It is not regulated in that sense.. but the system is setup to allow a measured amount of air to drive the pellet. The gun has a nice band where it the shots remain pretty consistent.
You may want to look at the Benjamin Trail NP in .22.. you'll get about 15 to 16 foot pounds and it is quiet and accurate. If you want more power, the recoil becomes an issue. Or you can go with something like the Discovery with a TKO22 muzzle break and have a good entry level PCP.. but the cost will be way over the $300.
Dear Rick , I am looking for a quiet .22 with little recoil , and has about 30ft pounds of energy , for under $300 bucks. Which gun do you recommend that would fit in this category?
nothing in a .22 that has that power. now the Hatsan mod 125 sniper in .25 cal comes very, very close.. 28/29 foot pounds. but in a .22 you are going to do well to get over 21/22 foot pounds.
"quiet" combined with your price range is the issue.
You're missing the point here.. out of the box results.. not touching the settings on the gun.. the .25 gets fewer shots.. to attempt to get a .177 up to the power of a .25 would require extensive modification to the gun and would certainly use as much or more air.
My .22 gets 40 shots from 3000 to 2000 psi and I can still get 2 more mags if I want to... the .25 gets maybe 16 shots and is basically useless after 24.
A good point to make regarding using a pump is that pumps will RUIN your PCP rifle. The reason being is they have no air filter so you are pumping moisture and dust in to your rifle.
I know because i own a Air Arms s310 from about ten years ago, eventually the cylinder was ruined do to using a pump. Now ten years later i have sent it off to the AA factory and it has a new cylinder same as the s410 has.
I now use a divers tank, breathable air from a tested tank is better. Check my chan to see.
Using a hand pump over an extended period can cause issues with your gun if you have a lot of moisture where you live. There are new pumps on the market now that have built in moisture traps. These are certainly a better option. The BEST option is to use dry clean air from a scuba tank filled at a certified shop. Unfortunately not everyone has access to that.
yeah and scuba tanks are expensive too, currently im sharing my mates one until i can save enough for my own. But yeah i guess a pump with a filter is okay, i didn't know you could get them.
Rubbish! I have had a Theoben Rapid for 10 years and only used a hand pump. I recently had to replace the bottle valve and looking inside the bottle it still looked like a mirror. I use my pump outdoors all year round in all weather including rain and snow. Think you either had a shit pump or a steel bottle which will rust even due to normal atmospheric moisture.
I have been think of getting the marauder .22 when the time comes, I only hope by then they will have fixed the trouble with that spring on the pellet clip.
all the other pcp rifles i seen are over priced , if i had the money I wouldn't waste it on those. mean while i will be keeping my eye out for updates on the marauder and others as well
If I zero my scope at 25 yards using 3x and then zoom into 9x.. it should still be dead center. If not, there is something wrong with the scope's internal alignment. Now if I zero at 25 yards at 9x and then shoot at 100 yards at 5x, obviously the pellet is not going to be dead center because of the pellet drop.
Rick, I was unaware of that but the thing is if im spending 425 to 499 for this gun, depends were you buy it, I shouldn't have to get epoxy to fix anything for atleast the first year....wonder if I send mag to crossman when i get if they would be will so send a clip instead of a mag back??????????
Rick, Sorry i didnt explain myself better but thats what i meant they should sell the single round slide clip with the gun, instead of selling the 8 round mag with it if they are having that much of a issue with the mags. All the review videos i have seen on youtube all of them have stated how bad the mag is an how it breaks. Again sorry i didnt explain myself better..... : (
Rick, So when I get the gun, do I just call Crossman an tell them I bought the gun an they automaticlly send a new mag for it, Why havent they came out with a clip to slide in were mag goes so ur able to just lay pellet in an then slide bolt closed????
I got a 100 lb pig today from a craigslist deal and I figured the Marauder people would like to know that I put it down cleanly and humanely with my marauder .25 today. My friends were all suprised by this coming from a pellet rifle. This thing is no joke!
Just bought one from PA, My shots leave the barrel and spiral up and right till its about 10" right and 2" low @ grouping is around 2" c-c @ 40 yards with both ftt 19.91 (20.06 on the site) jsb exact king 25grn, poi changes but shot trajectory stays the large spiral. Had to return one due to a horribly off-centered barrel and the second came with the barrel off centered up and a lil right but not as bad as first and I centered it up best I could and put some pellets through it.
Happy to help.. the holidays have been crazy. So you have a .25.. tell me what pellets you've tried? I got the best results from the Benjamin Domed pellets. The other pellets I tested did not shoot well at all.
All have identical trajectory. A large spiral starting left, then moving up over center across to right then down. If sighted @ 20-25 yards, 40 Yd shots are mil-dot adjustment necessary, @ 60 yards the pellets are outta mil-dot range lol. bent barrel????
You should try the Benjamin Domed pellets.. as for the pellets being out of mil-dot range, it may be that you need to zoom out your scope to make them in range. What size scope do you have? Also, you may want to call me (see my website) and speak to me in person.
PA agreed to swap for a new "tech inspected. better packed" one. It left out today, new one should be here tomorrow or Thursday at the latest. I grabbed some Ben. Destroyers and 31.02grn Beeman (H&N) and some 43.2 Eun Jin's so I have every pellet ranked a top choice for the Mrod .25 by PA reviews. I'll let ya know if the new one is as bad behaved as the previous asap.
im going to buy this gun if i can get alittle more info on it ...ive owned plenty of break barrels but i want a pcp ...how do u fill it uphow do u mount the tank or pump..does it come with a tank..if not where do i get one and can i get one from pryamid air
think im going to convert my .22 m rod to the .25. my .22 has horrible accuracy, they sent me another barrell and its still bad. going to have to see what parts i need and what crosman charges for them.
what pellets are you using? the o-ring in the breach is known to deform the skirts of softer pellets. I use H&N Baracuda Match pellets with great success in my gun.
I have the Hunter Extreme (the old wood and steel version) in .25 cal that I've been wanting to show. I'll see what I can do with it as a Rough Cut video.
After a month of studying and watching your videos, and many others I decided to order my Marauder .25 cal today! I am stoked. I hope I made the right decision as the .22 was almost what I chose. Thanks Rick for all of your help and advice. Love what you are doing.
Just out of curiosity why use an air gun at this level? It is darn near a standard .22 LR. Are there fewer restrictions as to where you can shoot or expanded hunting seasons?
There are a couple of reasons. 1, it is a hobby like any other, so people do it just because they like to. and 2, most places will allow you to shoot airguns in your backyard provided you are target shooting. You certainly can't do that with a firearm.
Hunting is an interesting subject because most states restrict what you can and can't take with an airgun. I expect that to start changing.
@AirGunWeb That's true. I wasn't thinking on the hobby side. Just taking it to the limit. Being able to shoot targets in the yard is a bonus too. Thx! Good Day !!
Yeah.. financially speaking it is a disaster.. just ask my wife! Anyway, the "fun" of it is way we do it. I love to shoot.. I have 500 fps guns that I love to shoot as well as these bigger pcp guns. The skill set required to do all of them well is significant. And when you can do it in your back yard, it is a huge bonus.
@AirGunWeb Yea, I love to shoot too. I had a little Crosman .177 & a .20 Sheridan yrs ago. I loved those things & they were pretty basic compared to whats out there nowadays. I started shooting ARs & kinda forgot about how fun it was to just be able to sit on the patio and plink whenever the spirit moves. I am lucky to get to the range once a month now. Do you know if anyone makes an air rifle that keeps the same ergonomics as an AR? That practice could benefit me big time. Plus the fun factor.
