I need to get A new gun and was thinking of the Marauder.It has a lot of very good reviews and would like to know if any has one and how do you like it.I was thinking of .177 any advice would be appreciated.
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Bobby K
Pellet gun info. Benjamin Marauder
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NancyinEnidOK
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Bobby K, hope you don't mind, I'm going to "piggy-back" your request with a similar one of my own. An experienced local landlord suggested that I get a Benjamin. I bought a Benjamin All-Weather Trail NP .22 cal. It must be cocked and reloaded with each shot, which will probably be a pain, but it was less then half the cost of the Marauder (which I cannot afford right now). I would really like to know if anyone else in the Forum has had any experience with this air rifle, for good or otherwise. Thanks very much, and good wishes to all!
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I have a breakover now and it is a pain to cock and is very loud and not very accurate.I have done a lot of research on air supply and have seen where a lot of Marauder owners are using nitrogen and would not use anything else
and nitrogen has no moisture in it to effect your air rifle. When I get one think I will go the nitrogen route instead of compressed air.
I have a breakover now and it is a pain to cock and is very loud and not very accurate.I have done a lot of research on air supply and have seen where a lot of Marauder owners are using nitrogen and would not use anything else
and nitrogen has no moisture in it to effect your air rifle. When I get one think I will go the nitrogen route instead of compressed air.
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2014-present.. moved to Broussard LA. Same Gourd Rack but added a 6 room house (modified from a 12 room)
2020: after a long drought of nothing, 4 pairs and 4 nests, 23 eggs total.
6 fledges.
2021: 9 pair, 47 eggs
36 hatchlings
30 fledged
2022: about 12 pairs.. many eggs, all fledged.. only had one hatchling die.. probably because of our schnauzer. :(
2023: 16 pairs. So far about 60 chicks with about a dozen eggs to go.
2024: 13 pair. About 60 eggs
2025: 14 pairs .. 69 eggs.
I've owned quite a few air rifles, for both competition as well as plinking and hunting. I do not own a Marauder but a good friend of mine does.
It is not cheap... about 400. But is by far one of the best rifles I've ever shot. It easily will outshoot rifles costing well over a grand. It is easy to master. It has a SUPERB trigger- something not seen on 400 rifles. The accuracy is as good if not betten than any rifle you will ever shoot. The barrel itself is a work of art and coupled with the trigger, produces accuracy unheard of in this price range as well as rifles in the thousands of dollars.
It is super quiet. The barrel is shrouded (kind of a legal silencer) and in .177 and .22 caliber you will not hear anything except a ping from the valve release. Neighbors will hear nothing- nothing.
I was able to shoot groups the size of a dime at 50 yards. At 25 yards on in you can pretty much shoot through the same hole till it gets boring.
You will have to buy a scope + some way to recharge- either a specially made air pump (sold by Benjamin and others) or like my friend, used scuba tank. He refills the tank at a dive shop for 5 dollars and refills the rifle with the scuba tank.
A full charge will yield about 30 to 40 consistant shots before you need to top off. You don't shoot to empty.
I have a really good spring powered rifle and had it custom tuned for a couple hundred. It is no match for the Marauder. I will likely buy one as soon as I take care of other necessities around the house.
If you have the cash - go for it. It will be a terror on sparrows and starlings. Hope this helps...
It is not cheap... about 400. But is by far one of the best rifles I've ever shot. It easily will outshoot rifles costing well over a grand. It is easy to master. It has a SUPERB trigger- something not seen on 400 rifles. The accuracy is as good if not betten than any rifle you will ever shoot. The barrel itself is a work of art and coupled with the trigger, produces accuracy unheard of in this price range as well as rifles in the thousands of dollars.
It is super quiet. The barrel is shrouded (kind of a legal silencer) and in .177 and .22 caliber you will not hear anything except a ping from the valve release. Neighbors will hear nothing- nothing.
I was able to shoot groups the size of a dime at 50 yards. At 25 yards on in you can pretty much shoot through the same hole till it gets boring.
