Benjamin Marauder Field and Target

The Marauder is my first PCP air gun. I purchased the field and target in 22 caliber. I highly recommend this rifle. Prior to buying the Marauder, I was unhappy with the noise and accuracy of my break-barrel, gas-piston rifle. I was looking for a rifle that was quiet and accurate with a Picatinny rail. I mounted a Leupold 2-7x33 scope. I'm now able to shoot 1/4" groups at 20 yards with the JSB Jumbo Heavy Diabolo pellets, 18.13gr. The rifle is also very quiet as advertised. I am now able to take squirrels/chipmunks at 20 yards with complete confidence and without disturbing the neighbors. I purchased the hand pump at the same time as the rifle and both have worked flawlessly. I have tried two other pellets for hunting: JSB Diabolo Hades (15.89 gr) and the H&N Barracuda Hunter Extreme (18.52 gr). Both pellets expand well. I am able to shoot the same point-of-aim/point-of-impact with the JSB Hades and JSB Jumbo Heavy. The H&N pellet groups low relative to the JSB pellets.

Pros
Accurate - this rifle is as accurate as your scope and set up allow. I'm getting 1/4" groups at 20 yards. Quiet - I measured 85 dB up close, and 73 dB about 10 yards away Picatinny Rail - allows for more options for optics Adjustable Comb - a big plus for proper scope alignment Trigger - measured 1lb first stage and 2lb second stage Hardwood Stock - high quality, heavy at 8 lbs Swivel Studs - plus for bi-pod and sling, sling is necessary for field carry

Cons
Rifle does not come with a single-shot tray

My air rifle came with a leak in the fill assembly. I took it apart about 5 times trying to identify the leak. I sprayed it down with soapy water but none of that was very conclusive. So I replaced the fill assembly and it resolved the issue. It took a lot of time to figure this out. Anyway, they should not ship that way but it was probably less hassle to fix it myself, IMHO. Since I could become familiar with the rifle right away...

Pros
This air rifle is very quiet and accurate in .177. There is really no need for a moderator/silencer/suppressor unless you want to be ninja quiet. I get very man shots in this caliber and the action is very smooth and predictable. This rifle has taken many birds and squirrels so far. I very much like that it comes with sling attachment points as well. They're necessary if carrying.

Cons
The magazines are cheap and cheaply made. I am not sure this is a negative or a positive. Because you can treat em like trash and buy new ones whenever necessary. My rifle did not come with a single shot tray and I would have expected this to come in the box.

I have been shooting this air rifle since I got it and loving every minute of it. I would recommend this rifle to anybody. The accuracy is right on at thirty yards and I got one inch group at 55 yards. I tried many types of pellets and it seems to like Crosman Premier Domed 0.22 Caliber

the rifle is great works awesome only reason for not giving 5 stars is there was nicks on the stock out of the box but that don't hurt the workings of the rifle at all

Pros
great accuracy easy to pump up with hand pump

Cons
other than the little cosmetics none

Upon receiving my new Benjamin Marauder Field and Target right out of the box I was very impressed with the craftsmanship and quality of the rifle. I felt that the stock was a better quality than I had expected with a clean and smooth finish. Crossman confirmed that this version does not come with a regulator on and off switch. When shiped the rifle is double boxed and well protected and upon careful examination it had no nick's or scratches. The reason for the 3 stars is due to the fact that the rifle I received was defective. This was no fault of Airgun Depot or a shipping issue but someone in QC (quality control) let this one get by. Though the pressure gauge on the rifle when unboxed was reading 3000psi it would not dry fire even after several attempts. You can only imagine how disappointed I was and eventually contacting Crossman tec support suggested it may be a faulty pressure regulator. This was determined due to the fact that the rifle would not dry fire as well these rifles are not shiped with that high of psi. In the box comes a paper target that had a 5 shot group punched out from 10 yards about the size of a pea with the inspector initials on it. Which leaves me to question if this gun was inspected at all. Nevertheless Airgun Depot was real gracious in expediting its return. Thus the verdict is still out and when my new Benjamin Marauder Field and Target is received and I actually get to shoot it I'll review it again. I just hope I get a good one this time.

Cons
I've known Crossman quality over several decades and never had an issue with any of their products. Thus I have determined that the rifle I received was a fluke and with high expectations will receive a good one in exchange.

I just got this " New " Marauder , It is the Field and Target Version , in .177 cal. I have put 160 shots through it thus far and I must admit this gun surprised the hell out of me .. I mounted up a Vortex Crossfire II Hog Hunter , V-Bright 3-12x56 scope and it is a straight up tack driver , I am putting shot after shot in the same hole @ 25 yards on Caldwell Bags... It is pellet friendly, I have used the JSB 7.33gr and the JSB 8.44gr so far and the gun likes both of them. The gun is Extremely quiet , shockingly actually.. I have a Brocock Bantam Hi-Lite in .22 that I thought was quiet until shooting the new Field and Target Marauder. This gun has put the " fun " back in shooting for me , Accurate, Quiet, High Shot Count per fill , with out spending a small fortune.. I will keep you guys posted as time goes on

Pros
Quiet, Accurate, Great Shot Count per fill

Cons
None So Far

I've had my marauder for 5 mouths now// What a gun! Don't know way I waited so long to buy one. This gun is unbelievable 50 to 80 yards shots till you get in the yellow , then pump it back to 3000. It is the 177 cal. I THINK MY NEXT ONE WILL BE 25 CAl or a 50 cal. You can't go wrong wit this gun ! I'am shoting game up to 89 yards and taking it out;

Pros
I can't say enough good things about it.

Cons
The only thing is a little heavy a cording to my wife.