Actually.. Crosman makes an upper for your AR that will fire .177 pellets at airgun match velocity and accuracy.. Best of both worlds.. You use the same lower and just replace your AR's upper with this drop in assembly.. I'm not sure if it is out yet, but they had it at the shot show last year.
@AirGunWeb Oh wow. Thx, I will have to check that out. lol You have me wanting an air rifle again. As far as the financial disaster this might start, all I can say is, I guess it's a good thing I AM the wife. lol It sounds like your wife doesn't like to shoot. That's unfortunate because I love it and she is missing out. :(
Good job. I'm really impressed with my .25. Most incredibly accurate air rifle I've used, especially with this level of power. I have yet to shoot game with it, but the main targets I've got are ground squirrels and turkeys. More than sufficient for either of those.
Hi Rick, I was curious about the FPS you state in the video. Was that for 8 shots ((1) Clip) or 16 Shots ((2)Clips)? I just purchased a used .25 Marauder and I'm trying to adjust it back to Factory Specs (or close) and trying to get it to shoot close to the FPS with the Benji Domes like in your video. Right now the average for 16 shots starting fromo 3000 PSI is 847.2 FPS which gives me an average FPE of 44.3 for the (16) shots. My low was 826.5 and Hi was 858.0. Thanks for your vids and help.:)
It will be for 10 shots if I remember correctly.. Seems like you are getting very close to optimal results from your gun.. You may just want to leave it as it is.
@AirGunWeb , Thanks for the reply. I had to disassemble the rifle a little due to the breech O-ring being all torn up. Once I replaced the O-ring, got the rifle reassembled and shot it over the Chrony, the average FPS had dropped 10 to 15 FPS through a 16 shot string. I don't know exactly why it would have dropped so drastically. Especially since it had a new O-ring in it now, but I've fired multiple 16 shot strings with all lower than before. Any thoughts on why it would do that? Thanks again.
I'm not sure... that is an interesting one.. but.. 10 to 15 fps is not "drastic" 50 or 100 fps is drastic. If the gun is accurate.. turn off the chrony and go shoot.
With the right pellet, i.e. a heavy solid pellet like the benjamin domed or baracudas, and the right shot.. yes. Don't try lighter "fancy" pellets as you need raw penetration. (the polymags would not be a good option.. they won't penetrate like you'll need them to. IMO)
hey rick if i fill this gun up to 2400 psi off air, how many shots do u think i'll get from that fill? in my country they only fill scuba tanks up to 2400 psi
If you get the discovery, you can get the Katana Stock from PyramydAir (once they are gone, they are gone..) and add a TKO muzzle break and you have the poor mans Marauder.. 800 fps with great accuracy and extremely quite.. and you only need 2000 psi to run it.. expect a video of this config soon..
The .25 is barrel is manufactured by Green Mountain not like the .177 and .22 that crossman manufactures for $25. So I agree with you on the accuracy but it is a lot louder. Also many people seem to favor the .22 saying that it gets the job done and that old Crossman made the .25 just to fill his pockets with extra cash. What do you make of all that?! Do you think that they are misguided?
I don't know that I can comment on Crosman's intentions, but the .25 is a very good rifle. A little loud and it uses more air... but the accuracy and power really makes up the differences.
Do you own any Hatsans like the at44 or bt65? The bt65 .25 easily surpases any pcp in the $500 range.18 shots at 60 fpe and nearly 1 hole groups at 25 yards = WIN... ive owned alot of pcp low to high end and i really like hatsan for power accuracy and price.
Your wrong about the air consumption the bigger the pellet the less air thats why you get more shots the bigger the pellet like 60 .177 shots to 90 shots for .22
My observations are quite different.. I'm working with a factory setup.. I got more shots from the .177 than the .22 and more from the .22 than from the .25. Can you tweak the guns to change those results.. maybe, but you'll give up something.. velocity, accuracy, etc. I'm not sure where you got the 90 shots from a .22 marauder but that is certainly not what I get.
@AirGunWeb im not talking about the Marauder im talking about pcp's in genral most pcp's will have less shots in .177 than .22 because it takes more air to force the small object to the speed to equal the ft lbs of what a .22 will have at a lower fps its simple science called kinetic energy
again.. I've not see this in my observations.. but the variables are so numerous that to quantify "all" pcp rifles one way or the other is problematic. My experience with the Marauder rifles are as I have previously stated.
@rathy21 the smaller and larger calibers are NOT equal in foot pounds of energy. Energy is 1/2mv^2 while pressure has has to deal with F/A. the larger amount of area means that you need a greater amount of force to achieve the same pressure and push the pellet out at a high velocity. (coming from a college physics student) hope this helps.
no. you have to purchase it separately. Pyramyd Air has some great "pre packaged deals" that can give you a pretty good discount. Then they have a 10% off via coupon usually to get the cost down even further.
Hello, I tried to do a video response but wasn't able to. If you get the time ,can you click on my channel and watch my video about the CO2 problems we're having? We can't seem to get any answers, not even from Crosman. Basically, their adapter doesn't come close to sealing, plus, it has a hole in it. And when using CO2, we can't get it past 800-900 PSI. I show and explain everything in the video.
Co2 runs at 900ish psi so that is normal.. I've heard that their adapter has problems.. Pyramyd Air has one that is much better.. It has a bleed valve for one thing. Anyway, take a look there and get a new fill setup. That will help with one part of the issue. I can't promise that I'll go watch your video, but I'll try to sometime this week.
@AirGunWeb Thanks, due to Crosmans request, I pulled down one of the videos I posted about the problems I'm having. They didn't care for the fact I modified their adapter in order to make it work. See they intend on that part being used for paintball tanks ONLY . However, in their instructions they say it can be used on generic CO2 bottles. So now per my modifications, they've requested we return the part for a refund. But if we do that, we'll just have to make a new one anyway..
@AirGunWeb I got it with the spring. Don't get me wrong, I like it. It's surprisingly accurate. .400" at 30 yards open sights rested. I failed to purchase a 1 piece scope mount and the recoil broke my scope... Plus pellets cost wayyyyy too much. 150 ~$10.00
The FPS will change based on the weight of the pellet. A 1000 fps gun shooing 14.3 grn pellets, may drop to 650 with a much heavier pellet. Generally speaking a gun's "energy" stays pretty constant, there are always exceptions, the Evanix AR6 is a good example. But most of your 1000 fps spring guns run very close FPE regardless of what pellet you use. If someone is shooting a 1000 fps pistol. I'm curious what pellet they are using. In the end accuracy trumps fps and fpe.
Try Airguns of Arizona for FX information. As for FPE. It is the energy that the pellet will deliver to the target. For example. if you were hit with a 60 mph fast ball it would hurt. if you were hit with a bowling ball going 60mph, you'd be dead. The bowling ball, being much heavier, has more "energy" on impact. Same with pellet guns. The .177 pellets going 1100 fps are only 6 grain if that, a 14.3 grn going 800 fps will have more energy and generally be more accurate.
I'm not sure.. I've not stretched it that far yet. I need to get some more pellets and take it to the range.. The weather is cooling down finally so I'm eager to get back out there.
