Benjamin Bulldog
Crosman Corporation · Rifle · In Production · 2015
Also known as: Bulldog .357, Benjamin Sheridan Bulldog, Bulldog M357
Overview
The Benjamin Bulldog is an American big-bore pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle produced by Crosman under the Benjamin brand. Built in a compact bullpup layout around a rifled Lothar Walther steel barrel, it fires .357 caliber (9mm) slugs from a five-shot rotary-style magazine and a 3000 psi air reservoir. The original model delivers up to roughly 800 fps and around 200 foot-pounds of energy, while the later M357 version reaches up to 1135 fps and about 300 foot-pounds. A baffle-less SoundTrap shroud reduces the report, and a 26-inch Picatinny rail, adjustable two-stage trigger and synthetic stock make it a popular hunting and pest-control air rifle for game up to hog size.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3493 g (123.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 921 mm (36.26") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 346 m/s (1135 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 407 J (300 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 70 m (77 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .357 Air (9mm) · primary — also known as .357 cal, 9mm airgun, .357 big bore slug
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine, Single Shot Tray
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Lever Safety
- Features: Bullpup Layout, Pre Charged Pneumatic, Lothar Walther Barrel, Shrouded Barrel, Baffleless Soundtrap Shroud, 26 Inch Picatinny Rail, Adjustable Two Stage Trigger, 3000 Psi Air Reservoir, Removable Buttpad, Sling Mounts
Variants
- Benjamin Bulldog .457 - Caliber Variant
- Benjamin Bulldog M357 - Updated Model
Production
Production years: 2015-present
Civilian big-bore PCP air rifle produced by Crosman under the Benjamin brand
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Also offered in .457 caliber. The updated M357 raises muzzle energy to about 300 ft-lbs versus the original's roughly 180-200 ft-lbs. Muzzle velocity and energy vary widely with slug weight; the platform typically yields about 5 useful full-power shots per fill.
Background
When it launched in 2015, the Bulldog became one of the first affordable big-bore bullpup air rifles, bringing .357 caliber PCP hunting power to a mainstream price point and helping popularize big-bore airgun hunting in the United States.