Benjamin Rogue
| Benjamin Rogue | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pre-Charged Pneumatic Rifle |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Crosman Corporation |
| Unit cost | $1,350.00 USD (in 2013) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.3 kg (9.48 lb) |
| Length | 1,250 mm (49 in) stock extended / 1,150 mm (45.3 in) stock folded[1] |
The Benjamin Rogue .357 is a 9mm (0.357") caliber PCP air rifle, making it a large caliber. Produced by Benjamin, a brand owned by Crosman, this rifle produces over 285 joules of impact energy, making it more powerful than a .22 LR or even more powerful than a .380 ACP.
Design
[edit]The Rogue, despite not having its own sights, has a 9.5mm top rail behind the 6-shot clip for a scope or SLR, it also has a bottom rail with two slots (one per accessory) to hold a bipod, laser or light.[2][3][4][5]
It uses a 330 cc air tank that can be filled to 3,050 psi (210 bar). For optimal air efficiency, the Rogue features the "Epic Display," a factory-installed electronic device that manages the rifle's power. Three bullet weight options (light, medium, and heavy) and three power options (low, medium, and high) can be selected, combining them to the shooter's liking. The electronically adjustable trigger can be adjusted from the Display Epic. It weighs 4.3 kg, has a barrel length of 25 inches, an overall length of 49 inches with the stock extended and 45 inches with the stock retracted.[1][4]
The Rogue has a 6-shot clip on top and is essentially semi-automatic, with a range of 4 to 20 shots at full pressure. It has a jacketed barrel that suppresses muzzle noise, making it even quieter than any other firearm, producing around 80 dB. This rifle also has zero recoil. The Rogue also features an adjustable stock for shooter comfort. The Rogue's air tank can be refilled with a hand-operated PCP pump or a high-pressure Benjamin air tank.[1][4]
Ballistics
[edit]The Crosman Corporation manufactured five different rounds for use in the Rogue.[4][6]
| Pellet | Weight | Velocity | Impact energy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Persuit Hollow Point Bullet | 95 gr (6.15 g) | 860 fps (262 m/s) | 155.9 ft-lb (211.3 J) |
| Benjamin Persuit Flat Nose Bullet | 127 gr (8.23 g) | 830 fps (253 m/s) | 194.1 ft-lb (263.1 J) |
| Benjamin persuit Hollow Point Bullet | 158 gr (10.24 g) | 760 fps (231 m/s) | 202.4 ft-lb (274.4 J) |
| Benjamin Persuit Flat Nosed Bullet | 170 gr (11 g) | 800 fps (244 m/s) | 241 ft-lb (328 J) |
| Benjamin by Nosler eXTREME Ballistic Tip | 145 gr (9.4 g) | 810 fps (247 m/s) | 211 ft-lb (286 J) |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Benjamin Rogue .357 - The world's most powerful production air rifle". Team Wild TV. 2012-06-17. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Rogue® .357". Crosman Airguns. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ "Rogue Features". Crosman Airguns. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ a b c d "Benjamin's Rogue ePCP — a new way of making airguns: Part 1". Pyramidair Airgun Academy. 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ Chapman, Jim (2011). "It is something special". American Airgun Hunter. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ "Crosman Airgun Pellet Capabilities Chart" (PDF). Crosman Airguns. Retrieved 2013-05-16.