Benjamin HB22 air pistol
This durable air pistol is finely crafted from exceptional elements, making it a pleasure to own and shoot. The HB22 has hand finished American Hardwood grips and a precision tuned rifled brass barrel. Variable power from the multi stroke pneumatic give you up to 460 fps. The single shot HB22 loads with an easy operating bolt action and you can control your velocity with the easy-pump forearm.
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Powerplant Benefits | Variable Pump | CO2 | Break Barrel | Pre-charged Pneumatic (PCP) |
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| POWER SOURCE | 3-10 strokes of an on-board lever to compress air | 12-gram cartridge | Spring or piston cocked by a lever (barrel) | On-board high pressure reservoir |
| FILLING METHOD | None, self contained | Insertion of CO2 cartridge | None, self contained | Use of high pressure tank or pump to fill on-board reservoir |
| VELOCITY * | Up to 700 fps | Up to 780 fps | Up to 1400 fps | Up to 1100 fps |
| NUMBER OF SHOTS | Unlimited (must be pumped for each shot) | 40 - 60, varies on rapidity of trigger pull | Unlimited (must be cocked for each shot) | 15 - 35 (varies with caliber) |
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| EFFECTIVE RANGE ** | 15 yards | 20 yards | 35 yards | 60 yards |
| COST | $40 - $200 ($ - $$) | $80 - $130 ($ - $$) | $100 - $300 ($ - $$$) | $250 - $600 ($$ - $$$$) |
| ADVANTAGES | Velocity is variable based on number of strokes | Convenient, accurate | Self-contained, accurate | Powerful, consistent, superbly accurate |
| DISADVANTAGES | Must be pumped up for every shot | Performance can vary with temperature (70 degrees is optimum) | Requires practice to shoot at highest accuracy | External fill source required |
| * Velocities based on alloy ammunition | ||||
| ** Accuracy is determined by ballistics and shooter ability | ||||
| Target Shooting Plinking Pest Control Small Game Hunting Predator Hunting | ||||
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Choosing a Caliber | BB | .177 | .22 | .25 |
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| Material | Copper coated steel | Lead (lead-free consist of plastic and/or zinc) | Lead (lead-free consist of plastic and/or zinc) | Lead |
| Weight (grains) | 5.2 | 7.9 or 10.5 | 14.3 | 27.9 |
| Energy (@ muzzle) | 4 FPE @ 600 FPS | 17.5 FPE @ 1000 FPS | 20.3 FPE @ 800 FPS | 42 FPE @ 825 FPS |
| Shapes | Spherical | Wadcutter, domed, pointed, hollow point, destroyer | Domed, hollow point, pointed, destroyer | Domed, destroyer |
| Uses | Plinking | Targets, plinking, pest control | Targets, plinking, pest control, small game hunting | Pest control, small & medium game hunting |
| Advantages | Less expensive than pellets | Fast, flat trajectory ideal for targets | Ideal for both targets and small game | Hard hitting hunting round; conservative on air |
| Disadvantages | Ricochet if fired at a hard surface | Weight limits hunting to pests, small game | Not heavy enough for larger small game species, predators | Limited shapes available |
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