They are much more expensive.. so are 30-06 rounds vs .22 lr.. .. the point is that the .25 will deliver more energy on target than the .22. and the .25 has proven to be more accurate. so for those that want max accuracy and energy, it is a good option. I prefer my .22 cal marauder to the .25 personally.. cost of pellets is one reason, the other is the noise factor. The .22 is much quieter.
not really.. not that I'm against it, but I do think you need to eat what you kill if you are hunting.. I'd like to learn how to clean and prepare rabbit which would be easy to hunt here in AZ.
No worries, my only point was to not have personally tested one.. its hearsay to berate the product (this is were integrity comes in). I've recommended the Marauder to people for as long as I've had one and I've not had but maybe 1 person complain about it. Every other person has told me they are thrilled with it. I understand your experience has been different, but that does not negate mine.
@1LonePuma I don't own a Marauder but have shot one many many times. I own an FX Gladiator and love it. I also am going to purchase a Marauder because they are one hell of an air rifle for the price. My FX is in 22cal. and my Marauder will be in 177cal. I will have the best of both worlds. For under five bills this Marauder is awesome. Many many people that I know that have either shot one or own one are very very happy with it. The Marauder I shot was very quiet also.
Rick, we've settled on the FX Revolution that isn't near 2k and its ballistics exceed that of the Marauder. Yes it costs more, but you get three times the gun. But to be fair, we've never settle for the ordinary of anything. Quality costs more, but in the end, the over all sanctification rules.
The FX revolution runs about $1900 +/-. I've not tested one so I can't comment on it. It may very well be 3 times the gun, but I'm thrilled with my Marauder, so I don't think that I'd personally shell out the money on an FX. The bigger issue, was your comments regarding me and my work based on assumption and ignorance. Talk about the products all you like, as long as you have FIRST hand knowledge (i.e. you've actually tested it), Keep the hearsay to yourself.
Ok.. I don't want to mislead people.. when I looked up airwolf .22 I found the Daysate at Airguns of Arizona.. costing about $2200 to $2300.. the Marauder is $469 at PA.. If I've got the wrong Air Wolf.. please let me know.
Rick: I can only go by those I know who own the Marauder. Some have already changed over the fantastic Airwolf .22, which is considerably more accurate and super quiet--unlike the Marauder. However, if you've paid for the Marauder, we hope you arrive at some degree of sanctification, but many others haven't.
ok.. so let me get this right.. your comparing a $2000+ airgun to a sub $500 airgun? That's like saying your F40 goes faster than my Fiat.? Really, that's the kind of comparison you're trying to make? wow.. I think that about says it all. You've said your peace.. so if you don't mind.. let the rest of us poor folks enjoy our "inaccurate" Marauders.
Rick: I'm pleased that your happy with your gun, but I'd expect that seeing you get them free. Keep up the good work, as I'm sure they'll keep sending you their inferior product, so long as you continue to speak positive about it. I don't believe you have creditability or integrity concerning the product.
Actually.. I'm required to pay for most of what I keep. There are occasions where I'll have something "given" to me.. but that still does not impact what I say about the product (that's what integrity is..). I spend thousands of dollars each year on product, supplies, and technology upgrades. If you are going to make assumptions and then accusations, rather fact check first. I don't see any point to continuing this dialog further.
I'm sorry to have to disagree with you, but the truth about this air rifle is that it has no redeeming qualities. First, its too damn noise, it weighs too much and the trigger mechanism is junk. Most air rifles today come with great suppressor and the Marauder has none. The air cylinder is way too small for the caliber and its vorticity is simply too slow! And, it's made of wood, when most are made with a stronger polymer. Your investment was a waist of money...sorry to say, but its JUNK!!
@adamclark94 1. Buy a scuba tank, hand-pump won't work. A 4500psi tank can be bought for $500 and lasts for 15-20 years 2. Never buy .177, .22 is fair but not the best, .25 is the best for hunting. I own an AirForce Condor .25 with 70 to 80ft/lbs power. It can knock down a rabbit as far as 200 yards ofcourse you can always get within 30 yards of rabbits before they run. If you want a .22 buy a shrouded Evanix AR6 (around 60ft/lbs) which has a revolving magazine & is easily upgradable.
There are many rifles out there that are more powerful.. However.. if you read the title it says, "most powerful rifle to date." not the most powerful rifle ever.. Also, I deal with main stream "off the shelf rifles" more than the exotic big bore guns. One day I hope to get to them. but for now I'll stick to the guns us average airgunners can get our hands on..
@AirGunWeb You should have put "most accurate and most powerful "air" rife to date.. So we know your not saying that it is the most powerful rifle to date.. Yes I saw the description
Kind of splitting hairs here no? Since I only review airguns.. would it not seem to fit that I was referring to airguns in the title? And even if I didn't the "to date" should have pretty much qualified that I was referring to my personal experience and not an all inclusive statement?
@AirGunWeb lol but doesnt to date mean like now and days cause tons of people have the 9mm and up calibers their suppost to come out with a 72 calliber by baywolf also its in beta stages
Ok.. so I've tried to be cordial and give you the benefit of the doubt, but you seem intent to just be augmentative. You are certainly entitled to your opinion as am I.. so I'll just leave it at that. If you have actual airgun questions that's fine.. if not, please just keep the rest of your comments to yourself.
@AirGunWeb im being nice its just hard when not talking to get the tone of voice i was just saying that there are other more powerfull air rifles out there
True, it is hard to express "tone" via text. but your first text really set the tone no? "fail dude this is not even close to the most powerful rifle to date..." Obviously a .25 cal airgun is not the most powerful rifle.. but everyone else got the intention and purpose of the title. I think this horse is pretty dead now..
@AirGunWeb agreed whats a good air rifle that is accurate at 100 yards i wana do some longer range shooting and i want a 22lr but dad is strict on real firearms
The best 100 yard airgun that I've personally tested would be either of my Marauders.. There are others out there that are probably better, but I've not tried them yet. At the price point, the Mrod is such a great deal. The .22 really likes the H&N Baracuda Match pellets.
Hey rick I appreciate your review! I was considering this rifle in .25, but the noise level has made me decide in favor of the .22. Thanks for your help!
You are very welcome... I was surprised to see such a large difference between the .22 and the .25. The .25 has to move a lot more air and is just louder. I've heard that TKO has a muzzle break for the .25 that really helps..
@AirGunWeb yes the marauder is the biggest bang for the buck..but..fxroyale 500 is just better in all aspects, more shots/more accurate/same power/bigger magazine/quieter/thumbhole stock/smooth twistbarrel.maybe its just a bit expensive from the marauder for some reason or two.
Rick, I am very doubtful about my choice.. I can eather get a BSA Lonestar for EU469,- or a Marauder .25 EU549,-. The BSA offers superb accuracy and quality, however, is single shot and in .22. You know what the Marauder offers. Should I go for 'European quality' or 'American fun'?. I mostly plink and hunt medium game at 50~90 yards.
Rick, wondering what you think seeing as how you have handled both rifles. i am vary vary interested in both the Marauder in .22 and .25 cal doe to the great price point and amazing performance i have seen around the web. what i am asking of you is which do you recommend. uses will be mainly rabbit and squirrel from ranges spanning from 30-100yds or so. my first instince is the .25 for knock down power out at distance but have no excperiance with .22 or .25 cal air rifles. thanks rick
Hey Rick!..looks like Hammerli just released a .22 PCP Elite, Im tossing between that and the Mrod .25, Im not crazy about 16 shots and the problematic clip, any word if they improved it?. Hammerlis cheaper looks nicer (IMO) and gets more shots per fill, ..I cant decide!...any possibility on a review of the Hammer?. Your videos helped me decide on the Tx200. which by the way after 2 tins shoots amazingly well., thanks again.
