Page 2 - Benjamin Marauder Field & Target Reviews

With the Lothar Walther barrel I've found it to be very accurate which was of prime importance to me. I very much like the Turkish walnut stock appearance. The shot count before recharging is quite impressive and only takes a few minutes to refill on my compressor.

I found the stock finish to be disappointing in that it had sharp unfinished edges around the area of the adjustable cheek piece, also the wood lacked a real finish with rather a rough feel as if the wood had been oiled but not polished and this left the wood fibers standing up. I found the bolt action very stiff to start with, this eased up a little after about 500 plus shots but it will never be as comfortable as a side lever that I have on other PCP's

It is a very quiet air gun, but to improve it for garden use I installed a Donny FL adapter and Tanto moderator resulting in a reading of 70 dB at 10 feet in front of the muzzle. The fuzzy feeling wood stock was corrected by removing the stock and applying a quality wax polish and buffing thoroughly. This is not a light gun by any means, add a scope and it's pretty heavy, thankfully it does come with sling swivels installed for when out walking the fields.

Accuracy, consistency, shot count, and quality.

I would like to see a Marauder with a setup similar to the Air Venturi Avenger, with both a pressure and regulator gauge. As well as an easily adjustable regulator and hammer spring.

This gun is heavy! I like the weight for target shooting, but for hunting it will get heavy really fast. I'm stacking almost any pellet out to 50 yards.
10 shot average with .22 15.89gr JSB Hades is 826fps and 24fpe.

I want to start out by admiring the beauty of this rifle. I just recently purchased the new version of the Gen 2 marauder Field and Target with the LW barrel and the walnut stock is just gorgeous. To clarify for some of you, the newer version of this stock is as pictured with the wooden adjustable cheek riser unlike the older version with the plastic cheek riser. Now for the performance of this rifle. Out of the box without adjusting the hammer spring and stroke, this rifle is definitely capable of keeping pretty much any .22 pellet in the 14-21gr. range within a 1" circle at 30 yards. I of course had to tinker with the adjustments, so instead of getting around 80 shots from 3k down to roughly 14k I get about 55 shots but it is now grouping tighter with slightly higher FPS than stock. I would definitely recommend this air rifle to someone who appreciates precision air rifles without spending over 1k on an FX, Daystate, etc.

The only thing I would change which is just a personal preference of mine anyways is the shape of the trigger. The trigger pull/weight is really nice but I like more of a curved trigger as opposed to the straighter trigger that comes on this rifle. Anyways, that is honestly the only "complaint" I have of this rifle which says a lot since I can be a picky person when it comes to my rifles ;)

For first-time PCPers, it takes about 5-10 mins to fill this air reservoir up with a hand pump since it is only 215cc @ 3k psi. On my hand pump it takes about 100 pumps to go from 14k up to 3k and it isn't really THAT bad as a lot of people make it out to be.

After viewing a lot of youtube videos, I decided to purchase the this .22 Field and Target rifle and I have been shooting it about a month now. It is a lot of fun to shoot and get 60 shots with the tank not fully pressurized to its max of 3000psi. I mounted a Mueller 8.5-25x44 AO Tactical scope, because I had it on my shelf not being used and works great. So far I have used the Crosman Hollow Point. Accuracy is not great, but good for some fun shooting. I am sure I will get much better results if I corrected some of the pellet defects or purchase better pellets. I would get the $10 for 10 to make sure the gun is in good working order and get the list of the 10 pellets shot during the test. I did and happy I purchased the service.

I can't think of anything I would change. It is a fun gun to shoot.

The only thing I don't like is I need to stop having fun shooting and repressurize the tank.

Let me begin by thanking Pyramyd Air for their people, patience, and platform that allowed me to search and compare. This was my very first knowledge or dealing with the concept of PCP. But I have 70 years experience with air rifles and others. My wife refers to this purchase as my Midlife Crisis. As a professional procrastinator and studier of all things purchased it took much time and effort to settle on the Benjamin Marauder Field and Target. Once in hand my description is that is everything taunted and more!! I love it. Performance, ease of use, accuracy, and just plain fun are out the roof. It is so awesome that the only possible reason I can think of that anyone would want something else would be style. But functionally and traditional beauty it just cant get any better.

As a very old person I personally could use a little larger pressure gauge BUT it is most certainly adequate as it it.

Anyone purchasing this unit will quickly see it is an exceptionally solid and sound item. All that remains is to enjoy.

Accurate. Stacks in small dime groups with LW barrel. Shooting at 20 yard targets and pests. Regulated. Regulated speeds of 830-850 fps are perfect for pest animals and consistent over a non-regulated version. Quiet. Quietest air gun. I added a moderator and its brought the noise down even more. Trigger. Smooth. Adjustable, but no need. Aesthetics. New walnut stock looks great compared to the older wood versions of the past.

Its long! Wish the bolt was a modern side cocker instead.

