Page 2 - Benjamin Marauder Field & Target Kit Reviews

Greetings again everyone. This is my follow up quick review of my replacement Benjamin rifle which I received last week. Please read my first review of the my first purchase. Thus far I've been firing this rifle non-stop since I received it firing hundreds of pellets through it. This replacement rifle has the Lothar Walther Barrel upgrade. Now I haven't done any down range shooting at 50 yards as of yet. But what I have done is is take quite a few shots at 50 feet. My results more than likely won't impress lot of people reading this. However, as a first time PCP owner the results are just astounding to me. At 50ft I consistently stack my pellets each and every time making a hole in my target which is smaller than a dime. I wish I could post a picture of it here so I can show you these amazing accuracy results but I'm sure you get the idea. Keep in mind I did this without a bi-pod, just some pillows and a foam tube to keep the rifle as stable as possible. Thats 2 mags 20 pellets.

This replacement rifle is everything I expected it to be, a great purchase. And the fact that I now own a compressor which opens a whole new world of air gunning for me is even cooler. So far the only issue I've come across is that I had to shim the rear of my scope because there is a slight barrel droop. Nothing which can been seen by eye but there non the less. The scope could not be zeroed in using it's dial adjustments. But after it's been shimmed and zeroed, there was question as to how accurate this rifle is, amazing ! Like I wrote above, I'm consistently stacking 20 pellets at a time at 50 feet into a hole smaller than a dime.

The second generation compressor was also a major improvement over the first one I received which went bad after only one use. The First gen had a separate power supply which made it really made the unit cumbersome. A ridiculous set up if you ask me. But the second Generation is excellent. It filled my rifle out of the box where it was almost empty to 3000psi in about 10 minutes. From 1500 to 3000 even less. The Gen 2 is one unit with the bleed on the compressor rather than the hose. It also has an external fuse which the first Gen didn't. Just a far far superior product. As usual PA has backed their product with no questions asked. This is why I would never by an air gun from any other company. I'm not trying to sound like a PA fan boy, but when a company stands behind their products the way PA does it must be mentioned and acknowledged. For me, this was a perfect entry level purchase into the world of PCP's. I just never know what I was missing. Odd not feeling the kick of a springe

.22 w/Lothar barrel. Very accurate. At least so far. Have sighted in scope and at 20 yards very easily does dime size and if I try same hole Very happy with that, will get some distance and see. Number of shots per fill seems about 60 but dont have chrono so dont know for sure Happy with Pyramyd Air service

Better quality stock. First one I received the stock was broken in shipping. Doesnt give me a warm fuzzy. It just seems kinda cheap. I would probably go with synthetic if the FT was available with it

Much more enjoyable to shoot than my break barrel. Particularly because of accuracy

. I've been enjoying the rifle immensely for three days before the rifle then failed. I couldn't load any pellets into the breech unless I pushed the bolt in really hard which I didn't want to do. I had to then force the rotary mag out which left behind a crushed pellet in the barrel and one in the mag. After clearing it away I tried to load one pellet by hand. The pellet would not slide into the breach unless I angled it a certain way. When I fired it, the pellet would miss its mark by a ridiculous amount.

My package arrived last week. I filled my rifle to 3000 PSI at which time my power supply for the compressor made a popping sound and died. I contacted Crossman and was assured that a representative named Kevin would reach out to me to resolve the issue and have a replacement sent out to me. That was a week ago, and no phone call. So to use and refill the rifle I've been using the clamps for powering the compressor with 13 Volts DC.

I've been enjoying the rifle immensely for three days before the rifle then failed. I couldn't load any pellets into the breech unless I pushed the bolt in really hard which I didn't want to do. I had to then force the rotary mag out which left behind a crushed pellet in the barrel and one in the mag. After clearing it away I tried to load one pellet by hand. The pellet would not slide into the breach unless I angled it a certain way. When I fired it, the pellet would miss its mark by a ridiculous amount. Clearly, something failed. So, in three days since the p my power supply failed and my rifle to follow. I contacted PA and will be receiving an exchange when they are in stock again. This time the better Loather Walther Barrel which I hope will make a difference in the quality of the product. I please the purchase is being backed up and PA is an honest seller true to their word. But this initial purchase was a big disappointment. I will have a follow up after the next package arrives

accuracy. styling.

Very heavy. Not sure how to make it any lighter.

With the electric pump, I don't need to find a place to fill a tank.

It is a solid, accurate, quiet (like, really quiet) rifle with a high shot count before it needs a refill.

I would prefer a MILDOT scope, but the scope that came with it works well. It seemed a bit heavy at first for off-hand shooting but I think it just took some getting used to.

This is my first air rifle aside from an off the shelf break barrel. I splurged and jumped in head first with a PCP kit. It was a big purchase for a first but it has turned out to be great move on my part. I purchased some F&T targets and haven't looked back. I opted for the regulated .177 version as I am new to air gunning and not so much a tinkerer and am shooting targets only. With a bi-pod I am getting bored out to 50 yards already. In order to mix things up I have hung cans in trees on the property line at 75 and 95 yards. This is a fun, well built air rifle. If you buy one, splurge on some extra magazines, you won;t regret it.

The weight of the rifle reduces all recoil to nothing.The mechanics of the rifle are more solid than other airguns I have used. Admittedly my experience with airguns is limited but this rifle feels quite solid.

I would really like the semi-auto version of this rifle but it's not available yet.

Not as quiet as I expected based on comments on the Web, but it is quiet enough that my shots in the backyard won't disturb the neighbors.

Accurate! Mine shoots inside 1/2 MOA at 50yrds. My B17 22lr is just slightly better at 1/4 MOA at 50yrds.

Nothing I can thing of at the moment.

Nomad pump needs silicone oil. Be sure to buy a small bottle when getting this package.

I like product like this Rifle Kit because you get everything at one time and you are ready to go. Two days before the kit came the state closed everything down. I had everything I needed but a range to shoot at so I had to build one in my basement. Everything was explained very well in the instruction and everything worked great. Thanks for a great kit.

I would not change a thing.

The delivery was fast, the serves was great and the kit has been great.

I've been using the .22 caliber Benjamin Trail NP 1100 for several years. It took a long time to get used to it, it was heavy, and not as accurate as I would have liked. It did pack a wallop on squirrels, however. I decided to get the Maurader package deal also in 22 caliber. The rifle is much lighter, did not take long to break in, and deadly accurate. I can now shoot it without having to use a brace. The impact on the targets is not as good as the Trail, but I'm hitting them more often now.

I would have preferred a mil dot scope, but the Center Point works just fine for my purposes. Most shots are within 100 feet, so this scope is fit for purpose.

I had a couple of questions that I texted to Pyramyd. They responded quickly. Always had good experience with their Customer Service.

Great package for the money! I upgraded to the 22 Lothar Walter barrel. Very happy and its deadly accurate.The compressor had a dent scratch but works fine. I wish I Could have traded up on the scope which is the only weak spot but it's not bad. Custom Marauder, scope, compressor, sling, carry bag I ordered a extra magazine and some pellets. One package and your ready to shoot. Very impressed!!! Shooting targets and wire nuts at 30 yards awesome!!!!!!!@@!

Just wish I could have traded up and payed the difference for better scope