You will have to buy a scope + some way to recharge- either a specially made air pump (sold by Benjamin and others) or like my friend, used scuba tank. He refills the tank at a dive shop for 5 dollars and refills the rifle with the scuba tank.
A full charge will yield about 30 to 40 consistant shots before you need to top off. You don't shoot to empty.
I have a really good spring powered rifle and had it custom tuned for a couple hundred. It is no match for the Marauder. I will likely buy one as soon as I take care of other necessities around the house.
If you have the cash - go for it. It will be a terror on sparrows and starlings. Hope this helps...
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David,
Do you know what scope your friend has on the Benjamin?
Don
Do you know what scope your friend has on the Benjamin?
Don
I must agree with dsonyay. In my opinion the Marauder is the best pellet rifle on the market. Don't forget after you buy it you still need a way to charge it. So plan on laying out some money there too. If you can afford to spring for a Marauder you will not be disappointed in it's accuracy and how quiet it is to shoot.
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- Martin Colony History: 2010-2014 located in Slidell LA. Gourd rack with 16 gourds. Max of 2 pairs during this short period in Slidell. Plenty of fledglings.
2014-present.. moved to Broussard LA. Same Gourd Rack but added a 6 room house (modified from a 12 room)
2020: after a long drought of nothing, 4 pairs and 4 nests, 23 eggs total.
6 fledges.
2021: 9 pair, 47 eggs
36 hatchlings
30 fledged
2022: about 12 pairs.. many eggs, all fledged.. only had one hatchling die.. probably because of our schnauzer. :(
2023: 16 pairs. So far about 60 chicks with about a dozen eggs to go.
2024: 13 pair. About 60 eggs
2025: 14 pairs .. 69 eggs.
yeah he's got a Leaper. think it zooms to about 16x and has an adj objective to be able to focus down to about 10 yds. For general hunting a 4to9 is good enough BUT make sure you get an adjustable objective so you can focus on targets close up.Don Strickland wrote:David,
Do you know what scope your friend has on the Benjamin?
Don
Go to Pyramidair.com and check out the reviews and videos. Also on youtube a search on Marauder air rifle will yeild tons of interesting reviews on video along with a lot of "how to" info.
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Bobby I have one of these great air rifles. You cannot go wrong with
This choice. I love it. Get a good scope and pump and let it fly. You will
Have to test the pellets to see which works best for you. I have the 177.
I currently have the hand pump but will get the air tank set up when I
Get a chance. The hand pump is a lot of work. You will get about 40
Good shots at 2500 psi. Good luck.
Mike
This choice. I love it. Get a good scope and pump and let it fly. You will
Have to test the pellets to see which works best for you. I have the 177.
I currently have the hand pump but will get the air tank set up when I
Get a chance. The hand pump is a lot of work. You will get about 40
Good shots at 2500 psi. Good luck.
Mike
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I use a Benjamin R7. It is extremely accurate. I suspect anything by Benjamin will be first class. I love the R7. One shot is about all I ever get before they fly away, so multiple shots usually don't concern me. I have read very good reviews on the Marauder. Mine has a Hawke scope and the place that I bought it from lined it up for me and it is dead on. I had a 3 day weekend and between my traps and R7, I dispatched 20 of the devil/rat birds. A very bad weekend for them, a very good weekend for me. Let us know what you choose and how it works out for you.
Greetings,
A PCP like the Marauder will be easier to shoot than a spring piston breakopen gun.
When you pull the trigger on the Marauder, a small hammer hits the valve and lets a jet of gas thru to drive the pellet.
Very small moving mass so it's easy to hold on target.
They are so smooth you can almost see the pellet flying right to the crosshair on the target.
On a breakopen springer, you are compressing the spring behind a piston when you cock it.
When you pull the trigger, the piston releases and is pushed by a big ole spring.
Lots of shaking going on and I already shake enough without the guns help.....
The PCP is also much easier on scopes whereas a springer can shake apart most scopes.
One of the favorite scopes in the recreational pellet gun market is a Leapers brand called The Bugbuster.
It is a 6 power and has AO down to about 3 yards so you can focus up close if needed.
It also has a 1" main tube with decent field of view so it's easy to find the target.
