BLOOMFIELD, New York Benjamin, the premiere hunting brand of Crosman Corporation, has been recognized by the readers of Predator Xtreme magazine as their Favorite Airgun. This is the fourth straight year Benjamin has won the Readers Choice GOLD award, winnng it previously in 2015, 2014 and 2013.

The annual survey covers 36 outdoor product categories and is billed as the "gear hard-core predator hunters rely on when they are in the field chasing fur". The Marauder pre-charged pneumatic rifle has built a reputation of dependability, accuracy and quietness.

"We are proud to once again have the Benjamin Marauder recognized by the readers of Predator Xtreme," said Jennifer Lambert, VP Marketing for Crosman. "The Marauder delivers tremendous value and to have this group of serious hunters select it as their favorite is testament to its performance and quality."

The Benjamin Marauder is available with a wood or synthetic stock and in .177, .22 or .25 caliber. Benjamin's line of pre-charged pneumatics include the Discovery, the recently announced Maximus, the AR-styled Armada and the Pioneer Airbow that fires arrows at 450 FPS. The full line may be viewed at BenjaminAirguns.com.

For additional information on Crosman airguns and ammunition, visit crosman.com or write to Chip Hunnicutt, Marketing Manager, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield,

NY 14469, or contact him via email at chip@crosman.com, Twitter @chiphunnicutt or by phone at (800) 7–AIRGUN (724-7486). For up-to-the-minute news from Crosman Corporation, follow the company on Twitter (@crosmancorp).

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For over 90 years Crosman has led the world in the design and manufacture of airguns and airgun ammunition, along with airsoft, optics and shooting sports accessories. Headquartered in Bloomfield, N.Y., the company sells its products worldwide under the Crosman®, Benjamin®, CenterPoint®, Game Face® and Undead Apocalypse® brands. For more information about any of these brands or products, please contact Crosman Public Relations at (800) 7-AIRGUN or visi www.crosman.com.

Contact: Chip Hunnicutt
Crosman Corporation
7629 Routes 5 & 20
Bloomfield, NY 14469
800-7AIRGUN
chip@crosman.com
@crosmancorp