I still love rewatching this video. This video is how I found the channel, back when I was researching the Bulldog a year or two ago. I still enjoy it today. This summer I am falling in love with my bulldog again. I purchased an extended reservoir, a regulator, barrel stabilizer set, upgraded hammer spring, cocking lever, and threaded barrel end adapter for a Donny FL moderator, all from Pitbull Airguns. Looking forward to tuning it up and seeing what it will do!
I grew up having bb guns and pellet guns. I started with the old Daisey lever action bb gun that you poured bb's down the barrel. When I got older I bought a Crossman 760 pump gun and hunted the woods like crazy shooting squirrels. My friend and I would shoot a squirrel, clean it, build a small fire and cook it, eat it and then go hunt for another one. We would set up plastic army men, old model cars or whatever we could find to use as targets and would pass hours shooting our guns. Many years later after growing up, getting married and having kids of my own I bought a new Crossman 760 and started shooting again for awhile, would loose interest or get busy with other things and then get interested again. I bought a Beeman break barrel .177 rifle to add to my Crossman but both guns are small and I feel that they are really a young shooters gun So I just recently bought a Gamo Swarm Whisper .22 caliber. I wanted something that I could shoot pests with but also something that I can just shoot at targets, tin cans or whatever in my backyard. I started watching videos on TH-cam to gain some knowledge and have come across a few that were informative and seem to be made by people that have the knowledge and I've seen some that were made by someone that I will take there advice with a grain of salt. You, Sir, fall into the first category. I've watch 4 of your videos so far. I watched the first three yesterday while on breaks at work. Today I subscribed and wanted to start at the first video and work my way to the most current. I like your presentation style. You have the knowledge but what really sold me was watching a video yesterday where you were thinking about things in your past while hunting and your faith came through. I hope to learn about airguns from your videos (I already am) but I also hope to learn more than that from you (I'm sure I will). Thank you for your service Sir.
Randy Dunwoody ... it is good to hear from you.... and I appreciate the compliments... I urge you to watch a series of three called being A Great Airgunner ... part I ...II ... and III ... and more will be coming...DR Russ
I just started getting into these PCP rifles, this is my first and it arrives next week. I also served, just completed 21 years active duty army as a combat medic with multiple combat tours. I appreciate your knowledge and I am glad I came across your channel Sir!
John Ragan ... so very glad to hear from you .... Congratulations on the 21 years ... Your medical experience will serve you well over the years to come......The jungles of Vietnam were enough of a combat tour for me ... I was shot three times in one year...and still carry a bullet in my left arm that they didn't want to take out ... they said it somehow slipped thru the shoulder muscles and right up next to the bone ... and that they would have done more damage retrieving it ...so left it in and sewed me back up. They advised me to Xray it once a year to see that it wasn't moving ... especially towards the heart ... but some scar tissue wrapped around it and made a permanent connection to the bone... never had a problem or pain from it. I was a young Infantry Officer and went right back into battle and my men. John, you are getting into a great hobby... consider a small compressor ... or aqua lung tank ... or that hand pump will tire you of this sport in a hurry. Try several pellets ... especially heavy ones to slow the velocity down. Remember that high velocity will not provide the accuracy you want. Also, click onto the small round photo of myself to access all 40 videos done to date... watch the one on accuracy and the two on pellets... also watch the one on Woodchucks to find out how much fun this sport can be. Please keep us in your air gun experience loop ... so that you can help us .... help everyone to stay air gun sharp.... Dr. Russ
@@russelljones4132 thank you Sir, one of my uncles were Force Recon in the Marines with tours in Vietnam and another was Army over there who doesn’t talk much about it but, he was one of the few that sent letters there to check in on me when I was with the Infantry and I’m sure you know how important that is to a deployed Soldier. Last tour I was E-6 but only ever made it to E-7 before retiring but still talk with a few of my amazing Officers, as I’m sure you are aware, there are those Officers that know everything and there are those that share their information and take the time to listen to their Enlisted and those Officers hold a special place in an Enlisted man’s heart, you are obviously the latter and we were proud to follow you into battle Sir. Thank you for paving the way for us! I was lucky enough to not be shot but was in fire fights and IED blasts, I’ve had the collapse of a lung, and multiple surgeries repairing things that still aren’t repaired and like you was just looking for peace which luckily I have found in my children (3 boys, 1 girl), my 5 year old daughter is the only one who loves shooting my .308 AR-10 but it wears her out so I thought this would be awesome to get her into. I have two scuba tanks from my Father and one small Benjamin tank arriving with the rifle tomorrow. I am currently reading up on compressors. Your knowledge is GREATLY appreciated and have been my deciding factor on multiple situations. I will keep you posted as I learn and if there is anything i can help with I will be happy to do my part! Also being retired and 100% I wanted to continue working with Veterans, so I am also employed with the VA, I also have a person that is assigned to help me with questions and issues that arrive in life beings the amount of things that happened in combat so if there are any questions or situations I can help with please don’t hesitate to ask, I’d be happy to help out with anything I can Sir. God bless and thank you!
@@johnraygun9868 Thanks for the reply John ... and your military brief .... E -7 is a great rank ... and working with the VA has to be very rewarding when you help those in trouble.... Good luck with those four kids ... we had 4 daughters and 2 sons.... now have 3 doberman females that are similar to 3 daughters .... Keep us in your loop of air gun experiences so that we can help everyone stay air gun sharp....and also consider clicking the small round photo of myself that will allow you to access our library of 41 videos... the one on Accuracy and another on Woodchucks ... along with two recent ones with my wife might be enjoyed by your daughter... Good to hear from you John .... Dr. Russ
Always happy to help a fellow vet. Absolutely yes, we need more air gunners and air gun clubs.. I often ask my friends how much shooting they do at their house. None, it's too noisy, too dangerous. My trigger time is 2-300 shots a day and now with my remote light switch, at night too. I got a pair of pet crows, they seem to help keep big flocks away so I protect em. Kind of symbiotic relation, but got plenty other critters for lead. Really fun for an old guy☺. Keep em comin.