Hey Rick, I'm from Maine and there aren't any scuba shops around here. I was looking at the Marauder but I was wondering if you could fill it with a special pump like the disco's or something?
You can get a hand pump.. the Disco pump also works. There is a new product that I'll be looking at very soon called the "shoebox compressor" and it will fill HPA. It runs under $500 and can fill up to 4500 psi. It needs a 20 min rebuild after about 100 hours of use. You need a standard compressor to work with the Shoebox. It takes about 18 minutes to fill a marauder from empty to 3000 psi.. Less to just top it off.
Hi.
Does the gun regulate the air to a lower pressure before it hits the valve and is about to enter the barrel?
I am making a PCP on CO2.
scuffieduffie 1 day ago
@scuffieduffie
It is not regulated in that sense.. but the system is setup to allow a measured amount of air to drive the pellet. The gun has a nice band where it the shots remain pretty consistent.
Rick
AirGunWeb 1 day ago
Most accurate and powerful airgun? Damn, and I spent all that money on a Quackenbush...
PooPoo2U 1 week ago
@PooPoo2U
Most powerful and accurate that I had tested to date.. certainly the big bore stuff is a lot more powerful.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 1 week ago
What about something like that but accurate , and over 20ft pounds?
DYLANTHESK8ER 2 weeks ago
@DYLANTHESK8ER
You may want to look at the Benjamin Trail NP in .22.. you'll get about 15 to 16 foot pounds and it is quiet and accurate. If you want more power, the recoil becomes an issue. Or you can go with something like the Discovery with a TKO22 muzzle break and have a good entry level PCP.. but the cost will be way over the $300.
Rick
AirGunWeb 1 week ago
For the backyard hunter
DYLANTHESK8ER 2 weeks ago
What about around 25ft pounds?
DYLANTHESK8ER 2 weeks ago
Dear Rick , I am looking for a quiet .22 with little recoil , and has about 30ft pounds of energy , for under $300 bucks. Which gun do you recommend that would fit in this category?
DYLANTHESK8ER 2 weeks ago
@DYLANTHESK8ER
nothing in a .22 that has that power. now the Hatsan mod 125 sniper in .25 cal comes very, very close.. 28/29 foot pounds. but in a .22 you are going to do well to get over 21/22 foot pounds.
"quiet" combined with your price range is the issue.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 weeks ago
DO you think a, UTG 4-16x44AO swat Accushot rifle scope. fits this gun for hunting? help
MrSammad468 4 weeks ago
@MrSammad468
yep.. it will be a great scope.
Rick
AirGunWeb 4 weeks ago
Wrong! To enable a .177 to reach the same power as a .22 requires more air! So stupid
CHOPERUS23 4 weeks ago
@CHOPERUS23
You're missing the point here.. out of the box results.. not touching the settings on the gun.. the .25 gets fewer shots.. to attempt to get a .177 up to the power of a .25 would require extensive modification to the gun and would certainly use as much or more air.
My .22 gets 40 shots from 3000 to 2000 psi and I can still get 2 more mags if I want to... the .25 gets maybe 16 shots and is basically useless after 24.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 4 weeks ago
A good point to make regarding using a pump is that pumps will RUIN your PCP rifle. The reason being is they have no air filter so you are pumping moisture and dust in to your rifle.
I know because i own a Air Arms s310 from about ten years ago, eventually the cylinder was ruined do to using a pump. Now ten years later i have sent it off to the AA factory and it has a new cylinder same as the s410 has.
I now use a divers tank, breathable air from a tested tank is better. Check my chan to see.
srspower 1 month ago
@srspower
Using a hand pump over an extended period can cause issues with your gun if you have a lot of moisture where you live. There are new pumps on the market now that have built in moisture traps. These are certainly a better option. The BEST option is to use dry clean air from a scuba tank filled at a certified shop. Unfortunately not everyone has access to that.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 1 month ago
@AirGunWeb
yeah and scuba tanks are expensive too, currently im sharing my mates one until i can save enough for my own. But yeah i guess a pump with a filter is okay, i didn't know you could get them.
srspower 1 month ago
@srspower
Rubbish! I have had a Theoben Rapid for 10 years and only used a hand pump. I recently had to replace the bottle valve and looking inside the bottle it still looked like a mirror. I use my pump outdoors all year round in all weather including rain and snow. Think you either had a shit pump or a steel bottle which will rust even due to normal atmospheric moisture.
Rich
CHOPERUS23 4 weeks ago
I have been think of getting the marauder .22 when the time comes, I only hope by then they will have fixed the trouble with that spring on the pellet clip.
all the other pcp rifles i seen are over priced , if i had the money I wouldn't waste it on those. mean while i will be keeping my eye out for updates on the marauder and others as well
MsSteppingstone 1 month ago
@MsSteppingstone
I've not had that issue with my .22.. only the .25. As for the price, Crosman has done a great job to deliver a great PCP at an affordable price.
Rick
AirGunWeb 1 month ago
would you have to zero in a scope again if you changed its magnification?
thebowlzack 2 months ago in playlist Liked videos
@thebowlzack
If I zero my scope at 25 yards using 3x and then zoom into 9x.. it should still be dead center. If not, there is something wrong with the scope's internal alignment. Now if I zero at 25 yards at 9x and then shoot at 100 yards at 5x, obviously the pellet is not going to be dead center because of the pellet drop.
Rick
AirGunWeb 1 month ago
i own a benjamin marauder 25 cal and it sais nothing about the cleaning the barrel in the manual what are your recomendations
thanks
fieldandstreamclub 2 months ago
Rick, I was unaware of that but the thing is if im spending 425 to 499 for this gun, depends were you buy it, I shouldn't have to get epoxy to fix anything for atleast the first year....wonder if I send mag to crossman when i get if they would be will so send a clip instead of a mag back??????????
icehotcap 2 months ago
@icehotcap
I don't disagree with you at all. I'm not sure about the new clips. I had one of the early .25 cal guns.
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
yknow.....it would be SICK to shoot a scuba tank with a pellet gun. my god it would EXPLODE!
thebowlzack 2 months ago
Rick, Sorry i didnt explain myself better but thats what i meant they should sell the single round slide clip with the gun, instead of selling the 8 round mag with it if they are having that much of a issue with the mags. All the review videos i have seen on youtube all of them have stated how bad the mag is an how it breaks. Again sorry i didnt explain myself better..... : (
icehotcap 2 months ago
@icehotcap
I got you now.. that is a good point. Ultimately a touch of epoxy will fix the mags permanently.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
awesome rifle. I was curious though, can you mount a surpressor on it like I have seen on other pcp guns?
VivaLaBamUrDead 2 months ago
@VivaLaBamUrDead
It already has an integrated suppressor.. but you can add additional suppression if you require. There are folks out there building them.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
@AirGunWeb 45 ft/lbs is a lot of power....what is the largest thing YOU would hunt with this?
thebowlzack 2 months ago
@thebowlzack
The largest thing I would seek to take would be coyote.. but I know folks that hunt deer with them.
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
Rick, So when I get the gun, do I just call Crossman an tell them I bought the gun an they automaticlly send a new mag for it, Why havent they came out with a clip to slide in were mag goes so ur able to just lay pellet in an then slide bolt closed????
icehotcap 2 months ago
@icehotcap
I'm not sure I follow your question.. the gun will come with 1 magazine.. If you want to shoot single shot, they have a tray you can buy.
