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  1. Racer88

    Looking to get into the hobby

    That should be very doable. Like you, I wanted to get something nice but not go crazy... and see if I like it. I'm new to the hobby and after a lot of research settled on a Benjamin Marauder (regulated with Lothar barrel) in .22 (unregulated also available in .25). Very happy with it. It's a...
  2. Racer88

    Benjamin Marauder thumb rest install issue

    Haha... New to the gun (accessory) world, are ya? ;)
  3. Racer88

    N/A Best PCP rifle

    Or he's looking to unload some gear.
  4. Racer88

    I have to ask;When you are shooting for accuracy

    Precision is a small group.... anywhere on the target. Precision = consistency. Not necessarily accurate (which means not in the bullseye). Precise AND accurate (never mind that flyer shot #5! ;) ) : And a similar example with my new air rifle:
  5. Racer88

    Garmin vs Athlon Chrony

    Where?
  6. Racer88

    N/A Best PCP rifle

    Well, obviously the best PCP is the first (and only, so far) air rifle that I got a few months ago... Benjamin Marauder with Lothar barrel. ;)
  7. Racer88

    N/A Best PCP rifle

    I think that's like asking which is the best make and model of car.... or best make and model semi-auto 9mm pistol.... or the best guitar.... or watch.... or doohickey. :) It depends on what you plan to do with it. What are your purposes for the rifle?
  8. Racer88

    Pellet Groups at 100 yards

    Ha! Have you been to public rifle ranges? Most of them won't even try to shoot centerfire rifles at 100 yards. Most set their targets at 25 or 50 yards. And even then... shotgun pattern groups. :LOL: A few can shoot tighter groups. But 1-MOA or sub-MOA? Pretty rare. But yeah... taught...
  9. Racer88

    What pellets to order?

    I sent an email to Midway today about this... as a "courtesy call" or "heads-up." They responded asking me about the damage to my pellets. I replied that I got lucky with no damage but that perhaps they simply don't know about the "special" status and needs for shipping pellets safely. I...
  10. Racer88

    What pellets to order?

    So maybe they don't work out to being the cheapest.... But, they pack them VERY well protected. I bought some from Midway USA (one of my favorite firearms accessory vendors), and while the price was lower, they didn't protect them AT ALL. They came in a box with a single crumpled piece of...
  11. Racer88

    Benjamin Marauder thumb rest install issue

    There are similar aftermarket "big" bolt handles for PB rifles like my Ruger Precision Rifle. This one is called the "Hammerhead." I'm surprised someone isn't making them for the Marauder.
  12. Racer88

    Athlon rangecraft pro chronograph p

    Thanks. I've been pondering which one to get. How far away was the other rifle? I'm just curious.
  13. Racer88

    Athlon rangecraft pro chronograph p

    Is this personal experience? Others report the opposite... that they've had no issues with it picking up other shooters' shots.
  14. Racer88

    I was today years old, when I realized... (scope zeroing).

    With an FFP (first focal plane) scope, the reticle changes size with the zoom, while keeping the angular measurement (MOA / MIL) presented by the subtension references constant. With a SFP (second focal plane) scope, the reticle does not change size but the angular measurements (MOA / MIL) from...
  15. Racer88

    Has anyone had luck with the small carbon 98 ci bottles?

    Newbie here. I got this one (not from ebay): https://www.pyramydair.com/product/air-venturi-100-cu-in-carbon-fiber-tank?a=8955 I've had it for a little over a month. No leaks. No problems.
  16. Racer88

    Huben PCP Progression - What was yours?

    Benjamin Marauder F&T (Lothar barrel, regulated) in .22. That's it! So far! ;) I've progressed from none to one!
  17. Racer88

    Benjamin Marauder thumb rest install issue

    Yeah... it's not like I'm grinding on a $XXXX stock, eh? Kind of a "duh" moment. Thanks!
  18. Racer88

    Benjamin Marauder thumb rest install issue

    With a rasp / file you would HAVE to remove the stock, of course. The advantage of leaving the stock on is I can remove a little and quickly check to see if there is clearance by trying in the thumb rest. Not enough... back to light Dremeling.... rinse and repeat with very small increments...
  19. Racer88

    Benjamin Marauder thumb rest install issue

    Actually I didn't nick anything with the Dremel. Those marks were from when I tried to screw in the thumb rest before I modified the wood. Here is a zoomed in look (of the same photo in the OP) before I did anything with the dremel. you can see the black coating came off easily from trying to...
  20. Racer88

    Benjamin Marauder thumb rest install issue

    I decided the wood stock is not sacrosanct. Out came the mini Dremel. At first I tried a diamond bit, but it was too slow in removal of wood. So I changed the bit to something more aggressive. Finished result: Today I also installed the Hawke flip-up covers for my scope. Much better...