Benjamin Marauder Air Pistol

Accuracy

Do something about amount of effort to cook bolt.

The amount of effort it takes to pull the bolt back to fully cock is ridiculous. I'm no light weight. Makes it really easy for people not used to the gun to think they have cocked the gun. Then when it doesn't fire, they recock the gun and double load pellets. Maybe I got a bad gun, but I'm not the only one with this complaint. Other bolt action guns I have take far less effort to cook. Gun is very unbalanced when you pick it up with the rear stock attached. No way to attach a sling, that's just a way to save a few manufacturing bucks, but a poor decision. Accuracy on power is great. Would be a 5 star buy for the money if a little more thought and a few more manufacturing dollars had been put into this gun before sending it into production

Easy to charge

Needs sights

The mag gets in the of sighting in

This is my first pcp. I grew up shooting a very nice FWB 124D and have several fine German springers that I still shoot today. I wanted a .22 pcp for hunting. I decided to buy this because of its lightweight nature and the availability of spare parts when needed. I like the carbine format. I have enjoyed shooting a Diana Chaser pistol carbine for the last year or so. It is fun but it lacks power with the pistol barrel. I wanted something more powerful but still lightweight and compact and this is it. And for the money, it is excellent. I don't think it will be hard to repair if a leak arises and am very satisfied with its accuracy with RWS SuperDomes so far. I haven't adjusted anything concerning the tune or trigger nor have I owned it very long, but I think it is great so far, especially 4 a pcp noob like me. It is also very, very easy to pump up with the Hill pump. No effort. The Hill pump with the dry air package comes with the correct fitting to pump this pcp up.

I would like a single shot adapter. With the magazine in place and the bolt forward, you really never know if the chamber is truly empty with the magazine in place (a mistake can be made) . I prefer to remove the magazine from the gun for storage and ensure the chamber and barrel are clear. Also keep it on "safe" and pay attention to where you or your friends are pointing the muzzle....... like any gun, but a pistol or carbine muzzle (with its shorter overall length) can be turned toward you by a child or friend within a shorter proximity and with its light trigger.........Just a friendly safety reminder. I did add one thin layer of pipe insulation to the stock for cheek weld comfort as I did with the Diana chaser. It works great and is simple.

I know that many have expressed issues with the carbine stock, but i haven't experienced any. I am short and even so the LOP isn't too long. I would enjoy an inch shorter LOP more, but it is fine. Issues with the drop of comb and cheek/chin weld have also been mentioned. I was able to use the Sportsmatch low single screw mounts LTO30 with a Hawke Vantage 4X32 with AO. The magazine clicks into place just fine and this keeps your head lower. Everything comes up naturally and points great as if you were shooting an MP5 with an erect head and neck on a swivel. I had the same mounts and scope on the Diana Chaser and decided to try them on the PROD before ordering anything different. Some scopes have larger turret bodies and different eye reliefs and would likely need the medium mounts. A red dot could easily be used and kept lower to the bore as well with the appropriate mounts. Keep your scope as low as possible and you will be OK.