Page 9 - Benjamin Marauder PCP Reviews

Very easy to operate once it is loaded

The gun gun should be sold with an accesory package that includes options for loading the fill tank. I found that I had to adapt a fitting to enable me to fill my tank at the local paint ball shop. I needed to adapt a male to male quick connect to fill my tank that is not available from the store.

Very good shooting gun for my needs.

The marauder is a great hunting air rifle. It has a very nice real wood stock, with a great checkered grip. This air rifle is by far the most accurate gun i have ever shot, even more accurate than my 243. In the .25 cal. Crosman/Benjamin was thoughtful enough to give you a mountain made by a great company called Green Mountain. It has i believe about 4 baffles in the barrel that silence the gun very well. This gun is a great gun for the backyard due to its quietness. It could shoot up to about 150 yards which is AMAZING for an air rifle. Overall a very great gun for all ages.

I would really like to change the weight on the air rifle. If you get this gun and you are a little bit younger you may want to get a sling, and i really recommend getting a bipod.

If you are younger the pumping may be extremely difficult. You may want an adult to help you with that, but you can also invest in an Benjamin AIr Tank. Those do cost a lot of money though.

EVERYTHING ... I really mean it ... This rifle is a tack driver ... It made all the other Break Barrel rifles I've used prior to going over to the "Dark Side" ( Namely the Crosman Fury .177 / Crosman Nitro Venom .177 / Benjamin Trail NP .22 ) look like potato guns! I get 1 hole groups at 15 yards, and approx .5" groups at 25 yards!

More stock "color" option ... like Black/Camo/etc

You should definitely invest in a scuba tank if you're serious about using a PcP ... Else - within a 3 - 4 weeks - you're going have start popping Ibuprofen like skittles or loose interest in the PCP.

It is very tunable to digest many different weight pellets. The rifle is simple to take apart for cleaning. I love it accuracy, and quietness. This is the most quiet pellet rifle I have ever shot or even heard shot.

Crosman should go back and install the set screw in the hammer to secure the striker,as they did in the earlier versions.

If the gun is taken apart it voids PA 30 day return warranty. I was told this by 2 different technicians at PA.

EVERYTHING!!! They are the BEST

NOTHING

Ask these guys anything. They are there to lead you in the right way!!! I will not buy any where else!!!

The accuracy of the 25 cal was nothing short of amazing, right out of the box. On Thanksgiving evening, with very little light, I was able to put 5 shots that could be covered with a dime....right out of the box. This is my first PCP and I did WEEKS of research before purchasing. I have a three-ring binder with general info/tuning info, etc from the various websites. I am still in the tuning process, trying different adjustments to hammer spring tension and hammer stroke. Overall, I love everything about this rifle-it has far exceeded my expectations.

Nothing. The only suggestion would be to offer a thumb hole stock version.

To get the most out of this rifle, I feel that tuning is very necessary-which means a chronograph. This also means quite a bit of air. You can use a pump, but be prepared to spend some time doing just that-pumping. Since my Marauder purchase, I have also purchased a chronograph and a carbon fiber 4500 PSI tank. Do your research to make sure you know what you are getting into, but the overall purchase is well worth it. The 25 caliber has a choked barrel....

Very accurate with JSB Exact King 25.3 grn pellet. This feels like a rifle in your hands and not a toy. Easy to load magazines that are easy to fill and in my experience function flawless. It is more quiet than expected. I have seen in reviews how the .25 cal is louder than the two smaller calibers of Marauder. I have several airguns that I fire on a regular basis a nitro piston and some co2 guns that are all louder to my ears this .25 cal rifle should not bother anyone in my neighborhood. The .177 is probaly mouse whisper quiet. The stock has a nice palm swell and fits in your hands well it is also finished well but...

The stock has two minor small blemishes(knots in wood) that I do not think a gun in this price range should have. I ordered it as an Ultimate PPD the bipod that came with it needed modification to fit my rifle. Pump reads 3000psi rifle reads 2800psi I think one could expect more accurate gauges at the price point. About fifteen strokes of the bipod adapter on a file fixed this in about 2 minutes again this should not have happened on a rifle that cost this much. More shots per fill and cheaper pellets but both of these are wishful thinking. These are very minor gripes on my part and things I have put out there for Crosman and Pyramyd Air to have a chance to correct in the future.

This is my first PCP The first time I pumped it I thought to myself what have a got myself into. After a few times pumping it it has become easier. It takes 75 strokes to fill the rifle from 2000psi to 2800psi on the rifles gauge. This rifle is POWERFUL for an air rifle it makes my .22 cal Benjamin Nitro Piston seem weak check your back stop. As stated I purchased this rifle in the ultimate PPD the scope and rings were excellent for the price it has held zero so far and the optics are more clear than expected. The case that came with the rifle was better in quality and larger than expected. Overall I love this tackdriver of an air rifle and would recommend it to anyone even with the few minor gripes stated above.