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
do u need to the clean the barrel of airguns?
fieldandstreamclub 2 months ago
@fieldandstreamclub
yes.. each airgun will be a little different so check the manufacture's suggestions.
cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
I got a 100 lb pig today from a craigslist deal and I figured the Marauder people would like to know that I put it down cleanly and humanely with my marauder .25 today. My friends were all suprised by this coming from a pellet rifle. This thing is no joke!
melvinvswaldo 2 months ago
Just bought one from PA, My shots leave the barrel and spiral up and right till its about 10" right and 2" low @ grouping is around 2" c-c @ 40 yards with both ftt 19.91 (20.06 on the site) jsb exact king 25grn, poi changes but shot trajectory stays the large spiral. Had to return one due to a horribly off-centered barrel and the second came with the barrel off centered up and a lil right but not as bad as first and I centered it up best I could and put some pellets through it.
2002ZRX1200R 2 months ago
Come On Rick! Really looking for your input here man!
2002ZRX1200R 2 months ago
@2002ZRX1200R
Happy to help.. the holidays have been crazy. So you have a .25.. tell me what pellets you've tried? I got the best results from the Benjamin Domed pellets. The other pellets I tested did not shoot well at all.
Contact me via email.. which may be better.
cheers
rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
@AirGunWeb
JSB Exact King 25.4
H&N FTT 19.91 (20.06 by PA description)
Pedator Polymag
Beeman Silver Bear
All have identical trajectory. A large spiral starting left, then moving up over center across to right then down. If sighted @ 20-25 yards, 40 Yd shots are mil-dot adjustment necessary, @ 60 yards the pellets are outta mil-dot range lol. bent barrel????
2002ZRX1200R 2 months ago
@2002ZRX1200R
You should try the Benjamin Domed pellets.. as for the pellets being out of mil-dot range, it may be that you need to zoom out your scope to make them in range. What size scope do you have? Also, you may want to call me (see my website) and speak to me in person.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
@AirGunWeb
PA agreed to swap for a new "tech inspected. better packed" one. It left out today, new one should be here tomorrow or Thursday at the latest. I grabbed some Ben. Destroyers and 31.02grn Beeman (H&N) and some 43.2 Eun Jin's so I have every pellet ranked a top choice for the Mrod .25 by PA reviews. I'll let ya know if the new one is as bad behaved as the previous asap.
2002ZRX1200R 1 month ago
im going to buy this gun if i can get alittle more info on it ...ive owned plenty of break barrels but i want a pcp ...how do u fill it uphow do u mount the tank or pump..does it come with a tank..if not where do i get one and can i get one from pryamid air
Vaoutdoorsman96 2 months ago
@Vaoutdoorsman96
I have two videos in the Take AIM series on how to fill your pcp airgun and what tanks are best... start there.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
think im going to convert my .22 m rod to the .25. my .22 has horrible accuracy, they sent me another barrell and its still bad. going to have to see what parts i need and what crosman charges for them.
alucardgrindcore 2 months ago
@alucardgrindcore
what pellets are you using? the o-ring in the breach is known to deform the skirts of softer pellets. I use H&N Baracuda Match pellets with great success in my gun.
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
Hi Rick
Thanks for the great reviews.
It wd be great if you can test Gamo Extreme in 25 cal.
or point to place where I can see some actual stats.
Thanks
ramneekscool 2 months ago
@ramneekscool
I have the Hunter Extreme (the old wood and steel version) in .25 cal that I've been wanting to show. I'll see what I can do with it as a Rough Cut video.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
After a month of studying and watching your videos, and many others I decided to order my Marauder .25 cal today! I am stoked. I hope I made the right decision as the .22 was almost what I chose. Thanks Rick for all of your help and advice. Love what you are doing.
Ken
melvinvswaldo 2 months ago
@melvinvswaldo
Thanks for the kind words Ken. You will love the .25.
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
Rick, how much psi dose my tank have to be if my rifle needs to be filled to 3000? Thanks!
Ken
melvinvswaldo 2 months ago
@melvinvswaldo
3000
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
Just out of curiosity why use an air gun at this level? It is darn near a standard .22 LR. Are there fewer restrictions as to where you can shoot or expanded hunting seasons?
shananagans5 2 months ago
@shananagans5
There are a couple of reasons. 1, it is a hobby like any other, so people do it just because they like to. and 2, most places will allow you to shoot airguns in your backyard provided you are target shooting. You certainly can't do that with a firearm.
Hunting is an interesting subject because most states restrict what you can and can't take with an airgun. I expect that to start changing.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
@AirGunWeb That's true. I wasn't thinking on the hobby side. Just taking it to the limit. Being able to shoot targets in the yard is a bonus too. Thx! Good Day !!
shananagans5 2 months ago
@shananagans5
Yeah.. financially speaking it is a disaster.. just ask my wife! Anyway, the "fun" of it is way we do it. I love to shoot.. I have 500 fps guns that I love to shoot as well as these bigger pcp guns. The skill set required to do all of them well is significant. And when you can do it in your back yard, it is a huge bonus.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
@AirGunWeb Yea, I love to shoot too. I had a little Crosman .177 & a .20 Sheridan yrs ago. I loved those things & they were pretty basic compared to whats out there nowadays. I started shooting ARs & kinda forgot about how fun it was to just be able to sit on the patio and plink whenever the spirit moves. I am lucky to get to the range once a month now. Do you know if anyone makes an air rifle that keeps the same ergonomics as an AR? That practice could benefit me big time. Plus the fun factor.
shananagans5 2 months ago
@shananagans5
Actually.. Crosman makes an upper for your AR that will fire .177 pellets at airgun match velocity and accuracy.. Best of both worlds.. You use the same lower and just replace your AR's upper with this drop in assembly.. I'm not sure if it is out yet, but they had it at the shot show last year.
Rick
AirGunWeb 2 months ago
@AirGunWeb Oh wow. Thx, I will have to check that out. lol You have me wanting an air rifle again. As far as the financial disaster this might start, all I can say is, I guess it's a good thing I AM the wife. lol It sounds like your wife doesn't like to shoot. That's unfortunate because I love it and she is missing out. :(
shananagans5 2 months ago
Good job. I'm really impressed with my .25. Most incredibly accurate air rifle I've used, especially with this level of power. I have yet to shoot game with it, but the main targets I've got are ground squirrels and turkeys. More than sufficient for either of those.
Elwing1 3 months ago
the marauder looks the bussiness , i got a tuned discovery now, wich is great as well, better than allot of hig priced pcp`s ive shot
supermotardmario 3 months ago
You should do a review of the Benjamin Rougue in .357 cal
jgoldston96 3 months ago
@jgoldston96
I hope to get to it some day.. but there are a lot of issues with the Rogue right now... best to let Crosman get those sorted out first.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 3 months ago
Hi Rick, I was curious about the FPS you state in the video. Was that for 8 shots ((1) Clip) or 16 Shots ((2)Clips)? I just purchased a used .25 Marauder and I'm trying to adjust it back to Factory Specs (or close) and trying to get it to shoot close to the FPS with the Benji Domes like in your video. Right now the average for 16 shots starting fromo 3000 PSI is 847.2 FPS which gives me an average FPE of 44.3 for the (16) shots. My low was 826.5 and Hi was 858.0. Thanks for your vids and help.:)
TheStupidMonkey007 3 months ago
@TheStupidMonkey007
It will be for 10 shots if I remember correctly.. Seems like you are getting very close to optimal results from your gun.. You may just want to leave it as it is.