As I get older, the 6 is still good enough but I may have to move up in magnification someday.
A PCP like the Marauder will be easier to shoot than a spring piston breakopen gun.
When you pull the trigger on the Marauder, a small hammer hits the valve and lets a jet of gas thru to drive the pellet.
Very small moving mass so it's easy to hold on target.
They are so smooth you can almost see the pellet flying right to the crosshair on the target.
On a breakopen springer, you are compressing the spring behind a piston when you cock it.
When you pull the trigger, the piston releases and is pushed by a big ole spring.
Lots of shaking going on and I already shake enough without the guns help.....
The PCP is also much easier on scopes whereas a springer can shake apart most scopes.
One of the favorite scopes in the recreational pellet gun market is a Leapers brand called The Bugbuster.
It is a 6 power and has AO down to about 3 yards so you can focus up close if needed.
It also has a 1" main tube with decent field of view so it's easy to find the target.
As I get older, the 6 is still good enough but I may have to move up in magnification someday.
Cheers,
Joe
2015 - 40 cavities - 37 pair - fledged 172
2016 - 40 cavities - 38 pair - fledged 192
Hosting Purple Martins since 1976...Managing since 2006.
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2015 - 40 cavities - 37 pair - fledged 172
2016 - 40 cavities - 38 pair - fledged 192
Hosting Purple Martins since 1976...Managing since 2006.
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Guys, thanks for the great information on a new gun!
I have one pair of sparrows that is driving me nuts, I keep pulling out the nest in the house they are in (no martins in it yet so I am lucky) but I need to invest in a new gun.
Off to do my internet search!!
John
I have one pair of sparrows that is driving me nuts, I keep pulling out the nest in the house they are in (no martins in it yet so I am lucky) but I need to invest in a new gun.
Off to do my internet search!!
John
2013 - 37 pair-179 eggs,142 hatched,139 fledged
2012 - 32 pair-163 eggs,141 hatched,134 fledged
2011 - 19 pairs - 78 fledged successfully!
2010 3 pairs - 9 eggs - 8 fledged!
2009 - 1 Sub Adult Male (only) - LOTS visitors
2008 - 58 Visitors by year end
2007 - 13 Visitors by year end
2012 - 32 pair-163 eggs,141 hatched,134 fledged
2011 - 19 pairs - 78 fledged successfully!
2010 3 pairs - 9 eggs - 8 fledged!
2009 - 1 Sub Adult Male (only) - LOTS visitors
2008 - 58 Visitors by year end
2007 - 13 Visitors by year end
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- Martin Colony History: 2010-2014 located in Slidell LA. Gourd rack with 16 gourds. Max of 2 pairs during this short period in Slidell. Plenty of fledglings.
2014-present.. moved to Broussard LA. Same Gourd Rack but added a 6 room house (modified from a 12 room)
2020: after a long drought of nothing, 4 pairs and 4 nests, 23 eggs total.
6 fledges.
2021: 9 pair, 47 eggs
36 hatchlings
30 fledged
2022: about 12 pairs.. many eggs, all fledged.. only had one hatchling die.. probably because of our schnauzer. :(
2023: 16 pairs. So far about 60 chicks with about a dozen eggs to go.
2024: 13 pair. About 60 eggs
2025: 14 pairs .. 69 eggs.
Yes the R7 is an amazing rifle with a great trigger. But as smooth as it is I still find it to be hold sensitive but very easy on scopes (it is a reduced power rifle designed for young shooters). R7s are perfect for backyard shooting of small pests because of that. But it is a springer not a PCP.
I own a Leapers "Bugbuster" too. It is on my 22 rimfire. Inside of 40 yards, no squirrel is safe. It would be a terrific scope on the Marauder but if you want to target shoot at , say, 50 yards, it will not be as precise, But if you intend to use it on small birds in the yard it is plenty of scope.
Benjamin customer support for the Marauder has been rated very high by the users.
It is so easy to shoot accurately, thats what I love about PCPs.