Thanks again for getting back to me Will Willis. Those two pet crows have me intrigued ... do they stay at your home in a cage until needed? I use to shoot 900 to 1000 rounds of 45 caliber and 9 mm per week to stay prepared for competitive shoots with hand guns... I also use to reload them myself, until it just got to be too big of a time issue. I still shoot 100 to 200 rounds of pellets and slugs a week to stay prepared for my TH-cam Videos. I also have a movement sensor light in back that allows me to shoot effectively at night. Always good to hear from you Will.... Dr. Russ
This gentleman provides a real detailed in-depth air gun education.. awesome..! I also have a heavy Springfield M1A/14 and this bulldog 357 pcp air gun is a big relief!
Michael Rochelle... it is good to hear from you ... and thanks for the compliments ... it actually takes a great deal of preparation in making a TH-cam video... consider checking our last video launched for a contest in winning two great air guns.... Please stay in touch... Dr. Russ
Good to hear from you again Jan Van Der Walt .... and yes I am having fun ... and hoping that our viewers are having fun too. Please keep me in your loop of air gun experiences.... Dr. Russ
Ralph ... just discovered your video of 5 months ago... and I answer them all... Thanks for the compliment. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
Joe... glad to hear from you... we have prepared 10 videos todate... releasing one every 2 weeks... and the first two ht a thousand in their first 4 weeks... so we remain positive with the results... and continue our commitment of time and money. I hope you continue to enjoy... please let us know where we can improve... Dr Russ
Chris ... good to hear from you again... those 2 Benjamin rifles are their very best in my opinion... The Maurader is their best seller... but the Armada has the best covering...Dr.Russ
Thank you Aaron for the compliment. The viewer count during the past 6 weeks has already grown a third of what they were all of last year. Please keep me in your air gun loop of experiences. Hopefully I can help you ... and perhaps one of your experiences will help me. Some cool ones coming up during the next 4 weeks ... you might want to subscribe so that you don't miss them.... Again, thanks again.... and write anytime... Dr. Russ
Shane ... it is good to hear from you and thanks for the compliment. We have some interesting videos planned for 2024 and we hope you find something value in them ... Dr. Russ
Jason... It was good to hear from you today and read your comments... we have some great videos coming up this summer that include a drone pulling white powder targets through the air ... and a remote control speedboat that pulls targets across our pond.. Jason ... Please write again if we can ever be of help to you...Dr. Russ
Steven ... glad to hear from you and glad that our very first video helped you make this important decision. Interesting that our very latest video also focused on the comparison between the Bull Dog and the Bully. It wont change your position ... but it will provide more facts than the first. I hope to hear from you again.... Dr. Russ
Hello on your Bulldog whats your scope you have mounted? For airrifles what you recommend for good allround for airgunning. I have a camo bulldog on preorder about month now thanks for all your videos n information.
Troy ... good to hear from you again. The scope company I was using then is no longer distributing in the USA. I believe the Pandemic hit them hard. Let me suggest that you go to Field Supply.com and look for Crosman or Hatsan scopes ... some new and some refurbished ... way below other's prices. Dr. Russ
Got my bulldog really enjoy 😊 shooting it little loud for my back yard so I ordered a moderator to quite things down from pitbull air Guns thanks for recommending them couldn’t be happier with my choice looking forward to some pest control
I believe they will also send 3 to 5 barrel stabilizers with the moderator... because when you install the moderator... it's easy to add those barrel stabilizers too. Call and make sure they send you both... they are free or cheap... I dont remember but I believe they help. You are going to end up with a very fine... and best selling big bore... keep me in the loop... Dr Russ
Glad to hear that Jeremy... your first impression will be much louder... not only the ping in your ear... but the bang out your barrel... so if you are hunting outdoors...this big bore air rifle is a fraction of the sound of a powder rifle.... but probably too loud for backyard friendly if neighbors near by..... consider the larger sound suppressor from Pit Bull vs regular size if true. Also start with 35 cal. Pellets vs 9 mm bullets and only those that are 100% lead vs copper plated. Your barrel and its rifling will wear out with copper. We are currently filming our second set of 6 videos... keep me informed on what you want to see or know. Also consider subscribing so you get a notice when the next one comes out... typically every other thursday for these first 12... Dr. RUSS
@@Xtreme_Airgun_Slugs excellent friend ... consider clicking onto the round circle photo of me to access our entire channel ... and about 4 videos ago ... you will see the title with the word "Gifts". That video has instructions on how to enter our drawing for 2 large bore air guns that you might enjoy in addition to your Bull Pup... Dr. Russ
This air rifle would do well with smaller and larger calibers than just 357 magnum. Of course owning several air rifles in the maximum caliber that each is available in ... has been my personal course. I also check for the best reviews and top sellers within a caliber. There are several air rifles that allow multiple barrel set ups... but their cost saving isn't great.... and they require different scope or fixed site adjustments once changed ... as well as the time required to switch. Dr. Russ
Matt Rohrmann ... good to hear from you. You will find that any slugs for 357 magnum powder guns will often get stuck in the barrel... requiring a cleaning rod to dislodge...but the 9mm or 35 caliber slugs (same size) work great.... I believe Benjamin mislabeled that caliber because the 357 magnum has a great reputation. Hatsan did the same... both shoot 35 slugs. As far as weight of the slug is concerned... you will need to try several to determine the best accuracy for your gun. Assuming all are equally accurate... you will want to use the lighter weight for target or longer distant shooting and the heavier for deer and wild boar hunting... Dr. Russ
Hello Dr. Russ, do you shoot .356 9mm fmj bullets as well as the lead cast? I’m new to the Bulldog and cast bullets plus reload ammo so I have endless supply of the .356 9mm. Thanks in advance.
