Benjamin Armada .22 review-Big Dan's Airguns.

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2025

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  • @PiperX1X
    @PiperX1X 22 дня назад +9

    I’ve had my Tracker since 1982 and it still shoots very well for over 40 years old, everything is still original including the scope that it came with. I remember the day like yesterday when my parents bought it for my birthday. Oh I felt ten feet tall and cock of the north when I got it, I did a video about six months ago on my channel how I got my dream rifle.
    Have a great Christmas everyone!

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Hey Piper!
      I'll be watching that tonight once my chores are done. I like older airguns and it's great when they're given the attention they deserve.

    • @PiperX1X
      @PiperX1X 22 дня назад +1

      @@bigdansairguns83 Emma’s custom guns in Darlington have a beauty in for sale in 177, just wish I had the money to buy it but it’ll be a belter for someone.

  • @Steve_7867
    @Steve_7867 18 дней назад +2

    I do like the military look and great US accent BTW, Merry Christmas.

  • @robertshears8385
    @robertshears8385 22 дня назад +4

    Enjoyed watching this, Merry Christmas wishes and hope for a great 2025.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Merry Christmas to you Robert and I wish you and the family a happy new year!

  • @ksmha15
    @ksmha15 21 день назад

    Putted i Huma regulator in mine, it shoots now very consistent. It's 7-8 years old. Have done a seal change. It still shoots great.

  • @Steve24339
    @Steve24339 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks for another years informative entertainment Dan. Merry Christmas to one and all 🎁🎆

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  21 день назад

      You've been watching for a whole year?! No way you still seem somewhat sane.
      Haha Thanks Steve and Merry Christmas to you!

  • @ScratchyBaws
    @ScratchyBaws 22 дня назад +2

    I don't usually watch Xbox one shooter game walkthroughs but this was literally lifelike and a good watch. Merry Christmas young man and cheers🤣👍

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Merry Christmas Itchy nuts!
      It definitely looks like something from Call of Duty doesn't it?

  • @user-ze4fc2gx3q
    @user-ze4fc2gx3q 20 дней назад +1

    Great video's Dan.A merry Christmas and a new year. See you in 25.🍻

  • @brianmcguinn3348
    @brianmcguinn3348 22 дня назад +1

    seen all your vids now really enjoyed them keep it up Dan, all the best to you and your team.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  21 день назад

      Wow thanks Brian that really means a lot.
      Merry Christmas Brian!

  • @edwardmiles3921
    @edwardmiles3921 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks for all of your videos. Informative and comical. Wishing you and all of you loved ones a very Merry Christmas

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Thanks Edward haha and a Merry Christmas to you sir!

  • @simontanner
    @simontanner 21 день назад +1

    Really interesting and enjoyable video Dan merry Christmas 🎅🏻

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  21 день назад +1

      Thanks Simon! Merry Christmas to you and have a happy new year!

  • @golfpartner1
    @golfpartner1 22 дня назад +1

    Love your videos and reviews, Have good xmas bud and happy new year.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Thanks mate and a Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family!

  • @stigg333
    @stigg333 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks for all the great reviews, wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and hope you all have a great New Year.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Thanks Stigg Merry Christmas to you too sir!
      All the best to you and your family my man.

  • @DarrellW_UK
    @DarrellW_UK 22 дня назад +1

    I’ve had my HW80 Laserglide in .177 for years, it’s got a Venom custom stock and has been serviced by Steve ever since Venom packed up. I run it around 11 ft lbs and still have some stock of RWS Superdomes which have always been accurate. It’s been used for Field Target, Hunting squirrels and plinking. I use a 6x18 Bushnel scope that I bought when I had the custom stock and it’s been great. For Rats I’ve got a custom BSA Meteor, it’s got a Steve Harper .25 Barrel and a Theoben gas ram, I use H&N FTT’s at around 11.5 ft lbs, I use a 3.5x10 scope from Hertel & Reuss that I had before the 6x18 Bushnel, it works well on that setup because of the etched reticle. I have a Bullpup style stock on it for being handy and a Shotgun style moderator. I also have laser sight on it as a backup and to give a better idea of range. I don’t shoot more than about 25 yards if I can help it, anything more can be a bit challenging. The only pneumatic rifle I ever had was a Titan JB1, it was a great rifle when it was working!