Stop wasting money on springers or pump guns. This was my first dabble into PNP guns and wanting an FX but having a Benjamin budget, this is a great rifle. I use a hand pump and so far, so good. Recommended.

es un Benjamin y personalmente estoy muy conforme con la pistola calibre 22, de este rifle regulado esperaba mas, tal vez este defectuoso, como estoy en Argentina la devolucion es dificil. Me gusta que entre 1500/2000 psi hace tiros muy precisos a 50 metros, en otro momento debo decir que no es preciso, probe varios perdigones y el mejor ha sido el crossman premier, el modelo es barril crossman, pero no estoy conforme, he disparado 500 aproximado, jalar el pasador es bastante dificultoso

deberia incluir bandeja monotiro

que no tiene la precision de los videos

I presently own 6 other pellet rifles..some Springers, most Gas Ram...this was my first foray into the PCP realm. Couldn't be more delighted!! I currently have a bit over 500 pellets through it...cleaned the barrel before shooting, and also mounted a Hawke scope. Took 4 pellets to sight in at 35 yards...have been shooting one hole groups ever since. I have a range with 44 targets, varied distances from 25 yards to 120 yards -- the accuracy of this rifle is incredible. Shooting the trigger as received...presses at 1lb 8oz, and is butter smooth at the break. I've made no adjustments, and the regulator is presently giving me 60 full power shots...that average 847 fps & 23 foot lbs at the muzzle. Using Crosman Premier HP 14.3 grain pellets...plan additional tests using other pellet brands, but doubt that I'll switch. Beautiful rifle, outstanding craftsmanship, and a very good price. Currently use an Air Venturi EC-3000 pump, and fills to 3000 psi in about 3 minutes. Delighted!!

I would change nothing.

Beautiful, sturdy, easy bolt cocking, consistent, no recoil -- just a fantastic pellet rifle. Buy extra magazines because you won't want to stop shooting to reload.

I bought the .177 cal. Nice wood stock. Seemed well made with good quality. Very nice looking air rifle. Loved the trigger and liked the position of the safety. Nice fill port. I really liked the feel and quality of the gun. But?

The bolt action was a pain to operate compared to a side lever. It was very stiff even after over 600 pellets. I was never able to keep my eye position on the scope and cock the bolt. I do like automatic safety. Make the regulator externally adjustable.

This gun was not very accurate. My Avenger is a lot more accurate. Even my break barrel Sig ASP20 is more accurate at 27 yards. I ordered the field and target with the Walther barrel for good accuracy but this gun sprayed pellets all over the bullies eye. Only one pellet (H&N match. 10.65) gave me a group under .50 inches and that was only one time out of all my groups. This gun was double the price of the Avenger and the Sig. I really believe the gun was defective because other owners are claiming 1 hole ate 25 yards and up. Not my gun. I can do that with my Avenger. I returned it to Pyramyd Air. They are so awesome. Would i take a chance on it again hoping for a better gun. Probably not. I am saving my money for an FX model of some kind. I do know after having this bolt action i like side lever with externally adjustable power whether that is the regulator or the hammer spring or both it does make a difference.

I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. But it seems to be a very well made rifle. The reason I have not had an opportunity to shoot it yet is because the stock came without any finish on it at all. The wood was absolutely absent of any finish at all. So I have been attempting to properly finish the stock instead of shooting it. I would have returned it as unacceptable, but these rifles are so hard to find that I was afraid returning the rifle would result in my having to wait an inordinate period of time for a replacement. I gave the rifle 4 stars overall because of the unfinished stock. I gave it 3 stars for value because I think they really dropped the ball on their quality control. I mean, how do you miss the fact that the stock is unfinished? Finishing is done before the rifle is assembled or test fired. Unbelievably poor!!

Next time send me a completed rifle.

love this gun it's my first air rifle super accurate,fit and finish are top notch!

Very accurate right out of the box.Mounted a 6x24 Hawke scope and shot 13 different 10 shot groups at 32 yards and all but one was less than an inch.Very accurate.I also have a Gauntlet that shoots less than 1 inch 10 shot groups at 30 yards but it is not pellet friendly.Only found a couple pellets that are accurate.The Marauder is pellet friendly!I do have the Lothar Walter barrel.

Nothing

Not that I can think of.

Beautiful stock I have the first filed and target and the stock is much nicer super accurate pellet on pellet every time 35yards with 35mph cross wind hit my dime size spinner every time as fast as it would let me!!!

My stock on the first field and target I got!

Bolt action and I say that in a good way!!!

Extremely accurate. Great shot count.. Smooth bolt action.

It's a little heavy but I'm getting used to it.

Mine is the field and target in .177 with the Lothar Walther barrel. This is my first PCP. I had to wait a while to get it but was worth it. The accuracy is incredible right out of the box, pyramyd did a nice job setting it up. It is not pellet picky and is easy to operate. I would recommend a compressor. Its a sizable investment to get into the PCP arena but if you like to shoot this is worth it, pellets are cheap and readily available, unlike .270 cartridges. Nice walnut stock gives it a nice look and feel. Its a tad heavy but balances very well so I don't mind. I mounted a bug buster on it and am very happy with it. I have always loved airguns but this takes airgunning to a new level for me. The gun is quiet so I can shoot indoors. It is everything all the reviews say it is. Holds air well. I will be enjoying this for a long time. Thank you Pyramyd Air.

I would love to see an affordable bullpup stock for this. Would be perfect.

Get the 10 for 10. The weight is not too heavy but I would not put a large scope on this gun. Get extra magazines. Floating barrel so don't lean it up in a corner, get a case or keep it in a rack. This is not a childs airgun.

Easy to use and work. The stock is great and having a piccatiny rail for scope mounting the best

The gun should come with de bouncing devise, not as something else you can purchase. I would like to see a piccatiny rail on the stock to mount a bipod

Use 15 to 18 grain JSB pellets and you will be very happy. Proven accuracy at the range is .750 at 50 yards. Heavier pellets dont shoot well.

very accurate. lots of shots on one fill. wood stock is like wow.

side cocking lever

Overall quality, looks and accuracy.

Better owners manual.

Very quiet and accuracy.

Everything

Nothing

It's as quiet and accurate as advertised

I have the beach stock, was the only option, and it's a bit heavy. My friend has one with a synthetic stock and it's a but lighter but not much. Would be cool if there was more stock options