Good to hear from you VaccaroAssociates Sales.... The barrels in air guns are not even close to the barrels in powder rifles.... often not much more than a straw or brake line in thickness.... jacketed bullets wear it out quickly ... and often get stuck in the barrel as the rifling cuts into the copper and the push of air isnt close to the push of powder... Your gun will last longer with just lead ammo... Dr. Russ
Yes Gina Hardee and it quiets it enough to make it backyard friendly in my backyard... keep in mind that once you dont have a backyard friendly air gun,... you have a noisy air gun ... especially 30 caliber and up ... and so you are limited to hunting a few times a year ... and limited to your states hunting rules with air guns.... Dr. Russ
I own 2 moderators for my 357 mags ... I recently purchased a sound detector that I have not used and plan a video on this subject .... for the moment I can say that on 30 calibers or higher you will need a moderator to keep the gun back yard friendly and unfortunately larger calibers require larger moderators that cost $350 or more... by the time you also include their parts... that are required by your barrel for an add on... pitbull provided my Bull dog moderator and looks like an extension of the rifle..... Ronin made the moderator for my Hatsan Bully... and looks like a large silencer on the barrel... both made each rifle longer and heavier.. perhaps too heavy for a long walk in the woods. Dr. Russ
@@russjones7981The ronin and emperor are made by Donny at Donnyfl (not Ronin). I was more curious how well a 3d printed moderator holds up and which specific model you got from Pitbill airguns and its effectiveness.
KOB unleashed ... it is good to hear from you ... later this summer I have plans to do another Crosman 357 video but this next one will be 457 ... and while the filling will be the same... that may be too long of a wait for you .... Regardless of whether you are using a hand pump ... scuba tank ... or a compressor... you want to put the hose with a female end on it up to the male fill probe found at the bottom of the rear stock ... it may have a plastic cover which can come off easily ... once the fill hose is on correctly, fill it up to about 3000 foot lbs of air... I also recommend that you go on line and get a copy of the manual if you don't have one... and it will provide photos for you... please keep in touch on your success... Dr. Russ
Hey Russ, Thanks for the video.. I have the Bulldog, and Love it!,BUT, its loud out the box.measured with my DM 132 decibels. I can shoot this in my backyard with the neighbors knowing it's me, Soo, I want to know,? ,how long you had the long pitbull moderator and how much you like and would recommend. I'm bouncing between the DonnyFL Ronin and the long pitbull moderator. My problems are, the additional length of each.Then the plastic verses the aluminium. What your thoughts??? Marty
Marty...I have loved the extended moderator versus the standard moderator ... both available from Pit Bull... I bought the long one after talking to the owner of Pit Bull... and following his recommendation for the longer one. Donnie makes excellent moderators too. My Bull Dog is probably my quietest PCP... so I couldn't be happier. I try to buy the best in moderators because the last thing any of us needs is a police complaint from a neighbor.
Martin... I have two moderators...in addition to what comes with the air rifles... and interesting for your question...I have 2 moderators...the first... a Pit Bull extended for my Bull Dog and the 2nd ... a Donniefl Emperor for my Hatsan Hercules Bully in 357 cal. Both do the job equally on these two big bores. Both cost similar amounts. The Pit Bull moderator comes with some extra barrel stabilizers which I believe were helpful.... The Bully will be highlighted in my second batch of 6 videos... the Emperor is the best that Donniefl offers... however... they offer an additional piece called AN Extender if noise is still an issue... but that sure makes for a long air rifle... Fortunately... the 25 cal and lower caliber air rifles seem quiet enough for me out of the box. Dr. Russ
Thank you XRP... please keep me informed of what you want to see as well as know... We are currently filming our 2nd set of TH-cam videos based upon the great reception of our 1st set of 6.... Consider subscribing so that you know when our next video comes out... which currently is every other week... thanks again for your response... Dr. Russ ....
Good to hear from you Leonardokite ... My experience has been horrible with copper jacketed bullets ... that copper is much tougher than lead and can either get stuck in your barrel or wear the rifling out much sooner than normal.... I also stay clear of hollow heads ...which are excellent in powder pistols with velocities over 1200 feet per second ... but inaccurate in pellet rifles where velocities are under 1100 fps. Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula thanks for the info sir. After I made that comment, I saw a video where a guy shot copper jacketed bullets out of his air gun and the chronograph showed a much slower velocity. Probably sub slingshot velocity LOL. And of course in the comments were tons of people saying basically the same thing that you just said. I will keep my copper jacketed bullets for there intended purpose and use only lead bullets. I have a bulldog coming at the end of next week. My first PCP air rifle. I am looking forward to it.
We anticipate that 1 of our 2 dobermans will have a litter of puppies this week... we are hoping to share a little of that as an intro to our next air gun video...
Thanks for the compliment Nash.... we are in the process of filming our second set of 6 videos... in large part because of positive comments like yours. Anticipate shooting at moving bags of white powder under a very fast drone... as well as shaken coke cans... helium balloons... etc. Tpe in Dr. Russ Air Rifle to find all 6 in our first set of 6... and or become a subscriber for notifications of all future videos... in fact... subscriber # 100 is waiting for our next subscriber... Nash ... dont hesitate to share any questions or comments in the future... Dr Russ
Jason Nash... very good to hear from you.... the potatoes part threw me... but Paula has been sharing your travels with me... we both trust you are well...
robert hafey ... it is good to hear from you and thank you for the compliment. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that you can help us help others become Air Gun Sharp... Dr. Russ
Agustin.... It was good to hear from you this morning... and I'm glad that several of our videos have been very helpful to you... we have some excellent videos planned for the summer and some hunting videos for this fall... hope to hear from you from you again...Dr. Russ
Hello I am very fond of yours and top, friend tell me something I live here in Brazil I am having trouble finding Benjamin Bulldog's magazine .357 ai for you would be easier?
Hello Kf Car..... I am always glad to hear from a new viewer and especially when they are in another country like Brazil... my home is in the United States and-in Michigan... which is in the North... near Canada ... I think you're going to like our future videos this summer Which include a drone pulling white powder targets through the air... as well as a remote control speedboat ... that pulls targets across my pond.... We started last November with a new TH-cam video every other week and currently have 14 available for you.... and if you Want to see them all you will find them by typing in .... Dr. Russ air rifle... Cheers to Brazil.... I hope to hear from you again... Dr. Russ
Ramos... good question...the Bull Dog manual for 357 mag ..or 9 mm.... says not to use copper jacket. I have used a few ... but I believe Benjamin doesn't want copper going down that barrel... I am going to guess that copper doesn't seal the air behind it as well as lead does. My second guess is that copper ..or brass might wear out the rifling faster than lead. Dr. Russ
Hmm.. I came for the bulldog... Left with great target ideas...😇😁.. The bulldog was the first airgun i ever bought.. I chose it over all others because A.. Great price...B.. Shot count....C... Range of game from smaller to medium-large game... Then 😭😭.. I had a major car breakdown and needed cash to fix it,sold it... I wish i woulda sold the car instead 😐
Wascaly Wabbit ...good to hear from you .... and take some comfort in knowing that we have all been in your shoes before. Let me know when and what you want to buy next ... I might be able to send you in the right direction for the lowest price. Keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... Dr. Russ
Your voice and your general appearance remind me of Jonathan Winters, so when I first tuned in I thought you were going to present a comedy act. My mistake.