Cheers!
Rick
AirGunWeb 3 months ago
@AirGunWeb , Thanks for the reply. I had to disassemble the rifle a little due to the breech O-ring being all torn up. Once I replaced the O-ring, got the rifle reassembled and shot it over the Chrony, the average FPS had dropped 10 to 15 FPS through a 16 shot string. I don't know exactly why it would have dropped so drastically. Especially since it had a new O-ring in it now, but I've fired multiple 16 shot strings with all lower than before. Any thoughts on why it would do that? Thanks again.
TheStupidMonkey007 3 months ago
@TheStupidMonkey007
I'm not sure... that is an interesting one.. but.. 10 to 15 fps is not "drastic" 50 or 100 fps is drastic. If the gun is accurate.. turn off the chrony and go shoot.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 3 months ago
Wow.. that's a tight grouping there. excellent.
cvl85 3 months ago
would this rifle produce enough energy to hunt coyote from 30 40 yards cleanly in the .25
jordan77265 3 months ago
@jordan77265
With the right pellet, i.e. a heavy solid pellet like the benjamin domed or baracudas, and the right shot.. yes. Don't try lighter "fancy" pellets as you need raw penetration. (the polymags would not be a good option.. they won't penetrate like you'll need them to. IMO)
cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 3 months ago
hey rick if i fill this gun up to 2400 psi off air, how many shots do u think i'll get from that fill? in my country they only fill scuba tanks up to 2400 psi
thanx
joznew1 3 months ago
@joznew1
8 or so.
Rick
AirGunWeb 3 months ago
I should have noticed the uploaders name...I came looking for REAL guns.
AnimalCarnage 4 months ago
@AirGunWeb Is there any kind of adapter where I could fill the gun with a standard bicycle pump?
QuesoJim 4 months ago
@QuesoJim
@chickenfarmer296
no.. take a look at the Take Aim # 6 on filling your PCP airgun.. that will help you understand the issues.
Rick
AirGunWeb 4 months ago
the video has all the fps and ft\lb
Benjamin Marauder 22 & .25 «60-Yard Accurac...
by KrisMinnear
chickenfarmer296 4 months ago
BOOORING!
seanSgray 4 months ago
the benjamin maroder or discovery if i get the maroder ill have to wait a year
chickenfarmer296 4 months ago in playlist More videos from AirGunWeb
@chickenfarmer296
If you get the discovery, you can get the Katana Stock from PyramydAir (once they are gone, they are gone..) and add a TKO muzzle break and you have the poor mans Marauder.. 800 fps with great accuracy and extremely quite.. and you only need 2000 psi to run it.. expect a video of this config soon..
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 4 months ago 2
@AirGunWeb thanks
chickenfarmer296 4 months ago
i have a question what would the velocity be if you used co2 instead cause i'm think about getting one
xCALLxM3xAV3RYx 4 months ago
@xCALLxM3xAV3RYx
It will be very low.. I've not tested a Marauder with co2 yet.. but I would imagine it would be a glorified Hammerli 850 air magnum...
Rick
AirGunWeb 4 months ago
The .25 is barrel is manufactured by Green Mountain not like the .177 and .22 that crossman manufactures for $25. So I agree with you on the accuracy but it is a lot louder. Also many people seem to favor the .22 saying that it gets the job done and that old Crossman made the .25 just to fill his pockets with extra cash. What do you make of all that?! Do you think that they are misguided?
Lyecdevf 5 months ago
@Lyecdevf
I don't know that I can comment on Crosman's intentions, but the .25 is a very good rifle. A little loud and it uses more air... but the accuracy and power really makes up the differences.
Rick
AirGunWeb 4 months ago
Do you own any Hatsans like the at44 or bt65? The bt65 .25 easily surpases any pcp in the $500 range.18 shots at 60 fpe and nearly 1 hole groups at 25 yards = WIN... ive owned alot of pcp low to high end and i really like hatsan for power accuracy and price.
ninja6kid 4 months ago
@ninja6kid
I have the Hailstorm in .22 which is a Hatsan product... I like it quite a bit.
Rick
AirGunWeb 4 months ago
Your wrong about the air consumption the bigger the pellet the less air thats why you get more shots the bigger the pellet like 60 .177 shots to 90 shots for .22
rathy21 5 months ago
@rathy21
My observations are quite different.. I'm working with a factory setup.. I got more shots from the .177 than the .22 and more from the .22 than from the .25. Can you tweak the guns to change those results.. maybe, but you'll give up something.. velocity, accuracy, etc. I'm not sure where you got the 90 shots from a .22 marauder but that is certainly not what I get.
Rick
AirGunWeb 5 months ago
@AirGunWeb im not talking about the Marauder im talking about pcp's in genral most pcp's will have less shots in .177 than .22 because it takes more air to force the small object to the speed to equal the ft lbs of what a .22 will have at a lower fps its simple science called kinetic energy
rathy21 5 months ago
@rathy21
again.. I've not see this in my observations.. but the variables are so numerous that to quantify "all" pcp rifles one way or the other is problematic. My experience with the Marauder rifles are as I have previously stated.
Rick
AirGunWeb 4 months ago
@rathy21 the smaller and larger calibers are NOT equal in foot pounds of energy. Energy is 1/2mv^2 while pressure has has to deal with F/A. the larger amount of area means that you need a greater amount of force to achieve the same pressure and push the pellet out at a high velocity. (coming from a college physics student) hope this helps.
coyotehunter118 4 months ago
does a pump come with the marauder .25
myarmster 5 months ago
@myarmster
no. you have to purchase it separately. Pyramyd Air has some great "pre packaged deals" that can give you a pretty good discount. Then they have a 10% off via coupon usually to get the cost down even further.
Rick
AirGunWeb 5 months ago
Hello, I tried to do a video response but wasn't able to. If you get the time ,can you click on my channel and watch my video about the CO2 problems we're having? We can't seem to get any answers, not even from Crosman. Basically, their adapter doesn't come close to sealing, plus, it has a hole in it. And when using CO2, we can't get it past 800-900 PSI. I show and explain everything in the video.
JasonFMTX 5 months ago
@JasonFMTX
Co2 runs at 900ish psi so that is normal.. I've heard that their adapter has problems.. Pyramyd Air has one that is much better.. It has a bleed valve for one thing. Anyway, take a look there and get a new fill setup. That will help with one part of the issue. I can't promise that I'll go watch your video, but I'll try to sometime this week.
Rick
AirGunWeb 5 months ago
@AirGunWeb Thanks, due to Crosmans request, I pulled down one of the videos I posted about the problems I'm having. They didn't care for the fact I modified their adapter in order to make it work. See they intend on that part being used for paintball tanks ONLY . However, in their instructions they say it can be used on generic CO2 bottles. So now per my modifications, they've requested we return the part for a refund. But if we do that, we'll just have to make a new one anyway..
