Benjamin Cayden
Crosman Corporation · Rifle · In Production · 2020
Also known as: Cayden, Benjamin Craftsman Series Cayden, BPC22W
Overview
The Benjamin Cayden is an American pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) sidelever air rifle produced by Crosman under the Benjamin Craftsman Series brand. Introduced in 2020, it fires .22 caliber pellets from a 12-shot auto-indexing rotary magazine and is fed from a 280cc air cylinder filled to 3000 psi that yields up to roughly 60 shots. A choked, rifled barrel with a removable threaded muzzle brake, an adjustable two-stage trigger, and a Turkish walnut stock with adjustable cheekpiece make it a value-oriented hunting and target rifle capable of around 1000 fps and up to about 35 foot-pounds of energy.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3606 g (127.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1035 mm (40.75") |
| Barrel Length | 530 mm (20.87") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 12 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 305 m/s (1001 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 47 J (35 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .22 Caliber Air (5.5mm Pellet) · primary — also known as .22 Pellet, 5.5mm, .22 Cal Airgun
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Rotary Magazine, Single Shot Tray
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Lever Safety
- Features: Sidelever Action, Unregulated Pcp, 280cc Air Cylinder, Adjustable Two Stage Trigger, Threaded Muzzle Brake, Adjustable Cheekpiece, Checkered Grip And Forearm, Picatinny Optics Rail, Sling Studs
Variants
- Benjamin Cayden .177 - Caliber 177
Production
Production years: 2020-present
Civilian air rifle; remains in active production in .177 and .22 with a Turkish walnut stock
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Also offered in .177 caliber. Uses a smooth sidelever cocking action rather than a bolt. Sold as part of the Benjamin Craftsman Series alongside the Kratos and Akela.
Background
The Cayden anchors Benjamin's Craftsman Series, which paired traditional walnut-stocked looks with modern high-capacity PCP internals to bring an affordable wood-stocked repeating air rifle to the North American market.