Douglas... I remember Jonathan Winters... and he was a great comedian... I'm glad you became more familiar with our air gun videos. We are releasing one this week on self defense... and later this Spring we are using a Drone to pull white powder targets thru the air.... and a remote control speedboat will pull a barge of targets across our pond.... You might want to subscribe so that you dont miss those videos... which come out every 2 weeks.... and you can type in... Dr. Russ Air Rifle ... to see all 12 that have been released to date. Comment or send your air gun questions anytime. Dr. Russ
It is good to hear from you Shon Sherwood. .. Yes the Bulldog can and just about every 357 (really 35 caliber) air rifles out there. while most deer guns are actually shooting a 30 caliber slug (30 - 06 ...30 -30 ... 308 ... 300 winchester mag ... etc) they shoot at 2000 to 3200 fps, most 30 to 35 caliber air guns only shoot at 800 to 900 fps.... so you have to concentrate on three concerns. Bigger air rifles (40 to 50 caliber) will knock down deer like the powder guns do ... but deer like to get back up and run off ... able to over come their wound or dying due to a bad tracker. So here are the three concerns. 1.) you are not going to be able to hunt deer out beyond 75 yards due to the lower air power and speed. So use good camo ... downwind ... and scents. Perhaps bait if it is allowed in your area. 2.) you want to be very accurate ... placing your heavy pellet or slug in the killing zone, which includes the organs or head (forget about mounting a deer with a head shot) ... and 3.) you want to use a hunter point on the pellet or slug that will allow a pass thru ... which provides two holes for blood to exit. These 3 concerns are challenges. I don't believe larger calibers will improve your chances and may be detriments to two of the three challenges above that I have experienced. Consider watching my video on Accuracy as well as practice often. Please keep me in your loop of air gun experiences... Dr. Russ
Tom ... thanks for the kind words. Responsive views have totalled 225 in just 4 days. Let's get together between all these busy holidays... you and Lori are worth it.
Now I understand... good to hear from you Scott. One of our 2 dobermans is expecting a litter of puppies this week and I hope to include a moment of that special event in our next video # 18... Dr Russ
I my self would be ashamed to shoot a gun like that but that's just me I hope air gunning don't go that way I'm praying to the air rifle god's it don't come to pass now if it looked like a Winchester hell yeh that's good sorry but that thing looks like Elon musk's tooth brush old buddy
Terry ... it is good to hear from you and thanks for your feed back. Air guns are made in a variety of styles ... rifles with wood stocks ... rifles with polyurethane stocks ... Bull Pups ,,, Break barrels ... and Sci-FY like the one I used in making this video. It was the only air gun at the time that shot the 357 magnum ... Interestingly ... if you have to do a repair or want to add a modification ... once the plastic is pulled away, it resembles all of the rest. Bottom line is ... different strokes for different folks .... and now it is offered in 457 caliber too. It doesn't seem to go away, so there obviously is a lot of Sci-FY shooters out there... Dr. Russ
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I still love rewatching this video. This video is how I found the channel, back when I was researching the Bulldog a year or two ago. I still enjoy it today. This summer I am falling in love with my bulldog again. I purchased an extended reservoir, a regulator, barrel stabilizer set, upgraded hammer spring, cocking lever, and threaded barrel end adapter for a Donny FL moderator, all from Pitbull Airguns. Looking forward to tuning it up and seeing what it will do!
xdmc ... it is good to hear from you .... and glad you are upgrading one of the great air rifles available.... Dr. Russ
You got wisdom on air gun and I thank you for your exposure on these knowledge. I am getting my Benjamin bulldog soon and cannot wait to get it 🤩🤩🤩
Legend of Zohan ... it is great to hear from you ... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... especially that new Bull Dog .... Dr. Russ
I grew up having bb guns and pellet guns. I started with the old Daisey lever action bb gun that you poured bb's down the barrel. When I got older I bought a Crossman 760 pump gun and hunted the woods like crazy shooting squirrels. My friend and I would shoot a squirrel, clean it, build a small fire and cook it, eat it and then go hunt for another one.
We would set up plastic army men, old model cars or whatever we could find to use as targets and would pass hours shooting our guns.
Many years later after growing up, getting married and having kids of my own I bought a new Crossman 760 and started shooting again for awhile, would loose interest or get busy with other things and then get interested again.
I bought a Beeman break barrel .177 rifle to add to my Crossman but both guns are small and I feel that they are really a young shooters gun So I just recently bought a Gamo Swarm Whisper .22 caliber.
I wanted something that I could shoot pests with but also something that I can just shoot at targets, tin cans or whatever in my backyard. I started watching videos on TH-cam to gain some knowledge and have come across a few that were informative and seem to be made by people that have the knowledge and I've seen some that were made by someone that I will take there advice with a grain of salt. You, Sir, fall into the first category.
I've watch 4 of your videos so far. I watched the first three yesterday while on breaks at work. Today I subscribed and wanted to start at the first video and work my way to the most current. I like your presentation style. You have the knowledge but what really sold me was watching a video yesterday where you were thinking about things in your past while hunting and your faith came through.
I hope to learn about airguns from your videos (I already am) but I also hope to learn more than that from you (I'm sure I will). Thank you for your service Sir.
Randy Dunwoody ... it is good to hear from you.... and I appreciate the compliments... I urge you to watch a series of three called being A Great Airgunner ... part I ...II ... and III ... and more will be coming...DR Russ
I just started getting into these PCP rifles, this is my first and it arrives next week. I also served, just completed 21 years active duty army as a combat medic with multiple combat tours. I appreciate your knowledge and I am glad I came across your channel Sir!