JasonFMTX 5 months ago
Spring..
lambchops1493 5 months ago
Kinda wish I never spent $250+ on a Walther Falcon Hunter in .25... :/
It has tremendous recoil. I'll never ever buy a magnum springer again. I should have bought the Marauder and pump in .22 :(
lambchops1493 5 months ago
@lambchops1493
Did you get it with the gas ram or just the spring? (I don't remember)
Rick
AirGunWeb 5 months ago
@AirGunWeb I got it with the spring. Don't get me wrong, I like it. It's surprisingly accurate. .400" at 30 yards open sights rested. I failed to purchase a 1 piece scope mount and the recoil broke my scope... Plus pellets cost wayyyyy too much. 150 ~$10.00
lambchops1493 5 months ago
@halolife100
The FPS will change based on the weight of the pellet. A 1000 fps gun shooing 14.3 grn pellets, may drop to 650 with a much heavier pellet. Generally speaking a gun's "energy" stays pretty constant, there are always exceptions, the Evanix AR6 is a good example. But most of your 1000 fps spring guns run very close FPE regardless of what pellet you use. If someone is shooting a 1000 fps pistol. I'm curious what pellet they are using. In the end accuracy trumps fps and fpe.
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
@halolife100
Try Airguns of Arizona for FX information. As for FPE. It is the energy that the pellet will deliver to the target. For example. if you were hit with a 60 mph fast ball it would hurt. if you were hit with a bowling ball going 60mph, you'd be dead. The bowling ball, being much heavier, has more "energy" on impact. Same with pellet guns. The .177 pellets going 1100 fps are only 6 grain if that, a 14.3 grn going 800 fps will have more energy and generally be more accurate.
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
How big is the grouping at 100 yards
XxrushxX1 6 months ago
@XxrushxX1
I'm not sure.. I've not stretched it that far yet. I need to get some more pellets and take it to the range.. The weather is cooling down finally so I'm eager to get back out there.
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
@AirGunWeb 25. cal pellet is expensive why not 22.
NRXTM 6 months ago
@NRXTM
They are much more expensive.. so are 30-06 rounds vs .22 lr.. .. the point is that the .25 will deliver more energy on target than the .22. and the .25 has proven to be more accurate. so for those that want max accuracy and energy, it is a good option. I prefer my .22 cal marauder to the .25 personally.. cost of pellets is one reason, the other is the noise factor. The .22 is much quieter.
Cheers.
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
@AirGunWeb do you hunt
NRXTM 6 months ago
@NRXTM
not really.. not that I'm against it, but I do think you need to eat what you kill if you are hunting.. I'd like to learn how to clean and prepare rabbit which would be easy to hunt here in AZ.
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
@halolife100
There is an FX airgun that is semi-auto.. it is crazy expensive.
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
Rick: Nor mine.
1LonePuma 6 months ago
Rick, I don't know how else to say it, but I'm going off what those who owned your Marauder. THEY DON'T LIKE IT! I can say it any clearer.
I hope you have many years of shooting your Marauder, without any mishaps.
Kindly said
1LonePuma 6 months ago
@1LonePuma
No worries, my only point was to not have personally tested one.. its hearsay to berate the product (this is were integrity comes in). I've recommended the Marauder to people for as long as I've had one and I've not had but maybe 1 person complain about it. Every other person has told me they are thrilled with it. I understand your experience has been different, but that does not negate mine.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
@1LonePuma I don't own a Marauder but have shot one many many times. I own an FX Gladiator and love it. I also am going to purchase a Marauder because they are one hell of an air rifle for the price. My FX is in 22cal. and my Marauder will be in 177cal. I will have the best of both worlds. For under five bills this Marauder is awesome. Many many people that I know that have either shot one or own one are very very happy with it. The Marauder I shot was very quiet also.
skyym3 6 months ago
Rick, we've settled on the FX Revolution that isn't near 2k and its ballistics exceed that of the Marauder. Yes it costs more, but you get three times the gun. But to be fair, we've never settle for the ordinary of anything. Quality costs more, but in the end, the over all sanctification rules.
1LonePuma 6 months ago
@1LonePuma
The FX revolution runs about $1900 +/-. I've not tested one so I can't comment on it. It may very well be 3 times the gun, but I'm thrilled with my Marauder, so I don't think that I'd personally shell out the money on an FX. The bigger issue, was your comments regarding me and my work based on assumption and ignorance. Talk about the products all you like, as long as you have FIRST hand knowledge (i.e. you've actually tested it), Keep the hearsay to yourself.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
Rick, I'm afraid your misguided pricing quoting does not reflect the actual cost of either air gun.
Kindly said
1LonePuma 6 months ago
@1LonePuma
Ok.. I don't want to mislead people.. when I looked up airwolf .22 I found the Daysate at Airguns of Arizona.. costing about $2200 to $2300.. the Marauder is $469 at PA.. If I've got the wrong Air Wolf.. please let me know.
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
Rick: I can only go by those I know who own the Marauder. Some have already changed over the fantastic Airwolf .22, which is considerably more accurate and super quiet--unlike the Marauder. However, if you've paid for the Marauder, we hope you arrive at some degree of sanctification, but many others haven't.
Kindly said
1LonePuma 6 months ago
ok.. so let me get this right.. your comparing a $2000+ airgun to a sub $500 airgun? That's like saying your F40 goes faster than my Fiat.? Really, that's the kind of comparison you're trying to make? wow.. I think that about says it all. You've said your peace.. so if you don't mind.. let the rest of us poor folks enjoy our "inaccurate" Marauders.
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
Rick: I'm pleased that your happy with your gun, but I'd expect that seeing you get them free. Keep up the good work, as I'm sure they'll keep sending you their inferior product, so long as you continue to speak positive about it. I don't believe you have creditability or integrity concerning the product.
Kindly said
1LonePuma 6 months ago
@1LonePuma
Actually.. I'm required to pay for most of what I keep. There are occasions where I'll have something "given" to me.. but that still does not impact what I say about the product (that's what integrity is..). I spend thousands of dollars each year on product, supplies, and technology upgrades. If you are going to make assumptions and then accusations, rather fact check first. I don't see any point to continuing this dialog further.
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
I'm sorry to have to disagree with you, but the truth about this air rifle is that it has no redeeming qualities. First, its too damn noise, it weighs too much and the trigger mechanism is junk. Most air rifles today come with great suppressor and the Marauder has none. The air cylinder is way too small for the caliber and its vorticity is simply too slow! And, it's made of wood, when most are made with a stronger polymer. Your investment was a waist of money...sorry to say, but its JUNK!!
1LonePuma 6 months ago
@1LonePuma
wow.. do you own one.. have you shot one? Because I think you stand pretty much alone with your opinion. But you are certainly entitled to it.
Cheers..
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
.25 compared to the .22. Do they have the same accuracy at 50 yards?
joop226 6 months ago
@joop226
.25 is more accurate in my tests
Rick
AirGunWeb 6 months ago
if im hunting rabbits and have to use the pump to fill should i get the .177 .22 or .25 cal maurader? also is the tx200 better for accuracy?
adamclark94 7 months ago
@adamclark94
the .22 marauder will the choice.. quite and accurate, you are in good shape.. If you don't want to pump, the TX is an excellent option.
Rick
AirGunWeb 7 months ago
@adamclark94 1. Buy a scuba tank, hand-pump won't work. A 4500psi tank can be bought for $500 and lasts for 15-20 years 2. Never buy .177, .22 is fair but not the best, .25 is the best for hunting. I own an AirForce Condor .25 with 70 to 80ft/lbs power. It can knock down a rabbit as far as 200 yards ofcourse you can always get within 30 yards of rabbits before they run. If you want a .22 buy a shrouded Evanix AR6 (around 60ft/lbs) which has a revolving magazine & is easily upgradable.
Hesam0000 7 months ago
@adamclark94
shh...
im hunting wabbits.....
