Benjamin Marauder Field & Target Kit Reviews

I got the gun up to 2000 psi and let it sit for a week. no change in pressure. Haven't sited in the scope yet but so far this is a great deal.

The plastic cover on the bolt lever sucks. Tell Benjamin to put one on that fits and doesn't feel like it's going to fall off.

I gave a 1 on accuracy because I have not sight it in yet.

After owning the Benjamin Marauder Field And Target Air Rifle Kit, can only say good things about it! Accurate, easy to shoot, QUIET, very back yard friendly. To me, the wood stock is a bit heavy but it stabilizes the gun nicely. The swivel mounts are great for the included sling and is comfortable for carrying in the field. I have a UTG 3-12X44 30mil SWAT Mill-dot scope mounted on UTG Pro 30mil medium height picatinny rings. Holds zero and looks good on the gun also.

The magazines are sometimes a bit of a hassle, but fixable. Put a picatinny rail on the for stock.

I have no experience with the Rovair compressor because when I ordered my kit it had the Nomad 2 compressor. It has worked great as long as I keep up the maintenance. I also must say I got the L.W. barrel option with my gun. In my opinion this is an heirloom quality rifle. You will have to order a scope because there no iron sights. Donny FL sells an adapter for the Marauder to attach a suppressor though I don't think its necessary. The rifle is very quiet out of the box. This rifle is a sweet hart!

Everything! I shopped around a lot before I purchased this combo and it was a very good deal. I was initially hesitant to invest this much cash, but I never regret getting quality and the reviews on the marauder are consistently good. I am very pleased with the products and the customer service, the packaging was outstanding. I just recently made my purchase and I have easily put 1,000 rounds through it. I am so glad I purchased the Nomad compressor, it works like a charm. I went with the upgraded barrel and the accuracy out to 30 yards is often one ragged hole for a 3 shot group. Out to 75 yards I can sometimes shoot under an inch, but I am still determining what pellet is most consistent.

Nothing! Great package.

Price all the components individually and shop around and you will see what a great deal this is. At first the compressor seemed pricey, but as much as I use it, I wouldn't be without it.

The weight, scope, range, accuracy

Better explanation on how to load pellets into the magazine. Should include more than 1 magazine

This field and target kit is a perfect package as it supplies you with everything you need. The Maruder speaks for itself as a quality pellet rifle. The compressor rates as a quality product as well. I really like the illuminating scope as well. I would recommend this package and would not hesitate to purchase again if something happened to it. Pyramid Air is a great place to go as the customer service is fast with shipping.

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Wood finish is not the greatest but can be easily corrected with Tru oil or boiled linseed oil.

I purchased the package in a .22 with the Lothar barrel upgrade (Wood Stock.) So far, I like Everything. I've only shot it 40 or so times, but the accuracy is spot on at 25 yards. I did a lot of internet searches on you tube before deciding to buy this package. I have a (Springer) Gamo shadow chambered in a .177 that has served me well for its intended use for many years; and have no reason to part with it. As I get older, loading the spring every time to shoot, takes the fun out of the experience. I based my new purchase decision on the fact that I can turn on the compressor, air up the gun, and shot 40 or more times before I need to recharge.

I wouldn't change a thing. This is my first PCP experience. Be advised, the Marauder is heavy with the scope package. It's a very solid performer. The weight lends itself to the accuracy you can expect from this package.

If you're still undecided about this purchase after doing your research, don't be, it's a proven platform which will bring you and those you hand it down to, many years of enjoyment. Very happy with my purchase experience at Pyramyd Air. I will not hesitate to purchase from them again. No other company offered the package I was looking for. Their web site also has a lot of information I find useful.

I like that all the items I wanted came as a bundle. The rest of my experience was very bad...

1) I ordered the20-for-$20 Mount/Zero Scope!. with that I also had to add a $59.99 case so that was an additional $79.99 to my order because they won't ship the mounted and adjusted scope unless you buy that $59.99 hard case. While the scope came mounted on the rifle, it was loose and it was never calibrated. When we tried it the rifle for the first time, we were not even close of hitting the target!!! that was a huge disappointment because I could have saved $79.99 and do a much better job if I did it myself. The scope was by 12 inches high and 6 inches to the left off target! 2) The quality of the Walnut stock is horrible!!! It feels like they barely sanded the wood and barely put a coat or stain... I owned many rifles and even the cheapest rifle I purchased has a better finish and better quality that this Marauder. I did read some reviews about the poor quality of the Walnut stock but I wasn't really sure that PyramydAir would actually sell such an unfinished and low quality product

Be aware that what is being advertised and sold to you is NOT what you might be getting! Read the reviews before you buy any product or service. My order was for Benjamin Marauder Field And Target Air Rifle Kit , Caliber - 0.220 *** the Walnut stock is horrible!!!*** it looks bad and it feels unfinished. I feel that the "20-for-$20 Mount/Zero Scope!" is a scam because you are forced to buy a $59.99 case and my scope was never mounted correctly and was never zero out! ( off target by 12 inches), if you do order this service, make sure you have plenty of background wall or wood to stop the pellet since it might be way off target!