John Ragan ... so very glad to hear from you .... Congratulations on the 21 years ... Your medical experience will serve you well over the years to come......The jungles of Vietnam were enough of a combat tour for me ... I was shot three times in one year...and still carry a bullet in my left arm that they didn't want to take out ... they said it somehow slipped thru the shoulder muscles and right up next to the bone ... and that they would have done more damage retrieving it ...so left it in and sewed me back up. They advised me to Xray it once a year to see that it wasn't moving ... especially towards the heart ... but some scar tissue wrapped around it and made a permanent connection to the bone... never had a problem or pain from it. I was a young Infantry Officer and went right back into battle and my men. John, you are getting into a great hobby... consider a small compressor ... or aqua lung tank ... or that hand pump will tire you of this sport in a hurry. Try several pellets ... especially heavy ones to slow the velocity down. Remember that high velocity will not provide the accuracy you want. Also, click onto the small round photo of myself to access all 40 videos done to date... watch the one on accuracy and the two on pellets... also watch the one on Woodchucks to find out how much fun this sport can be. Please keep us in your air gun experience loop ... so that you can help us .... help everyone to stay air gun sharp.... Dr. Russ
@@russelljones4132 thank you Sir, one of my uncles were Force Recon in the Marines with tours in Vietnam and another was Army over there who doesn’t talk much about it but, he was one of the few that sent letters there to check in on me when I was with the Infantry and I’m sure you know how important that is to a deployed Soldier. Last tour I was E-6 but only ever made it to E-7 before retiring but still talk with a few of my amazing Officers, as I’m sure you are aware, there are those Officers that know everything and there are those that share their information and take the time to listen to their Enlisted and those Officers hold a special place in an Enlisted man’s heart, you are obviously the latter and we were proud to follow you into battle Sir. Thank you for paving the way for us! I was lucky enough to not be shot but was in fire fights and IED blasts, I’ve had the collapse of a lung, and multiple surgeries repairing things that still aren’t repaired and like you was just looking for peace which luckily I have found in my children (3 boys, 1 girl), my 5 year old daughter is the only one who loves shooting my .308 AR-10 but it wears her out so I thought this would be awesome to get her into. I have two scuba tanks from my Father and one small Benjamin tank arriving with the rifle tomorrow. I am currently reading up on compressors. Your knowledge is GREATLY appreciated and have been my deciding factor on multiple situations. I will keep you posted as I learn and if there is anything i can help with I will be happy to do my part! Also being retired and 100% I wanted to continue working with Veterans, so I am also employed with the VA, I also have a person that is assigned to help me with questions and issues that arrive in life beings the amount of things that happened in combat so if there are any questions or situations I can help with please don’t hesitate to ask, I’d be happy to help out with anything I can Sir. God bless and thank you!
@@johnraygun9868 Thanks for the reply John ... and your military brief .... E -7 is a great rank ... and working with the VA has to be very rewarding when you help those in trouble.... Good luck with those four kids ... we had 4 daughters and 2 sons.... now have 3 doberman females that are similar to 3 daughters .... Keep us in your loop of air gun experiences so that we can help everyone stay air gun sharp....and also consider clicking the small round photo of myself that will allow you to access our library of 41 videos... the one on Accuracy and another on Woodchucks ... along with two recent ones with my wife might be enjoyed by your daughter... Good to hear from you John .... Dr. Russ
Always happy to help a fellow vet. Absolutely yes, we need more air gunners and air gun clubs.. I often ask my friends how much shooting they do at their house. None, it's too noisy, too
dangerous. My trigger time is 2-300 shots a day and now with my remote light switch, at night too.
I got a pair of pet crows, they seem to help keep big flocks away so I protect em. Kind of symbiotic relation, but got plenty other critters for lead. Really fun for an old guy☺.
Keep em comin.
Thanks again for getting back to me Will Willis. Those two pet crows have me intrigued ... do they stay at your home in a cage until needed? I use to shoot 900 to 1000 rounds of 45 caliber and 9 mm per week to stay prepared for competitive shoots with hand guns... I also use to reload them myself, until it just got to be too big of a time issue. I still shoot 100 to 200 rounds of pellets and slugs a week to stay prepared for my TH-cam Videos. I also have a movement sensor light in back that allows me to shoot effectively at night. Always good to hear from you Will.... Dr. Russ
This gentleman provides a real detailed in-depth air gun education.. awesome..! I also have a heavy Springfield M1A/14 and this bulldog 357 pcp air gun is a big relief!
Michael Rochelle... it is good to hear from you ... and thanks for the compliments ... it actually takes a great deal of preparation in making a TH-cam video... consider checking our last video launched for a contest in winning two great air guns.... Please stay in touch... Dr. Russ
Dr. Russ is the legend! I am enjoying his videos, and listen to his broad experiences with Air riffles. I hope we will see much more...
Thank you for the compliment...and trust... we have a total of 6 videos planned for the balance of this year... one per week until Dec 31.
Thank you Dr. Russ...can’t wait...
love how much fun you are having with air guns
Good to hear from you again Jan Van Der Walt .... and yes I am having fun ... and hoping that our viewers are having fun too. Please keep me in your loop of air gun experiences.... Dr. Russ
I think you are a great person to talk about the big bore airguns. Keep up the good work. 👍
Ralph ... just discovered your video of 5 months ago... and I answer them all... Thanks for the compliment. Please keep us in your air gun experiences loop ... helping us help everyone stay air gun sharp... Dr. Russ
The 'wrap up,' starting at 13:24, was like watching Andy Rooney closing out 60 Minutes! Good stuff sir!
Joe... glad to hear from you... we have prepared 10 videos todate... releasing one every 2 weeks... and the first two ht a thousand in their first 4 weeks... so we remain positive with the results... and continue our commitment of time and money. I hope you continue to enjoy... please let us know where we can improve... Dr Russ
I just ordered the Benjamin Armada .25 after stacking .22 pellets into the same hole with my first Armada. I’ll be getting the Bulldog next.
Chris ... good to hear from you again... those 2 Benjamin rifles are their very best in my opinion... The Maurader is their best seller... but the Armada has the best covering...Dr.Russ
Absolutely Backyard Friendly
This bulldog is especially backyard friendly because it has a pit bull extended modulator on the front of this air rifle.