Confusedfurry 6 months ago
Did you have to drill the stock to install the swivel studs for the bipod? Please reply I'm about to purchase one. Thank you
IAteYourDogForLunch 7 months ago
@IAteYourDogForLunch
The stock comes with studs installed.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 7 months ago
fail dude this is not even close to the most powerful rifle to date the 58 baywolf is look it up on mrhollopoint1 channel
tomanddakota 7 months ago
@tomanddakota
There are many rifles out there that are more powerful.. However.. if you read the title it says, "most powerful rifle to date." not the most powerful rifle ever.. Also, I deal with main stream "off the shelf rifles" more than the exotic big bore guns. One day I hope to get to them. but for now I'll stick to the guns us average airgunners can get our hands on..
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 7 months ago
@AirGunWeb You should have put "most accurate and most powerful "air" rife to date.. So we know your not saying that it is the most powerful rifle to date.. Yes I saw the description
crazybeats396 7 months ago
@crazybeats396
Kind of splitting hairs here no? Since I only review airguns.. would it not seem to fit that I was referring to airguns in the title? And even if I didn't the "to date" should have pretty much qualified that I was referring to my personal experience and not an all inclusive statement?
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 7 months ago
@AirGunWeb lol but doesnt to date mean like now and days cause tons of people have the 9mm and up calibers their suppost to come out with a 72 calliber by baywolf also its in beta stages
tomanddakota 7 months ago
@tomanddakota
Ok.. so I've tried to be cordial and give you the benefit of the doubt, but you seem intent to just be augmentative. You are certainly entitled to your opinion as am I.. so I'll just leave it at that. If you have actual airgun questions that's fine.. if not, please just keep the rest of your comments to yourself.
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 7 months ago
@AirGunWeb im being nice its just hard when not talking to get the tone of voice i was just saying that there are other more powerfull air rifles out there
tomanddakota 7 months ago
@tomanddakota
True, it is hard to express "tone" via text. but your first text really set the tone no? "fail dude this is not even close to the most powerful rifle to date..." Obviously a .25 cal airgun is not the most powerful rifle.. but everyone else got the intention and purpose of the title. I think this horse is pretty dead now..
Cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 7 months ago
@AirGunWeb agreed whats a good air rifle that is accurate at 100 yards i wana do some longer range shooting and i want a 22lr but dad is strict on real firearms
tomanddakota 7 months ago
@tomanddakota
The best 100 yard airgun that I've personally tested would be either of my Marauders.. There are others out there that are probably better, but I've not tried them yet. At the price point, the Mrod is such a great deal. The .22 really likes the H&N Baracuda Match pellets.
cheers
Rick
AirGunWeb 7 months ago
DID CROSSMAN EVER FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE MAGAZINES ON THE MARAUDER?
TOMMYSURIA 7 months ago
@TOMMYSURIA
I don't know.. I fixed mine myself.. at least I though I had.. one just goofed up on me again..
Rick
AirGunWeb 7 months ago
@AirGunWeb GREAT RIFLE AND CRAPPY MAGAZINE; HUMMMMM WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT THAT?
TOMMYSURIA 7 months ago
@TOMMYSURIA
Gorilla glue.. ?
Rick
AirGunWeb 7 months ago
Hey rick I appreciate your review! I was considering this rifle in .25, but the noise level has made me decide in favor of the .22. Thanks for your help!
Athlete1990 8 months ago
@Athlete1990
You are very welcome... I was surprised to see such a large difference between the .22 and the .25. The .25 has to move a lot more air and is just louder. I've heard that TKO has a muzzle break for the .25 that really helps..
Rick
AirGunWeb 8 months ago
the fx royale 500 is as accurate and good as this one if not better...
sheyon1000 8 months ago
@sheyon1000
I'd really like to look at some FX products.. maybe one day.. quick question.. what's the price difference?
Rick
AirGunWeb 8 months ago
@AirGunWeb yes the marauder is the biggest bang for the buck..but..fxroyale 500 is just better in all aspects, more shots/more accurate/same power/bigger magazine/quieter/thumbhole stock/smooth twistbarrel.maybe its just a bit expensive from the marauder for some reason or two.
sheyon1000 8 months ago
Rick, I am very doubtful about my choice.. I can eather get a BSA Lonestar for EU469,- or a Marauder .25 EU549,-. The BSA offers superb accuracy and quality, however, is single shot and in .22. You know what the Marauder offers. Should I go for 'European quality' or 'American fun'?. I mostly plink and hunt medium game at 50~90 yards.
Bezemkast33 8 months ago
@Bezemkast33
Go with single shot quality and accuracy.. that is the way that i would go.
Rick
AirGunWeb 8 months ago
Rick, wondering what you think seeing as how you have handled both rifles. i am vary vary interested in both the Marauder in .22 and .25 cal doe to the great price point and amazing performance i have seen around the web. what i am asking of you is which do you recommend. uses will be mainly rabbit and squirrel from ranges spanning from 30-100yds or so. my first instince is the .25 for knock down power out at distance but have no excperiance with .22 or .25 cal air rifles. thanks rick
foximus1100 8 months ago
@foximus1100
both will do what you want.. I would go with the .22 because it is much quieter and you get more shots per fill.
Rick
AirGunWeb 8 months ago
THUMBS UP FOR BOLT ACTIONS!!!!
ride0rDieNi66a 8 months ago
What kind of rail does this gun have to mount a scope? I want to mount a leapers 30mm scope with high rise mounts, is it a picatany rail? Thx.
MrCalpop66 8 months ago
@MrCalpop66
It is a standard 11mm (3/8") airgun rail.
Rick
AirGunWeb 8 months ago
@AirGunWeb hey Rick do I have to degas the rifle to empty after I finish using it. If I leave air in it will it mess up the gun?
Basedballstar 9 months ago
@Basedballstar
Leave it full
Rick
AirGunWeb 9 months ago
Hey Rick!..looks like Hammerli just released a .22 PCP Elite, Im tossing between that and the Mrod .25, Im not crazy about 16 shots and the problematic clip, any word if they improved it?. Hammerlis cheaper looks nicer (IMO) and gets more shots per fill, ..I cant decide!...any possibility on a review of the Hammer?. Your videos helped me decide on the Tx200. which by the way after 2 tins shoots amazingly well., thanks again.
tommy2timez 9 months ago
will a 25. cal have more penetration then a 22. cal
XxrushxX1 9 months ago
@XxrushxX1
oh yeah...
Rick
AirGunWeb 9 months ago
uhm im getn this rifle in .22 and i am wondering i have a 125 psi air compressor and would that be able to fill it to 3000 psi if i kept filling it?
KSairgunz 9 months ago
@KSairgunz
No.. you need a special compressor. You can add something called a shoebox compressor to your shop compressor and that would work..
Rick
AirGunWeb 9 months ago
Hey Rick, I'm from Maine and there aren't any scuba shops around here. I was looking at the Marauder but I was wondering if you could fill it with a special pump like the disco's or something?
MrCoonTrapper 9 months ago
@MrCoonTrapper
You can get a hand pump.. the Disco pump also works. There is a new product that I'll be looking at very soon called the "shoebox compressor" and it will fill HPA. It runs under $500 and can fill up to 4500 psi. It needs a 20 min rebuild after about 100 hours of use. You need a standard compressor to work with the Shoebox. It takes about 18 minutes to fill a marauder from empty to 3000 psi.. Less to just top it off.
Rick
AirGunWeb 9 months ago