  • @superzuki5831
    @superzuki5831 22 дня назад +1

    Nice review Big Dan. I have a Benjamin Gunnar in .22 . It's very well built. It's very accurate and im very happy with it. It shoots so good that I forgot about the way it looks

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Thanks Superzuki!
      Hahaha to be fair that's the most important thing, it doesn't matter how it looks all that matters is how it shoots!

  • @stephenwallace2423
    @stephenwallace2423 22 дня назад +3

    Merry Christmas Dan😊👍

  • @gannetpontjowinoto6733
    @gannetpontjowinoto6733 22 дня назад +4

    see ya next year Dan 👍
    all the best wishes for you and your family 🙏😇

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Thanks Gannet and the same to you sir I hope you have a fantastic Christmas.

  • @mikenick4571
    @mikenick4571 21 день назад +1

    Yay, about time someone did a recent review of Armada/Marauder! I have a couple and sure...they aren't FAC FX Impact (have that one too) accurate at 100y....but under 50y they are close enough. And at 1/5th the cost, excellent value for money.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  21 день назад

      Hey Mike!
      They're a great shooting rifle and the trigger is genuinely superb. I'm glad you enjoyed the review.

  • @stevewinstanley1233
    @stevewinstanley1233 22 дня назад +1

    Merry Christmas Dan all the best for the new year !!! Keep the videos coming. 👍

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Thanks Steve Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I'll see what I can do!

  • @anthonyemery3953
    @anthonyemery3953 22 дня назад +2

    A Merry Christmas to you and your nearest & dearest Dan. Looking forward to a 2025 packed full of more reviews. 🙂

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Thanks Anthony! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well and I wish you all a happy new year.

  • @alanvaughan4143
    @alanvaughan4143 22 дня назад +2

    Very impressive shooting in that weather mate …and very impressive rifle definitely not a case of all show and no go ..I’m watching this at 04.24 and the comedy act at the end had me in stitches 😂😂😆👍… have a great Xmas and New Year 👍

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Listen here Alan I's be takin' over it ain't Big Dan's Airguns it's Bo Dean's Airguns ya see boy?
      Hahaha sorry Alan coldn't resist. It's a great shooting rifle to be fair and I definitely need to try filming it again when we have calmer weather. Or better yet get a Marauder!
      Thanks Alan and Merry Christmas to you and the family.

  • @BazLisie
    @BazLisie 22 дня назад +1

    The attack on my Vixen was like calling my wife ugly. That said, another super video and I wish a very happy Christmas to you and your family. Regards Baz.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Haha Hey Baz!
      First off your wife is absolutely lovely and you're lucky to have her and the money she sent me to say that had nothing to do with my comment.
      Also it's Christmas time and she should get jewellery.
      Secondly your Vixen is an excellent rifle but if it has that magazine attached to it I just know when you're alone you shoulder it and make gun noises like I do with the Reximex Mito pistols.
      Don't lie to me Baz.

  • @robertthomas1717
    @robertthomas1717 22 дня назад +1

    Happy Christmas and a most excellent New Year

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Thanks Robert Merry Christmas to you and yours too sir!

  • @sellwoodp
    @sellwoodp 22 дня назад +2

    Merry Xmas Dan

  • @HWilliamsJagsfan
    @HWilliamsJagsfan 22 дня назад +1

    Its got to have wood if it is going to look good, another great review by Dan Have a good Christmas

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Thanks mate and Merry Christmas to you too! I agree as well as I'm sure you can tell I'm not a tacticool man. 😂

  • @jonathanhawke2995
    @jonathanhawke2995 22 дня назад +2

    Heyup Dan, Benjamin are sadly underrated by many, I've got marauder P-Rod & it's a beauty & I'm upgrading it with the mk 1 marauder trigger block whilst watching this review, marvellous trigger 👍 all the best for the season, cheers buddy, Jon 👍Hawkes eye TV 👍😁

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      I agree Benjamin and even the cheaper Crosman gear is horribly unrepresented at least here in the UK.
      Benjamin P-rod... probably an excellent rifle but that's an unfortunate name.
      😂

    • @jonathanhawke2995
      @jonathanhawke2995 22 дня назад

      @bigdansairguns83 yeah 🤣 it's the marauder in miniature form but an awesomely accurate little cab gun for hunting on the move, it's getting the Buck rail tactical conversion at the moment, thoroughly enjoying the content buddy, cheers, Jon 👍👍😁

  • @colinsingleton8675
    @colinsingleton8675 22 дня назад +1

    Nice one Dan, i was watching the video while in the bath, no weirdness intended, i nearly pissed myself with your American accent, Brilliant.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  21 день назад

      Hahaha brilliant thanks Colin glad it made you laugh. Merry Christmas to you sir.