I've already got a used scuba tank (50 bucks). Now I'm ready for the rifle
. And I will likely move my Bugbuster to the Marauder, so I may just need to buy scope rings. I really never thought I'd want a PCP... all the good one are well over a grand. I shot the Marauder for an entire afternoon and now I want nothing else. My dream rifle was a tuned Beeman R1. Not now.
Oh- a previous post mentions Hawke scopes- they are very good scopes. And would be great for the Marauder. Just make sure to get a scope with AO.
I own a Leapers "Bugbuster" too. It is on my 22 rimfire. Inside of 40 yards, no squirrel is safe. It would be a terrific scope on the Marauder but if you want to target shoot at , say, 50 yards, it will not be as precise, But if you intend to use it on small birds in the yard it is plenty of scope.
Benjamin customer support for the Marauder has been rated very high by the users.
It is so easy to shoot accurately, thats what I love about PCPs.
I've already got a used scuba tank (50 bucks). Now I'm ready for the rifle
. And I will likely move my Bugbuster to the Marauder, so I may just need to buy scope rings. I really never thought I'd want a PCP... all the good one are well over a grand. I shot the Marauder for an entire afternoon and now I want nothing else. My dream rifle was a tuned Beeman R1. Not now. Oh- a previous post mentions Hawke scopes- they are very good scopes. And would be great for the Marauder. Just make sure to get a scope with AO.
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I have pellet guns and use them, but I have had so much better success using the Blains Repeating trap, I get easily 15 a week captured and destroyed. I have a very bad HOSP infestation, well did have, the HOSP and Starlings tend to stay away now that they see their friends and family disappear
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I have the Benjanin Discovery. It is the predicessor to the Marauder.
Both are PCP (Pre Charged Pnumatic)
The Discovery is louder because it does not have the noise reducer. It is not a good air rifle in town because of the loud report. With the Marauder, about all you hear is the firing pin being struck.
The Marauder has a better trigger and stock.
The Marauder will cost you about $500 and then you need to purchase a high pressure pump or have a place local to you that can fill the pressure tank for you.
The Discovery will cost you about $250 and then you need the pressure pump.
Scope wise you need at least a 12 power scope with an adjustable objective that will give you a clear view down to 10 yards or less. Some will not adjust to less than 100 yards. Don't get one of these.
As far as accuracy, With my Benjamin Discovery I can put 6 pellets under a dime at 30 yards. Verrrry accurate. One reason PCPs are so accurate is they have no recoil like the springer air rifles do.
If I had my choice, it would be one of these two. The PCPs do not wear out because there are few moviing parts other than the trigger mechanism.
you can go to PyramydAir.com. It is a good site to get information on air rifles.
Both are PCP (Pre Charged Pnumatic)
The Discovery is louder because it does not have the noise reducer. It is not a good air rifle in town because of the loud report. With the Marauder, about all you hear is the firing pin being struck.
The Marauder has a better trigger and stock.
The Marauder will cost you about $500 and then you need to purchase a high pressure pump or have a place local to you that can fill the pressure tank for you.
The Discovery will cost you about $250 and then you need the pressure pump.
Scope wise you need at least a 12 power scope with an adjustable objective that will give you a clear view down to 10 yards or less. Some will not adjust to less than 100 yards. Don't get one of these.
As far as accuracy, With my Benjamin Discovery I can put 6 pellets under a dime at 30 yards. Verrrry accurate. One reason PCPs are so accurate is they have no recoil like the springer air rifles do.
If I had my choice, it would be one of these two. The PCPs do not wear out because there are few moviing parts other than the trigger mechanism.
you can go to PyramydAir.com. It is a good site to get information on air rifles.
2009, 1 pair of SYs w/4 eggs - wait, no 4 babies and all 4 fledged. What a great experience.
2010, 2 ASY pair and 2 SY pair 18eggs / 14 fledged.
2011, 12 pair with 49 eggs, 43 fledged.
2012, 20 pair with 113 eggs as of 1 June
2013, 22 pair with 112 eggs as of 9 June
2014, 23 pair with 113 eggs
2010, 2 ASY pair and 2 SY pair 18eggs / 14 fledged.
2011, 12 pair with 49 eggs, 43 fledged.