Enjoyed the quality and initial response of this first You Tube Video.
5 more videos will follow for a total of 6 by Dec 31.
I love watching your videos
Thank you Aaron for the compliment. The viewer count during the past 6 weeks has already grown a third of what they were all of last year. Please keep me in your air gun loop of experiences. Hopefully I can help you ... and perhaps one of your experiences will help me. Some cool ones coming up during the next 4 weeks ... you might want to subscribe so that you don't miss them.... Again, thanks again.... and write anytime... Dr. Russ
A real expert! Very informative.
Thank you for the compliment... we plan a total of 6 videos this year.... one per week until the balance of the year....
You have a very trusting way about you.
Shane ... it is good to hear from you and thanks for the compliment. We have some interesting videos planned for 2024 and we hope you find something value in them ... Dr. Russ
Thank you sir, you did indeed help me and you are a good teacher.
Jason... It was good to hear from you today and read your comments... we have some great videos coming up this summer that include a drone pulling white powder targets through the air ... and a remote control speedboat that pulls targets across our pond.. Jason ... Please write again if we can ever be of help to you...Dr. Russ
Great video. Looking forward to more air riffle videos.
Nicka... thank you for your kind words. Paula and I look forward to seeing you and your family soon. Dr. Russ
Love the video
Good to hear from you Mike Dayton.... please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... Dr. Russ
Awesome video think of buying the bull dog your video is really helpful thank you
Steven ... glad to hear from you and glad that our very first video helped you make this important decision. Interesting that our very latest video also focused on the comparison between the Bull Dog and the Bully. It wont change your position ... but it will provide more facts than the first. I hope to hear from you again.... Dr. Russ
Thank you for your time watching now
Hello on your Bulldog whats your scope you have mounted? For airrifles what you recommend for good allround for airgunning.
I have a camo bulldog on preorder about month now thanks for all your videos n information.
Troy ... good to hear from you again. The scope company I was using then is no longer distributing in the USA. I believe the Pandemic hit them hard. Let me suggest that you go to Field Supply.com and look for Crosman or Hatsan scopes ... some new and some refurbished ... way below other's prices. Dr. Russ
Got my bulldog really enjoy 😊 shooting it little loud for my back yard so I ordered a moderator to quite things down from pitbull air Guns thanks for recommending them couldn’t be happier with my choice looking forward to some pest control
I believe they will also send 3 to 5 barrel stabilizers with the moderator... because when you install the moderator... it's easy to add those barrel stabilizers too. Call and make sure they send you both... they are free or cheap... I dont remember but I believe they help. You are going to end up with a very fine... and best selling big bore... keep me in the loop... Dr Russ
Just ordered mine today thanks you really helped with my choice
Glad to hear that Jeremy... your first impression will be much louder... not only the ping in your ear... but the bang out your barrel... so if you are hunting outdoors...this big bore air rifle is a fraction of the sound of a powder rifle.... but probably too loud for backyard friendly if neighbors near by..... consider the larger sound suppressor from Pit Bull vs regular size if true. Also start with 35 cal. Pellets vs 9 mm bullets and only those that are 100% lead vs copper plated. Your barrel and its rifling will wear out with copper. We are currently filming our second set of 6 videos... keep me informed on what you want to see or know. Also consider subscribing so you get a notice when the next one comes out... typically every other thursday for these first 12... Dr. RUSS
How's your Bulldog holding up?
@@Xtreme_Airgun_Slugs excellent friend ... consider clicking onto the round circle photo of me to access our entire channel ... and about 4 videos ago ... you will see the title with the word "Gifts". That video has instructions on how to enter our drawing for 2 large bore air guns that you might enjoy in addition to your Bull Pup... Dr. Russ
benjamin needs to build this in a dedicated .22 slug gun not pellets but .22 slugs doing about 1000fps in a 30 to 40gr slug. now that would be awesome
This air rifle would do well with smaller and larger calibers than just 357 magnum. Of course owning several air rifles in the maximum caliber that each is available in ... has been my personal course. I also check for the best reviews and top sellers within a caliber. There are several air rifles that allow multiple barrel set ups... but their cost saving isn't great.... and they require different scope or fixed site adjustments once changed ... as well as the time required to switch. Dr. Russ
Russ what’s your favorite brand of round for the bulldog? And did I hear you correctly that you like 9mm sized rounds the best for this gun? Thx
Matt Rohrmann ... good to hear from you. You will find that any slugs for 357 magnum powder guns will often get stuck in the barrel... requiring a cleaning rod to dislodge...but the 9mm or 35 caliber slugs (same size) work great.... I believe Benjamin mislabeled that caliber because the 357 magnum has a great reputation. Hatsan did the same... both shoot 35 slugs. As far as weight of the slug is concerned... you will need to try several to determine the best accuracy for your gun. Assuming all are equally accurate... you will want to use the lighter weight for target or longer distant shooting and the heavier for deer and wild boar hunting... Dr. Russ
Thank you sir!
Hello Dr. Russ, do you shoot .356 9mm fmj bullets as well as the lead cast? I’m new to the Bulldog and cast bullets plus reload ammo so I have endless supply of the .356 9mm. Thanks in advance.
Good to hear from you VaccaroAssociates Sales.... The barrels in air guns are not even close to the barrels in powder rifles.... often not much more than a straw or brake line in thickness.... jacketed bullets wear it out quickly ... and often get stuck in the barrel as the rifling cuts into the copper and the push of air isnt close to the push of powder... Your gun will last longer with just lead ammo... Dr. Russ
Very interesting information
We plan 5 more videos for a total of six by years end... and the total information ... particularly the one on accuracy... will be informative.
do you have the pitbull mega moderator on this gun?
Yes Gina Hardee and it quiets it enough to make it backyard friendly in my backyard... keep in mind that once you dont have a backyard friendly air gun,... you have a noisy air gun ... especially 30 caliber and up ... and so you are limited to hunting a few times a year ... and limited to your states hunting rules with air guns.... Dr. Russ
Cool stuff, how well is the moderator on the gun holding up? Which version did you purchase?