  • @alanwilson9664
    @alanwilson9664 22 дня назад +2

    Morning all
    Nothing to do with 2days video but wanted to say. Got the new Cometa Fusion Laminate from Dan few weeks ago.
    Firstly cant believe the amazingly good service you get from Dan.
    Secondly the gun itself just woww only thing that will hold it back is my lack of skill
    All the best for Xmas and New Year to you and the family Dan
    Cheers everyone
    Big Al

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Hey Big Al!
      I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the rifle sir and thank you ever so much for the kind comment it really means a lot.
      I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

  • @g.cotter4256
    @g.cotter4256 22 дня назад +1

    Merry Christmas Dan. Let’s hope for friendly weather next year

  • @Getting-Older
    @Getting-Older 22 дня назад +1

    Great video and Merry Christmas to you! I know you dont like tactical rifles so much just as long as you agree Die Hard is a Christams film I can still cope with watching more of your videos! :) I like traditional and tactical, tbh i love all rifles and agree the mag holder that is an accessory for the vixen is a bit ugh but the rifle itself is superb, I do like my springers more than my PCPs.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Merry Christmas Getting-Older!
      Like I've said in a previous comment fair play if you like tactical it'd be a boring world if we were all the same.
      All I'll say about Die Hard is Yippikaiyey mother...😂

  • @madness6780
    @madness6780 22 дня назад +1

    Great review dan,was that your inner american coming out haaaaa,merry xmas and a happy new year to everyone

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      It's Bo Dean's airguns from now on not Big Dan's haha.
      Thanks Madness and Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you too!

  • @yetiwheeler7972
    @yetiwheeler7972 22 дня назад +3

    Merry Christmas to you And yours And a Happy New Year Mate 🎅🎅🎅 Nova Vista Video 🤔Watching you Freezzze your Ta ta's off 😂😂😂😂😂 all those years ago 🤔

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Hey Yeti!
      A Nova Vista Leviathan will be reviewed you have my word haha. Thanks Yeti and Merry Christmas to you and yours I look forward to seeing you here in 2025.

  • @ВасилийПетров-ш7д
    @ВасилийПетров-ш7д 20 дней назад +1

    Excellent review, the rifle is just super, but it should be with a flask, 0.5-0.7 liters, then there will be more stable shots on the hunt...☝️🙏🔥

  • @winstonchurchill6506
    @winstonchurchill6506 22 дня назад +1

    Nice one Dan what about a stem review got one spare have a good Christmas sir

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Just a Sten sir? I took you as a Stirling man! Thanks Winston Merry Christmas to you my good man.

  • @kenjordan7685
    @kenjordan7685 7 дней назад

    Wishing you happy new year Dan and look forward to many more reviews.
    Thought I’d take this opportunity to ask you are you at any time considering doing a review on the Norica omnia ZRS. There seems to a shortage of uk reviews.
    ATB
    KEN.

  • @praetorian65
    @praetorian65 22 дня назад +1

    While the top rail might seem a bit...overkill, I do actually like how it looks.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      I promise not to judge you.....
      .....much. 😂😉

  • @iwanvanderhut4159
    @iwanvanderhut4159 22 дня назад +1

    It was a great review, despite the weather and accurate to boot. Just a quick question did you use the supplied scope all the way through the review, if you did truly a decent bonus for a supplied item.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Hi Iwan!
      I did indeed use the package scope it's a genuinely great bit of kit. Fine reticle, clear, locking finger adjustable turrets and well made. It'd easily be a £100-£150 scope.
      Merry Christmas Iwan!

  • @spongebob7591
    @spongebob7591 22 дня назад +1

    Looks interesting

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      He's certainly an odd looking chap.. he'd so well in a circus.

  • @willowthewisp1615
    @willowthewisp1615 22 дня назад +3

    Cracking video Dan, horrible looking gun 😂 Merry Christmas

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Hey Willow!
      Agreed. Tacticool to the max.But that said if we all liked the same things it'd be a boring world I guess.
      Merry Christmas Willow and all the best!

  • @Gemini-l1o
    @Gemini-l1o 20 дней назад +1

    ❤❤❤New Subscriber

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  20 дней назад +1

      Thank you Gemini it really means a lot!