Everything. Accurcy rocks.

Lighter composit stock, black and/or camo

The rifle is large and heavy.

High quality over all. Real tack driver, and quite. Great lines and fits well for an adult. I shot a nickle size group right off the bat at 20 yards. The trigger is light and very smooth. Plenty of power from the factory, which you have to be careful about in town. I really like the 10 shot rotary magazine. Such an improvement from my old single shot. Just wished my back yard was bigger, so I could really stretch out some shots.

I would relocate the safety away from the trigger, maybe install a different type. It works just fine, it's just a style I'm not use to. I think a gun this nice should also have a little refinement inside the trigger guard, like a highly polished, or gold plated trigger / safety. This gun is worthy of such adornment.

This is a full size gun and is larger than I expected. It is not scaled down version for a youth shooter. Reminds me of a heavy center fire bench rest gun. It is a LONG way from the Benjamin I grew up with (30 years). Definitely a two hander to carry around.

The accuracy of the .25 marauder is incredible. I heard reviews on how accurate it was but to experience it in person took it to a whole new level. The gun is a bit thick but it balances very well. The wood is also very beautiful.

The wood stock is pretty and all but it is very soft and chips quite easily. Other than that it is a phenomenal air rifle.

The hill mk3 hand pump is the best air source for my marauder just make sure you get the right foster fitting. Also with the .25 caliber I only get about 16 - 20 shots before it drops below 2000 psi. I recommend the .25 caliber marauder for people who will hunt more than they use it for target practice.

This is the best gun i have ever laid hands on. I really like how it is very sturdy and the hardwood is very nice too. It is very accurate like a dime size group at 75 yards.

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If you are small it might be a little hard to carry around with you with it weighing 10+ pounds with a scope mounted on it. I recommend a sling.

Love this gun. a big change of accuracy from all my spring rifle. Trigger awesome, best product from crosman.

The stock's color a little bit too light for my taste. This gun is heavy, make a bit hard for hunting.

Every airguner should buy one, it'll changing your opinion of accuracy.

First I like the rapid shipping that PyramydAir executed on my order,I ordered it on the 19th and was shooting it on the 21st. I like the ease of disassemble to facilitate cleaning, I like the quietness, I love the trigger adjustment (I set it to 9 ounces) The trigger is crisp with no creep.

Nothing, I have read a lot about the pinging sound upon firing, yes its there, but its not objectionable to me, as I am a target shooter.

I held off buying the marauder because I had never had the opportunity to adjust the trigger on one. My Son in Law bought one and brought it over for me to adjust the trigger. The adjustments are easy, I have the trigger adjusted as close to the feel of my Anschutz 54 trigger as is possible to get on a pellet gun. If you have trigger concerns, forget them. I bought mine with confidence, and feel good about PyramydAir and Crosman.

What can you say...It simply is a great air rifle. My first PCP and wow I am hooked. Very very nice all the way around. I am pleased with it.

Not really anything.

On the fence????? You should not be you will be happy once you buy it. It is now my favorite rifle. I bought the .25. It uses more air so if air is an issue I suggest the .22 or the .177 so you get more shots per fill.

I own the .25. Accurate. Very accurate. With a proper rest you'll get the same hole every time at 15 yards. I don't mean a jagged hole, I mean a pellet hole. Nice trigger. Holds air. Quiet.

The grip of the stock is fat and not very ergonomic.

I don't think you can beat this for under $500, probably not under $1000. You can always change the stock.

Gun was in good condition and seemed to be ready for action. This is my first pcp air gun and I wondered why I never bought one because this thing is insane in 25 caliber. The rifle is quite fast and almost goes burst 2x4 at 50yards and almost one hole groups at that distance to.

Needs better instructions and have a preset adjustment for power.

This rifle is heavy and when topped off with a good optic even heavy do not recommend for small shooters .

Hits very hard for an airgun. Quiet, A little heavy.

A little heavy.

It is accurate and hits very hard. It is quiet enough to use in a urban setting as long as you us a backstop and aware what is behind you target which you should do with any gun. It is less pelley fussy than the 22 or 177 marauder.

The accuracy and hitting power of the .25 at 100 yards is incredible. At 30 yards and under you can 1 hole them just like the marauder pistol.

The weight is pretty heavy when hunting

As accurate as my talon ss, but no where near as light. Great pcp for the money. Would definitely buy again!

The accuracy is outstanding, from a solid rest it will shoot into the hole. The noise level is very minimal. Great trigger as well.

The gun is a bit on the heavy side for hunting. Priced on the high side. Wouldn't be so bad if the pump wasn't so much.

It's hard hitting and very quiet.

I would prefer a synthetic stock.

I have a hand pump to fill my Marauder it helps me stay in shape if you know what I mean. I would recommend a tank to refill.