If you want to get into PCPs and you have a place to shoot at home, this is probably the best package to give you the freedom to shoot whenever you want.

They didnt send me my magazine!! Thank goodness I ordered two extras

It does say in this item description that it comes with a magazine, but they didnt provide one with the gun.

Very accurate great gun just didnt like the way pyramid handled shipping of the compressor had to spend 4 hours on phone just to get what I paid for.

Pyramid customer service

There customer service sucks but the gun is great wish they would have a place to rate pyramid air will not buy again from them dont mind paying a little extra for good customer service

I've had this rifle for about a month and have made several trips to the local range. I went with the 22 cal. with the WL barrel upgrade. The accuracy out of the box is remarkable. Using JSB 15.9 grain pellets I'm getting 1/2" groupings at 25 yards and 3/4" groupings at 50 yards. The 10 shot magazines are easy to load, and I haven't experienced any issues using multiple different pellets. The overall appearance of the rifle is outstanding. The weight with the included Centerpoint 4-16x40 AO scope is 10lbs. The scope is bright and clear from 4 to 12 power with good eye relief. The crosshairs are thin enough for smaller targets, and the triangle style mil markings are small enough to not obscure longer distance shots. Finally, I am very pleased with the Nomad II high-pressure compressor. It seems well built and includes a very good user's manual. Refilling this rifle from 2000 to 3000 psi it takes only about 3 minutes.

The only issue I have with this rifle is that the bolt requires quite a bit of effort to fully cock. This is not a deal breaker, but something to be aware of. Also, I would have hoped for windage holdings on the TAG reticle.

Overall, this is a great rifle for target shooting and hunting with a maximum usable range of about 70 yards.

I'll be upfront with you, this is my first air gun since I was a kid. I'm 68 now so it's been decades since I was a kid! And there have been so many changes in the air gun industry that I considered myself a new shooter when I started looking at them. I wanted the best set-up for a new shooter that would help me get my feet wet and not break the bank in the process. I settled on this combo because the gun makes good power and this combo came with literally everything I would need as a new shooter. The only thing lacking is a bipod and I picked one of them for not much money.

I am disappointed that the sling mounting pins seem larger than the holes in the mounts that came on the rifle. I was going to drill them out but have been searching the web to see if maybe I'm doing something wrong. They also need to include better instructions with the rifle. You have to pull back HARD to get it open enough for the magazine to slip into place. I'm hoping it will loosen up with use. But I had no idea I'd have to pull back so hard and got really frustrated before watching a video on YouTube and a guy explained it. But man, my 30.06 cocks really smooth and easy and I expected this to operate the same way and it doesn't. But now that I know that it isn't an issue.

Customer service was very prompt when I sent an angry email while trying to just get the magazine inserted. It couldn't have been 10 minutes and I had a response. By then, I had figured it out. But I commend them on being so prompt and assuring that they're there if I have any problems. That made me feel better about the money that I spent trying to get into air guns. And they earned quite a few loyalty points when it comes to future purchases. But if you have any fears about Pyramid Air being a company who stands behind what they sell, you can put those fears to rest. They didn't pay me anything to say this, they just responded to my problem very quickly and I appreciate good customer service.

Rifle is of Exceptional quality. Extremely accurate. High shot count. The Nomad II compressor is a game changer. Easy to use and maintain. Fast.

Wish there was an option for a tunable regulator on the field and target Marauder.

The wood on my marauder was surprisingly nice. Much better than the old 'plain Jane' beech stocks that they used to use. The .22 shoots the cheap stuff REALLY well. I'm getting great groups out of the CPHP's. If you are on the fence about getting in to PCP, THIS is the package to start with. Great combo.

Everything arrived in tact and on time. Compressor works great. Gun and scope are in fantastic shape. The gun shoots less than 1/4 inch group at 20 yards out of the box with H & N Baracuda Hunter 177 pellets. Awesome combo.

Put compressor oil in combo.

Quiet and very accurate. I am very surprised at how quiet this rifle is. I can shoot this rifle in my backyard and the neighbors have no idea. I purchased the field and target regulated version in 22 and it is very accurate.

I would like some stock option upgrades like green mountain etc.

This rifle is worth the money. I would recommend watching YouTube videos on how to load up magazines. Get spare magazines cause you'll shoot a bunch.

Gun is a tack driver. Scope is good. Nomad II filled my Marauder and my Bulldog quickly. Love the carrying bag the Nomad II comes with. Makes it a very portable unit.