I own 2 moderators for my 357 mags ... I recently purchased a sound detector that I have not used and plan a video on this subject .... for the moment I can say that on 30 calibers or higher you will need a moderator to keep the gun back yard friendly and unfortunately larger calibers require larger moderators that cost $350 or more... by the time you also include their parts... that are required by your barrel for an add on... pitbull provided my Bull dog moderator and looks like an extension of the rifle..... Ronin made the moderator for my Hatsan Bully... and looks like a large silencer on the barrel... both made each rifle longer and heavier.. perhaps too heavy for a long walk in the woods. Dr. Russ
@@russjones7981The ronin and emperor are made by Donny at Donnyfl (not Ronin). I was more curious how well a 3d printed moderator holds up and which specific model you got from Pitbill airguns and its effectiveness.
Awesome stuff indeed!!
Trevor... thanks for your kind words. We understand that you have been doing fine on the soccer field as well as hunting deer in S.C. Dr. Russ
Could u please make a short video on TH-cam how to add gas to it
KOB unleashed ... it is good to hear from you ... later this summer I have plans to do another Crosman 357 video but this next one will be 457 ... and while the filling will be the same... that may be too long of a wait for you .... Regardless of whether you are using a hand pump ... scuba tank ... or a compressor... you want to put the hose with a female end on it up to the male fill probe found at the bottom of the rear stock ... it may have a plastic cover which can come off easily ... once the fill hose is on correctly, fill it up to about 3000 foot lbs of air... I also recommend that you go on line and get a copy of the manual if you don't have one... and it will provide photos for you... please keep in touch on your success... Dr. Russ
Dr Russ , that thing looks like a bazooka
Yes Jon ... you have to love that Sci Fy look ... or you dont get it.... but its accuracy is excellent for a large bore... Dr. Russ
Hey Russ, Thanks for the video..
I have the Bulldog, and Love it!,BUT, its loud out the box.measured with my DM 132 decibels.
I can shoot this in my backyard with the neighbors knowing it's me, Soo, I want to know,? ,how long you had the long pitbull moderator and how much you like and would recommend.
I'm bouncing between the DonnyFL Ronin and the long pitbull moderator.
My problems are, the additional length of each.Then the plastic verses the aluminium.
What your thoughts???
Marty
Marty...I have loved the extended moderator versus the standard moderator ... both available from Pit Bull... I bought the long one after talking to the owner of Pit Bull... and following his recommendation for the longer one. Donnie makes excellent moderators too. My Bull Dog is probably my quietest PCP... so I couldn't be happier. I try to buy the best in moderators because the last thing any of us needs is a police complaint from a neighbor.
I believe plastic is a more quiet material than aluminum.
Martin... I have two moderators...in addition to what comes with the air rifles... and interesting for your question...I have 2 moderators...the first... a Pit Bull extended for my Bull Dog and the 2nd ... a Donniefl Emperor for my Hatsan Hercules Bully in 357 cal. Both do the job equally on these two big bores. Both cost similar amounts. The Pit Bull moderator comes with some extra barrel stabilizers which I believe were helpful....
The Bully will be highlighted in my second batch of 6 videos... the Emperor is the best that Donniefl offers... however... they offer an additional piece called AN Extender if noise is still an issue... but that sure makes for a long air rifle...
Fortunately... the 25 cal and lower caliber air rifles seem quiet enough for me out of the box. Dr. Russ
I agree ! From Europe ! Thanks !
Rico...rico... so glad to hear from you and from Europe... we hope you enjoy the episodes to come. Dr Russ
Great video!
Thank you XRP... please keep me informed of what you want to see as well as know... We are currently filming our 2nd set of TH-cam videos based upon the great reception of our 1st set of 6.... Consider subscribing so that you know when our next video comes out... which currently is every other week... thanks again for your response... Dr. Russ ....
Can you shoot the jacketed 9mm bullets out of this gun?
Good to hear from you Leonardokite ... My experience has been horrible with copper jacketed bullets ... that copper is much tougher than lead and can either get stuck in your barrel or wear the rifling out much sooner than normal.... I also stay clear of hollow heads ...which are excellent in powder pistols with velocities over 1200 feet per second ... but inaccurate in pellet rifles where velocities are under 1100 fps. Dr. Russ
@@drsrussandpaula thanks for the info sir. After I made that comment, I saw a video where a guy shot copper jacketed bullets out of his air gun and the chronograph showed a much slower velocity. Probably sub slingshot velocity LOL. And of course in the comments were tons of people saying basically the same thing that you just said. I will keep my copper jacketed bullets for there intended purpose and use only lead bullets. I have a bulldog coming at the end of next week. My first PCP air rifle. I am looking forward to it.
@@Leonardokite good to hear from you again Leonardokite.... please keep us in your air gun experiences loop... Dr. Russ
We anticipate that 1 of our 2 dobermans will have a litter of puppies this week... we are hoping to share a little of that as an intro to our next air gun video...
Looking good Russ!
Thanks for the compliment Nash.... we are in the process of filming our second set of 6 videos... in large part because of positive comments like yours. Anticipate shooting at moving bags of white powder under a very fast drone... as well as shaken coke cans... helium balloons... etc. Tpe in Dr. Russ Air Rifle to find all 6 in our first set of 6... and or become a subscriber for notifications of all future videos... in fact... subscriber # 100 is waiting for our next subscriber... Nash ... dont hesitate to share any questions or comments in the future... Dr Russ
@@russjones7981 you must know it's me...Jason! I lived with you & walked Faith every day.
Jason Nash... very good to hear from you.... the potatoes part threw me... but Paula has been sharing your travels with me... we both trust you are well...
Again... it was good to hear from you Jason... we wish you great success...
Thanks@@russjones7981 I was hoping to see you guys when I come through Michigan!
ty for all the info love ur videos
robert hafey ... it is good to hear from you and thank you for the compliment. Please keep us in your loop of air gun experiences ... so that you can help us help others become Air Gun Sharp... Dr. Russ
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Good to hear from you again randomvideos ... We trust you are well this Christmas Season ... Dr. Russ
how much does it cost to send benjamin 357 bulldog rifles to indonesia...
Angin.. I wish I knew what the that's a good question for the Post Office or UPS...Dr. Russ
Subribed to your channel.