    • @Gemini-l1o
      @Gemini-l1o 19 дней назад

      @bigdansairguns83 your welcome sir❤️👍☺️

  • @oldmanonamotorbikeinbucks7604
    @oldmanonamotorbikeinbucks7604 22 дня назад +1

    I like it, it may be Tactical, but at least it's not a Bullpup, but no .177, so brocock Commander still my preference...

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      They do make the Armada in a .177 so it's worth keeping your eye out for it. They do shoot very well!

  • @clangerbasher
    @clangerbasher 22 дня назад +1

    They can AR's MSR's now: Modern Sporting Rifles.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  21 день назад +1

      I'd rather that than "Assault rifles". I hate that term which is why I usually call them AR's instead.

    • @clangerbasher
      @clangerbasher 21 день назад

      @@bigdansairguns83 Only the Left Wing American media call them assault rifles. AR actually means ArmaLite Rifle

  • @juniusvindex769
    @juniusvindex769 22 дня назад +2

    Love the review and the rifle, but you think 10 lbs is heavy? When slung, out and about, it's basically nothing.
    I greatly appreciate that you use multiple pellets as many reviews don't, and you seem genuine about any brand that excels in a rifle 👏🏻👏🏻
    What us Walter Mitty types ( yes I served, using SLR and SA80's) and the point you miss here is straight line recoil ( I know his is moot on a pcp) that is different on a wood furniture rifle. Sometimes a glib comment can "trigger" (pun intended) the easily offended.............🤔🤣🤣
    I shoot springers, as it needs some talent to overcome inertia during the firing cycle and hold on a target, let's just call it challenging 🤷🏻‍♂️ Anyhow, merry Christmas 👍🏻

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      Hey Junius!
      In regards to airguns 10lbs is considered a heavy rifle. To clarify I've always hunted with a HW97 with a larger scope which also weighed 10lbs+ and whilst I was happy to use it there's no denying compared to other rifles it's a heavy set up.
      Also you're most certainly not a Walter Mitty as you've served. I list Walter Mitty's as the types that turn up to shooting ranges in full camo, you know.. the types that were "asked by the army to teach marksmanship" but they turned it down. Those ones. 😂
      With powder burners like you've said it can make a difference but with PCP's it's mostly a stylistic choice. Take a look at the Vixen with its mag holding "hand guard". It's just a coincidence it looks like a 30 round AR mag. 😂
      Cheers mate and have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! (Also I'd do bad things to shoot an SLR!)

  • @jeffreypitt743
    @jeffreypitt743 22 дня назад +1

    If it was shorter it would be great but its like holding a bazooka.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      It is rather large on the front end it must be said!

  • @JohnHowerton223
    @JohnHowerton223 13 дней назад +1

    Good video for a silly Red Coat 😉

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  11 дней назад

      We WILL make you pay for your tea..
      ..and stop cooking it in the microwave it's perverted.

    • @JohnHowerton223
      @JohnHowerton223 10 дней назад

      @ didn’t want you’re chitty tea anyway, that’s why we dumped it. We drink coffee and Monster while slinging .30s at 100fpe.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  10 дней назад

      @@JohnHowerton223 🤣

  • @stevebailey2419
    @stevebailey2419 22 дня назад +2

    Cracking video Dan that rifle was impressive considering the weather conditions you had to play in, I must say your wrong about the vixen but I won’t hold it against you 😂😂 I’ll be honest I can’t wait to get my hands on one. Have a great Xmas Dan and a happy new year to you and your family 👍🇬🇧

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Hey Steve!
      The Vixen I can personally guarantee will be a tremendous rifle to shoot and I won't judge you at all if you fit the fake magazine to it.
      Honest.....

  • @clangerbasher
    @clangerbasher 22 дня назад +1

    Being a rifle from a country where you can buy Pic rail accessories for pocket money at the supermarket there probably isn't enough rail for some Mid-Western lads!

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Merry Christmas Clangerbasher!
      I might make a bipod for a knife and see if it'd sell.

    • @clangerbasher
      @clangerbasher 22 дня назад +1

      @@bigdansairguns83 Happy Solstice Day!
      I live in fear of somebody inventing a thing with pic rail, Lego bumps, and velcro built in which is magnetic..............Think about it and you will never sleep again..........

  • @shovelchop81bikeralex52
    @shovelchop81bikeralex52 22 дня назад +4

    I'm nearly 50, it's time you stopped being such an old fart about rifles! I love the look of this rifle!