2012, 20 pair with 113 eggs as of 1 June
2013, 22 pair with 112 eggs as of 9 June
2014, 23 pair with 113 eggs
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Bobby K, if you don't mind the money, the Marauder is excellant. They do not have iron sights so you will need a good scope. As I said I have the Benjamin Discovery and I have a 4 x 12variable power x 40 bushnell scope that works great. E-bay is a good place for getting a scope if you use it.
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2009, 1 pair of SYs w/4 eggs - wait, no 4 babies and all 4 fledged. What a great experience.
2010, 2 ASY pair and 2 SY pair 18eggs / 14 fledged.
2011, 12 pair with 49 eggs, 43 fledged.
2012, 20 pair with 113 eggs as of 1 June
2013, 22 pair with 112 eggs as of 9 June
2014, 23 pair with 113 eggs
2010, 2 ASY pair and 2 SY pair 18eggs / 14 fledged.
2011, 12 pair with 49 eggs, 43 fledged.
2012, 20 pair with 113 eggs as of 1 June
2013, 22 pair with 112 eggs as of 9 June
2014, 23 pair with 113 eggs
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Bobby K, thanks for the information! I hope the breakover you have now isn't a Benjamin -- if so I may be sunk! The Benjamin Trail I just got is nitrogen powered (piston rather than a spring). It comes with a Center Point 3-9 x 40mm scope. I read the reviews and they're generally favorable. Chief complaints seem to be about the trigger and the cocking being difficult, which reportedly improve a lot after the break-in period of first 100 or so shots. I shot it today about 40 times just to get some target practice and the cocking seemed to be getting easier. That is going to be kind of a pain, but I guess the trade-off is that it won't need to be charged. Haven't tried it on any devil birds yet, but I was able to hit pine cones at 20-25 feet. So, we'll see how it goes. Good luck to you, and I hope you'll post updates on your Marauder!
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I have heard the NP is a very good air rifle so I think it will serve you good.
I have a Remington Summit now and it is not very accurate.I put a new scope on it three months ago and it did not help at all. I put a Leapers 4x16x50 on it
and tried several different pellets in it with no luck so I am giving up on it and get the Marauder and mount the scope on it.
I have heard the NP is a very good air rifle so I think it will serve you good.
I have a Remington Summit now and it is not very accurate.I put a new scope on it three months ago and it did not help at all. I put a Leapers 4x16x50 on it
and tried several different pellets in it with no luck so I am giving up on it and get the Marauder and mount the scope on it.
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Bobby K,
Sounds like you have a plan. The scope you mentioned should be excellant with any pellet rifle. As I have said, I have the Benjamin Discovery. It really likes the JSB Exact HEAVY pellets. There are a lot of choices. The Crosman Premier is an excellant pellet the these PCP air rifles also.
Keep in mind that these air rifles can reach high velocities and anything close to the speed of sound will loose accuracy. It is important to have a pellet that wieghs at least 10 grains to slow it down some to get the best accuracy. In the Crosman pellet line, it needs to be a Premier to be a quality pellet.
Another thought. If you order your air rifle, many of the companies offer free shipping. The biggest cost of pellets is the shipping. Many times two to three times the cost of the actual pellets. Order the pellets you want at the same time as the rifle and get it included with the free shipping.
Last thing, read up on PCP air rifles. You can not use regular gun oils on them. NO flammable oils. The flammable oils and the high pressure air do not mix and can damage your rifle. Never run a bore brush through the barrel. Only patches and the proper oil for PCP rifles like Beemans MP 5 Metalophilic. You clean the barrel very seldem. maybe every 1000 shots give or take. Only when the accuracy starts to change. I use special cleaning pellets that are made out of (fiber/patch) material. You just shoot 3 or 4 out of the rifle and it cleans the barrel.
Good luck.
If I can help you at all, let me know.
Sounds like you have a plan. The scope you mentioned should be excellant with any pellet rifle. As I have said, I have the Benjamin Discovery. It really likes the JSB Exact HEAVY pellets. There are a lot of choices. The Crosman Premier is an excellant pellet the these PCP air rifles also.
