Benjamin BulldogOwners

[bowtieguy66]

Hi, 

I have been searching the net over for a big bore, and by several posts and vids, the Bulldog is top dog in my criteria.

The question that I have is there any generation better than another? How do i tell which gen I’m looking at when it’s used. Are there markings or serial numbers? I have my eyeball on a few, and I am uncertain what to ask to identify what gen, etc. thanks 

 

[Ezana4CE]

There were earlier versions that some complained about. If I remember correctly it may have had something to do with the barrels. That’s the biggest issue I’ve seen with them. However, I don’t know how to identify the early ones by model or serial number. I’d think that if you bought a new one you’d avoid the issue some older Bullldogs had. My advice is once you get one with a good barrel producing good tight groups, stick with it. 

 

[bowtieguy66]

 Thanks for the info 

now! I’m at the point to just buy new, the used i discussed, the sellers wont give me the serial numbers, sounds sketchy to me.


So now I’m looking for the best price for a new basic black bulldog. Best i can find is Sportsmansguide, does anyone know a better price. thank you

 

[Ezana4CE]

I think that’s the best price you’ll find. If you comb older AGN threads you may find info on issues with the older Bulldogs. Type “Bulldog” in the Elasticsearch and look under “Big Bore and Arrow Shooters” and “PCPs” section. 

 

[Hgb7862]

it is called a Taurus now, worked over by veridium air, really like the Benjamin very accurate

 

[Fatmike]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2083858196?pid=858196

Last one in stock. Good deal.

 

[Bowhunterwa87]

I just ordered a bulldog on SG website. Should be here Wednesday. Cheapest I could find.

 

[Dippy]

Where did I do wrong? My dog will only shoot 2 rounds and then needs to be gassed back up. Thr pressure meter is still in the green. When I fill it I will hear a click then it will fire again.

I have a bulldog depinger, hammer is down all the way. 

This is a new one.

Thanks

Dippy

 

[N2 Shooter]

Where did I do wrong? My dog will only shoot 2 rounds and then needs to be gassed back up. Thr pressure meter is still in the green. When I fill it I will hear a click then it will fire again.

I have a bulldog depinger, hammer is down all the way. 

This is a new one.

Thanks

Dippy

The Bulldog depingers are not the best quality. It's possible it's causing problems. Use the metal Hill depinger if the ping noise bothers you. I run both of my Bulldogs without a depinger because the noise doesn't bother me much.

 

[51coronet]

Where did I do wrong? My dog will only shoot 2 rounds and then needs to be gassed back up. Thr pressure meter is still in the green. When I fill it I will hear a click then it will fire again.

I have a bulldog depinger, hammer is down all the way. 

This is a new one.

Thanks

Dippy



I would play with the trigger and the hammer spring a bit to address the issue you are having. You may have something too far one way or another.

 

[Dippy]

It Was the stem valve. The stainless steel pin came out of the plastic part. I replaced it and now all seems good. JB weld was the only thing that sort of worked. The pin really gets wacked by the hammer. 

Also I found that the valve seat nut was loose.

Thanks

Dippy

 

[Nsboost]

I bought one back in December and it’s a pretty fun gun. No tack driver by any means but plenty accurate enough for hunting. Last month I fired up the 3D printer and made me a depinger, barrel supports, and a moderator. 


I also ported the transfer port/valve, softened the return spring up, polished the hammer, and did some much needed trigger work. The bulldog has a extremely long second stage on the trigger. Some time spent with a file will really clean that up and make for a nice and short clean break.

I haven’t had time to chrono it or see if the supports helped the accuracy. But I have high hopes. The trigger feels amazing now and even with a moderator it cracks like a powder burner with 110g slugs