    • @notmodeling8070
      @notmodeling8070 22 дня назад

      If your American yes all the markets is going the tactical look as most are aimed at the states

    • @shovelchop81bikeralex52
      @shovelchop81bikeralex52 22 дня назад +1

      @@notmodeling8070 Nope, I'm Irish in the UK.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      You gosh darn youngsters and your "tacticool" gear!
      Back in my day we had proper blacking and walnut stocks! 😂
      To be fair it just doesn't appeal to me, the other thing that's constantly in my mind was how the snobs used to mock the budget gear for trying to imitate AR's and now they're all doing it too. But when they do it.. it's fine.
      Basically I'm a fine cross between a turd and a stick in the mud, a turd in the mud.

    • @shovelchop81bikeralex52
      @shovelchop81bikeralex52 21 день назад +1

      @@bigdansairguns83 LOL! I collect a lot (over 100) gas blowback full metal airsoft replicas, a lot of them being sniper rifles and I love the challenge of getting them to shoot on par with some of the decent air rifles doing target work, Incorporating CO2, HPA etc.. so aside from my WWII stuff most of it would probably be considered 'tacticool' looking (even though it's a replica and all the little bits and bobs have a purpose unlike airgun 'replicas' that are plastic with screw holes for clamshell construction and non-functional bits and bobs) so all my air rifles tend to match that theme too.

  • @clangerbasher
    @clangerbasher 22 дня назад +1

    Safeties should be nowhere near triggers.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      To be fair with the design of this safety you do need to mess up catastrophically to accidentally hit the trigger.. That safety bar is quite large.

    • @clangerbasher
      @clangerbasher 22 дня назад +1

      @@bigdansairguns83 I know what you saying but I believe the two function should be separate. The best place for a safety is on the top tang see shotguns. see Webley Omega. You also grossly underestimate my capability to cock up too.
      Training and familiarity will overcome I suppose. But it is a bad place to start from. Imagine if they had managed to incorporate an AR like safety into the design; that would be super.
      Um. None of this is me saying it is a bad rifle. I think it looks awesome and seems to perform well.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  21 день назад +1

      @@clangerbasher It just comes down to personal opinions I think and I definitely with the Webley safety design you've mentioned, especially where auto safeties are concerned.

    • @clangerbasher
      @clangerbasher 21 день назад

      @@bigdansairguns83 Yep. Personal choice! Yes!

  • @AdamMcCool-01
    @AdamMcCool-01 22 дня назад +1

    More rails than Network Rail🤣
    How many accessories do you need?🤷‍♂️

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Hahahaha exactly but fair enough there might be a time you need 146 different rails.
      The face it includes two little spare rails for around the muzzle did make me laugh.

    • @AdamMcCool-01
      @AdamMcCool-01 22 дня назад

      @ that’s the yanks for ya…. Over the top on everything, I’m surprised they didn’t include fins like a 59 Cadillac 🤣

  • @edwardmiles3921
    @edwardmiles3921 22 дня назад +2

    Unfortunately that gun is not available here in Canada. Stupid crap, but because it is suppressed in the shroud, it is prohibited 🚫. You guys think UK gun laws are a pain in the ass lol

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад +1

      Hey Edward, yeah that isn't fun at all. I think you may be the only country that has more stringent laws than us.

    • @edwardmiles3921
      @edwardmiles3921 22 дня назад +1

      @ our rifle laws limit us to your sub 6 pistol laws. So so sad. I think Germany is similar to us. On the positive side, over here it is reasonably easy to acquire the equivalent to an FAC without much hassle. But even with that, ANY gun manufactured with baffles from factory is outright banned to enter our borders. Terribly ridiculous law.

    • @bigdansairguns83
      @bigdansairguns83  22 дня назад

      @@edwardmiles3921 To be fair in the German perspective.... some of them did try to genocide a few people a while back so if anyone should have 6ft-lbs airguns it's them.
      For you guys and girls though that's ridiculous. The only reason behind it must be that you're such ridiculously good shots that we need to limit you to make it fair.

    • @edwardmiles3921
      @edwardmiles3921 22 дня назад

      @@bigdansairguns83 you are freaking hilarious. Keep it up good sir

  • @marklbarnard
    @marklbarnard 21 день назад

    Sad attempt to look like a real gun.you would have to be pretty pathetic to buy one