Keep in mind that these air rifles can reach high velocities and anything close to the speed of sound will loose accuracy. It is important to have a pellet that wieghs at least 10 grains to slow it down some to get the best accuracy. In the Crosman pellet line, it needs to be a Premier to be a quality pellet.
Another thought. If you order your air rifle, many of the companies offer free shipping. The biggest cost of pellets is the shipping. Many times two to three times the cost of the actual pellets. Order the pellets you want at the same time as the rifle and get it included with the free shipping.
Last thing, read up on PCP air rifles. You can not use regular gun oils on them. NO flammable oils. The flammable oils and the high pressure air do not mix and can damage your rifle. Never run a bore brush through the barrel. Only patches and the proper oil for PCP rifles like Beemans MP 5 Metalophilic. You clean the barrel very seldem. maybe every 1000 shots give or take. Only when the accuracy starts to change. I use special cleaning pellets that are made out of (fiber/patch) material. You just shoot 3 or 4 out of the rifle and it cleans the barrel.
Good luck.
If I can help you at all, let me know.
2009, 1 pair of SYs w/4 eggs - wait, no 4 babies and all 4 fledged. What a great experience.
2010, 2 ASY pair and 2 SY pair 18eggs / 14 fledged.
2011, 12 pair with 49 eggs, 43 fledged.
2012, 20 pair with 113 eggs as of 1 June
2013, 22 pair with 112 eggs as of 9 June
2014, 23 pair with 113 eggs
2010, 2 ASY pair and 2 SY pair 18eggs / 14 fledged.
2011, 12 pair with 49 eggs, 43 fledged.
2012, 20 pair with 113 eggs as of 1 June
2013, 22 pair with 112 eggs as of 9 June
2014, 23 pair with 113 eggs
I bought the pistol version that only comes in the .22. I wanted something more compact to carry around. It is EXTREMELY accurate at 30 yards. It comes with an attachable stock. It does not have sights so you have to have a scope.The good thing is you can use any standard scope since it is not a spring loaded air gun. I also put the sniper knob on it for easy focus. I use my scuba tank to fill it. You have to have the adaptor to attach to the scuba tank to fill the pistol. I tried to fill it off my scuba BC vest but it would not work. I was told to open the pressure from the tank very slow to avoid any damage. You also have to release the adaptor valve very faster to avoid losing the pressure in the pistol. You cannot disconnect it with the pressure in the system. Make sure you have the tank closed off first. I have a friend who uses an air compressor, if you have one, to fill his. I hear the pumps are a lot of work. I use the crossman premier pellets. The pistol comes with an 8 shot cartridge you load by hand, the rifle has a 9 shot, I think. It is VERY quiet especially with it fully charged. It sounds different (louder) when the charge is low and the accuracy if off. There is a gauge you can look at that red lines at to low or to high of a pressure. You can not over pressurize it off a scuba tank since it is only at 3000PSI. You can shoot 5-8shot cartridges on a charge. I have 3 extra cartridges where I do not have to load as often.
John
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2020 - 17 pair
David,
I have an RWS 34 and I'm fairly accurate with it. It took me a while to learn how to shoot a springer. I wasn't aware of hold sensitive guns. My question the Benjamin Marauder is - While stored can you leave the gun charged with compressed air? I like the convenience of a springer as there isn't nothing to fuss with when that sparrow or starling shows up and you can be ready in an instant with a breakbarrel rifle.
I like that option of using compressed air vs filling scuba tanks but would not want to have to mess with going to charge it every time I spotted a trash bird.
Thanks,
Mitch
I have an RWS 34 and I'm fairly accurate with it. It took me a while to learn how to shoot a springer. I wasn't aware of hold sensitive guns. My question the Benjamin Marauder is - While stored can you leave the gun charged with compressed air? I like the convenience of a springer as there isn't nothing to fuss with when that sparrow or starling shows up and you can be ready in an instant with a breakbarrel rifle.
I like that option of using compressed air vs filling scuba tanks but would not want to have to mess with going to charge it every time I spotted a trash bird.
Thanks,
Mitch