Benjamin Marauder Synrod Combo

-This is my first PCP gun, and although I've shot "springers" for sometime, I still have a lot to learn about PCP guns. -I like the weight and heft of this gun. -The trigger is excellent for a factory trigger. -Outstanding accuracy (see pics) My gun really like the typical Crosman Premier 14.3 gr hollow points. -VERY quiet! -I like the fact that is is a multi-shot/magazine fed gun. - I ordered the "20 for 20", just to ensure I got a leak free gun, that had been checked over versus one that was simply packed and shipped. Kudo to Pyramid for offering that service.

-The scope that comes with this combo is HORRIBLE! I've seen better optic quality on bottom of the barrel Tasco and BSA scopes...if I had it to do over, I would order the gun alone and buy my own scope. The quality of the scope greatly detracts from the value of the combo and my overall rating. -While the adjustable cheek piece is great, the shape of the cheekpiece is far too "sharp" for my taste. The shape needs to be more rounded/comfortable. -I cannot grasp why the barrel band has airspace all the way around it?? I realize it's suppose to be a "free floating" barrel, but the least amount of even hand pressure shifts the barrel around. Mine arrived with the barrel against one side of the barrel band. I went to Home Depot, purchase a box of #30 O-rings, and crammed 4 of them around the barrel/under/inside the barrel band. I discovered that this mod kept point of impact much better then without the O-rings if the barrel is leaned against something of bumped.

-The gun is fun to shoot and accurate! -Buy extra mags! -I'd encourage buying the "10 for 10" or the "20 for 20" just to ensure the gun gets a once over before it's shipped. I consider that money well spent versus having to return a defective gun. -Be aware that once you dip your toe into the PCP ocean.... it WILL suck you in, and you will spend a bunch of money on accessories.... compressor (hand pump is just not worth it IMO), filters, Tank(s), etc. -My gun arrived SUPER FILTHY! Much more then 20 shots would cause. With the shroud/baffles and the small mag port on the breech, it can be difficult to clean. -Once cleaned, I always finish all my gun bores out with a coat of good quality paste wax.... it extends cleaning times, and in air guns I feel it improves accuracy. -I took some stars away for value because the scope is simply not up to par, so really all I got for the extra $$ was a sling. That caused me to downgrade the overall rating too.

Very accurate and quiet,Scope was easy to sight in.

Include better instruction on how to load the magazine.

Great rifle.

Just what I was looking for. As many others, started with a springer, but it was too noisy/hard to shoot with the internal spring/shock. This .25 Marauder is total different, no bounce when shooting, very quiet. Started hitting a 1" target/dot within minutes [edges only] with a bit more practice, hitting centers @ 40yards.

No comment at this time, seems like they have thought this air rifle out quite well.

Went for the package deal, including the Nomad II, and 25. cal pellets Very happy with the purchase!