.Very good nformation..👍
Agustin.... It was good to hear from you this morning... and I'm glad that several of our videos have been very helpful to you... we have some excellent videos planned for the summer and some hunting videos for this fall... hope to hear from you from you again...Dr. Russ
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Thank you very much Dr. Russ
Will keep watching your excellent video on air rifles.👍👍👍
Hello ! Okay, tell me what country are you? I live here in Brazil,
Hello I am very fond of yours and top, friend tell me something I live here in Brazil I am having trouble finding Benjamin Bulldog's magazine .357 ai for you would be easier?
Hello Kf Car..... I am always glad to hear from a new viewer and especially when they are in another country like Brazil... my home is in the United States and-in Michigan... which is in the North... near Canada ... I think you're going to like our future videos this summer Which include a drone pulling white powder targets through the air... as well as a remote control speedboat ... that pulls targets across my pond.... We started last November with a new TH-cam video every other week and currently have 14 available for you.... and if you Want to see them all you will find them by typing in .... Dr. Russ air rifle... Cheers to Brazil.... I hope to hear from you again... Dr. Russ
Will it shoot 9mm FMJ?
Ramos... good question...the Bull Dog manual for 357 mag ..or 9 mm.... says not to use copper jacket. I have used a few ... but I believe Benjamin doesn't want copper going down that barrel... I am going to guess that copper doesn't seal the air behind it as well as lead does. My second guess is that copper ..or brass might wear out the rifling faster than lead. Dr. Russ
Hmm.. I came for the bulldog... Left with great target ideas...😇😁..
The bulldog was the first airgun i ever bought.. I chose it over all others because A.. Great price...B.. Shot count....C... Range of game from smaller to medium-large game...
Then 😭😭.. I had a major car breakdown and needed cash to fix it,sold it... I wish i woulda sold the car instead 😐
Wascaly Wabbit ...good to hear from you .... and take some comfort in knowing that we have all been in your shoes before. Let me know when and what you want to buy next ... I might be able to send you in the right direction for the lowest price. Keep us in your loop of air gun experiences... Dr. Russ
Your voice and your general appearance remind me of Jonathan Winters, so when I first tuned in I thought you were going to present a comedy act. My mistake.
Douglas... I remember Jonathan Winters... and he was a great comedian... I'm glad you became more familiar with our air gun videos. We are releasing one this week on self defense... and later this Spring we are using a Drone to pull white powder targets thru the air.... and a remote control speedboat will pull a barge of targets across our pond....
You might want to subscribe so that you dont miss those videos... which come out every 2 weeks.... and you can type in... Dr. Russ Air Rifle ... to see all 12 that have been released to date. Comment or send your air gun questions anytime. Dr. Russ
but will a stock bulldog take down a nice deer?
It is good to hear from you Shon Sherwood. .. Yes the Bulldog can and just about every 357 (really 35 caliber) air rifles out there. while most deer guns are actually shooting a 30 caliber slug (30 - 06 ...30 -30 ... 308 ... 300 winchester mag ... etc) they shoot at 2000 to 3200 fps, most 30 to 35 caliber air guns only shoot at 800 to 900 fps.... so you have to concentrate on three concerns. Bigger air rifles (40 to 50 caliber) will knock down deer like the powder guns do ... but deer like to get back up and run off ... able to over come their wound or dying due to a bad tracker. So here are the three concerns. 1.) you are not going to be able to hunt deer out beyond 75 yards due to the lower air power and speed. So use good camo ... downwind ... and scents. Perhaps bait if it is allowed in your area. 2.) you want to be very accurate ... placing your heavy pellet or slug in the killing zone, which includes the organs or head (forget about mounting a deer with a head shot) ... and 3.) you want to use a hunter point on the pellet or slug that will allow a pass thru ... which provides two holes for blood to exit. These 3 concerns are challenges. I don't believe larger calibers will improve your chances and may be detriments to two of the three challenges above that I have experienced. Consider watching my video on Accuracy as well as practice often. Please keep me in your loop of air gun experiences... Dr. Russ
@@russelljones4132 thanks for the info sir. i hope to one day own one of my own
Educational...
Informative and entertaining. You appear to enjoy what you are doing. Looking forward to viewing the next installment
Tom ... thanks for the kind words. Responsive views have totalled 225 in just 4 days. Let's get together between all these busy holidays... you and Lori are worth it.
That browning pistol on the table was my least favorite gun ever..
Its not my favorite either... Dr. Russ
Bill Barr , is that you? Lol
Hello Scott... good to hear from you this morning... I dont see any comments from Bill Barr yet... Dr. Russ
@@russjones7981 it's the voice lol
Now I understand... good to hear from you Scott. One of our 2 dobermans is expecting a litter of puppies this week and I hope to include a moment of that special event in our next video # 18... Dr Russ
That Benjamin 357 is the most ugly rifle iv'e ever seen.
I my self would be ashamed to shoot a gun like that but that's just me I hope air gunning don't go that way I'm praying to the air rifle god's it don't come to pass now if it looked like a Winchester hell yeh that's good sorry but that thing looks like Elon musk's tooth brush old buddy
Terry ... it is good to hear from you and thanks for your feed back. Air guns are made in a variety of styles ... rifles with wood stocks ... rifles with polyurethane stocks ... Bull Pups ,,, Break barrels ... and Sci-FY like the one I used in making this video. It was the only air gun at the time that shot the 357 magnum ... Interestingly ... if you have to do a repair or want to add a modification ... once the plastic is pulled away, it resembles all of the rest. Bottom line is ... different strokes for different folks .... and now it is offered in 457 caliber too. It doesn't seem to go away, so there obviously is a lot of Sci-FY shooters out there... Dr. Russ
Shooing Toxic Lead Among Animals & Mineral Licks What Kind Of Dr Are You? I'm A Operating Room Nurse 52 Year's Old Been Shooing All Weaponry All my Life Respect The Ecosystem And All Life And I'm Born And Raised In Watts California 🤔👁️🌱🔬👨🔬
Indigenous Family Farms Organic ... I am sorry that we don't embrace the same ideals... I wish you well in California. Dr. Russ
and you need to stay yo ass in Comifornia
@@ginahardee4891 Gina ... thanks for your input ... Dr. Russ
Sounds like you might be crossing that line into ocd territory. It's a fine line between genius and insane.