includes: UTG 4x16x44 30mm Scope 1” riser (I find that the rifle’s scope-mount profile is rather low, so this literally saves my neck) Angled iron-sights TipTop Bipod Foregrip (might seem silly, but it actually has its uses for this particular rifle – read on) JSB Exact King Diabolo Domed Pellets (have also tried Polymag Predators, which perform about the same for me, but the JSBs are much cheaper) The bolt action is a bit stiff, but I suppose this is to be expected since operating the bolt not only chambers the next pellet, it pressurizes the chamber. I originally got a foregrip simply to assist with handling and carrying, but it turns out the foregrip also provides some extra leverage when operating the bolt in a standing position, as the position of the bolt and buttstock can make it awkward otherwise. The rifle does have a tendency to misfire if you don't engage the bolt with enough force (it will short-change the amount of air pressure introduced into the shot), so just make sure you get the bolt ALL the way back between each shot. Oh, and noise. What noise? It was key going into this that I don’t tip off my more sensitive neighbors - the ones that don't mind their swing-sets being covered in goose dung - so I needed something quiet, and this rifle certainly doesn’t disappoint. It’s so quiet, the sound of the pellet hitting plywood or a tree is substantially louder than the actual report. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s about as loud as my toaster springing up toast. Still not exaggerating when I say that even the geese don't know what to make of it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Accurate, Consistent and Quiet. Try various pellets and pressures
*by R***H on July 9, 2021*

Final Update 11/3/2021: Wanted to give one final update after a few months. After putting around 1200 rounds through this rifle, I still maintain the 5+ star rating. I attached a picture of a dime-sized group I shot just today 4 months after I got this rifle. The only adjustments to the scope have been 1-2 clicks here and there to correct for some very minor drift which is to be expected. All I've really done is put 2 drops of PWS silicone chamber oil in the pump port every 600 shots or so and I'll put a little gun oil on the bolt. Other than that it is pretty maintenance free. Use the right ammo and pressure and you won't be disappointed. UPDATE 7/15/2021: I would give this air rifle 6 stars if I could. I've put several hundred rounds through it now and it is very consistent and accurate. I have not had to adjust my scope once I dialed in the zero at 20 yds. I come from a firearms background and recently got back into air rifles, and where accuracy is concerned, the ammo matters just as much (sometimes more) than the rifle. For those that have grouping problems, try different pellets and pressure levels. TLDR: - This rifle groups very well. I've attached grouping shots with ranges, pellet brand/weights, and pressure levels - Light pellets seem to like lower pressure, ~1900-2000 PSI. I got the H&N 7.25 gr Terminators to group well at those pressures. - Heavier pellets do well at higher pressure, ~2500 PSI. - Faster is not necessarily better. While the rifle can go up to 3000 PSI, I have read that the grouping might not be as consistent at those higher pressures. - Use pellets that fit snugly in the chamber so that the skirts engage the rifling well. I had some cheaper pellets that were somewhat loose fitting and they wouldn't group consistently at any pressure. Details: I initially ran a test of several different pellets at 20 yds and 2500 PSI and found that the lighter 7.25 gr pellets would not group well. I then lowered the pressure to 2000 PSI for the lighter pellets and they started grouping pretty nicely. I then tried Beeman Crow Magnum 9gr and H&N 9.57 gr pellets at 2500 PSI and you can see the results in the 2nd photo. I have had good results with H&N pellets so far and will stick with those. ------------------------ I am new to PCP rifles and previously shot a spring piston air rifle. After shooting this, I am going to give away my spring piston rifle because the Armada beats it in every way possible. Attached is a 5 shot group at ~12 yds with the rifle pumped up to 2500 PSI. I shot those using the included bipod. All 5 are within the outline of a dime. I have never been able to get that kind of consistency with my spring piston rifle. So far, after shooting several different times, the point of impact has not changed substantially so it is pretty consistent from what I can tell so far. The trigger is nice. Two stage with a 1.5 lb second stage. Very easy to shoot, no recoil at all. On top of that, it is quiet. The sound of the pellet hitting the back of my steel bullet trap is louder than the report of the rifle, by a lot. When I fired my spring piston rifle, I could barely hear the pellet hit the trap over the SPRIONG of the rifle spring. Some have mentioned that the rifle is heavy, but I guess it's all relative. I'm used to carrying a .308 so to me, the Armada actually feels light by comparison even with the scope and bipod. I'd say it is about 8.5 pounds if you take the bipod off. If you have the bipod on, you're most likely shooting off a bench or other support and the weight doesn't really matter. The scope is reasonably good. It is 2nd FP, but is totally fine for backyard shooting. It has a side focus/parallax adjustment knob, elevation and windage knobs with distinct clicks, 4-16x mag and keeps its zero as far as I can tell so far after shooting it for a week. For the range that I'm shooting (~20 yds), I just keep it at 8x. I like that the grip and buttstock are milspec. I happen to have an extra AR-15 grip and Magpul buttstock and put those on for better comfort. That said, the included buttstock isn't horrible. I shot the attached 5 shot group with the included buttstock before I switched it out. Also, the handguard is MLOK compliant so if you want to attach any rails or other accessories, that is also easy to do. This rifle is a bit more expensive, but to me was totally worth it and is a good value. With the current prices of ammo, this gives me an opportunity to target shoot for cheap and I don't even have to drive to the range. I just shoot out my back window into my target holder/bullet trap and no one even knows. :-D

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