The stock. More exactly the finish of the stock which seems to be nonexistent. When I first opened the box I was pleasantly surprised by the figuring of the walnut but when I picked up the gun the air left the balloon. The stock seemed dry and unfinished. It also seemed like it needed to be sanded more. If I were to run a microfiber towel over this stock it would snag the fibers. The adjustable cheekpiece seems to have been cut out by hand with a bandsaw that left a wavy joint. The blade marks weren't sanded at all. For a gun at this price point with the Lothar-Walther barrel I expected better. I'll be applying a Tru-Oil finish which I'm sure will look amazing. Also, the swivels for the included sling do not slide into the posts well. The holes in the post seem to be too small. I've never had this happen before.

The overall value is good. The gun shoots incredibly well. I had it zeroed in the first 10-shot mag at 25 yards and proceeded to take out squirrels that have been literally eating my house. Now I'm eating them! The compressor works well although I only have two fills on it. It seems like a quality compressor and isn't overly loud.

The gun is a tack-driver. The Walnut stock is figured and beautiful. The compressor and gun seem to be a good match. The scope isn't bad. The Nomad II has an awesome carrying case which really enhances the portability. It topped off my Marauder from 2-3K in less than 2 minutes(I didn't time it) and Filled my brand new empty Bulldog from 0-3K in approx 6 minutes.

Some kind of finish on the stock. My first impression when I opened the box was that I had a beautiful figured walnut stock but then I picked it up and the air left the balloon. At first I thought it was just a matte finish but I don't think there is anything on this thing. I can see darkening where the oil from my cheek soaked in. The joint in the adjustable cheekpiece that was probably cut with a band saw was a bit wavy and the wood in the cut is unsanded and rough. The rest of the stock seems like it needed another sanding and a finish. For a gun that retails for almost $800.00 with the Lothar-Walther barrel the fit and finish is a bit underwhelming. Fortunately I'm pretty handy and will be finishing this stock with a Tru-oil finish with plenty of sanding. It'll be a real head turner when I'm done. Also, the sling swivels don't slide into the posts easily. I've never seen that before. It's as if the holes in the posts are too small.

There is a lot here for the money. The gun is a tack-driver. I really didn't count the shots between 3K and 2K psi but I had it zeroed at 25 yards in the first 10-shot mag. and after 40 or so shots it was still dead-on. After zeroing I proceeded to take out squirrels that are literally eating my house away. Now I'm eating them! Once I finish the stock this will be a really handsome and effective small game gun. Also it's really quiet even without a moderator.

Everything! The Field and Target Marauder is an excellent rifle, accurate out of the box and once I shot a few hundred rounds through it the regulator really started to settle in and the accuracy got even better. It was well worth the wait for this kit. The Nomad 2 is a great little compressor and does its job very well. It is a bit louder than I had thought but still quiet enough that if your not in the same room it's not a bother. I can run it in the basement and not hear it upstairs. So far I'm getting about 40 shots per fill and that is also increasing as the regulator in the rifle settles in. I got the Lothar Walther barrel and it's accurate! So far I haven't been able to shoot it at the range (just in my basement at 10 yards) but the chronograph is telling me that I can get over 900 fps with alloy pellets. With JSB Jumbo Heavy 18.13 grains it's shooting 20 shot groups into a single hole just over the size of a pencil eraser at an average 779 fps. Got to get it out to the range .

I didn't mount the included scope so I can't comment on it. Everything else, the sling, caring case for the rifle and the case for the compressor are all quality made so I wouldn't change a thing, though it would be nice to have a longer fill hose and some silicone oil with the kit.

Shoot It! A GREAT kit. Just follow the instructions to take care of the compressor and the rifle and you will have something to pass down to your grand kids. You should also buy some extra magazines for the Marauder. Those 10 shots can go real quick. You will also need to buy some silicone oil for the pump. The kit doesn't come with any, just an empty bottle for the silicone oil. Only one other thing. At the breach of the rifle, there is a small "O" ring that seals around the bolt when inserting the pellet. Be very careful with it if you decide to clean your barrel. I talked to Crosman and they don't recommend using anything, not even a rag to clean the bore with, and definitely no cleaning solutions because it may ruin that seal. Love the people at P.A. for putting this kit together it's worth every cent!

After reading a lot of reviews and doing research I picked the .22 Marauder. It is all I hoped for and more. Excellent quality and workmanship. Not quite as accurate as I wanted but I am a real stickler for accuracy. Also, I have not yet found the perfect pellet. I know they are out there.

Make the rifle lighter.

Value for the money with the kit. Its Nice to have a complete set up including everything for one price. Price each item separately and you can see the savings buying the kit. Shipping was fast and everything was packaged exceptionally well.

Honestly nothing. The whole buying expensive was simple and the gear is quality for the money.

The Mrod field and target is a great shooting gun. Super quiet. Remarkably accurate. Just starting to tune it with different pellets to see what it likes. Crosman 19 grain domed pellets were spot on out of the box. Does not seem to shoot the 14.3 as well but may need to be tuned for it. I am super pleased with this purchase.

Quality products! Gun is beautiful, quality made.

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Great buy! Worth every dollar!