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  1. Racer88

    Introducing myself - asking for advice on a new airgun while I'm at it.

    That's interesting. I researched the **** out of it and did not come across any reported problems with the Marauder. In fact it was unanimously good reports. Except just now with the poster above who obviously doesn't like them. Of course my experience is "N=1," as scientists / researchers...
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    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    While I was infatuated and briefly considered spending the dough on an FX Impact M3 / M4 as my first air rifle..... I'm SO glad I didn't. I've learned a LOT perusing the AN forum about the FX Impact rifles. I made the right choice for me (Marauder F&T), especially as an air gun novice...
  3. Racer88

    What Paper Target Did You Shoot Today

    On Friday, these were my results with the Marauder. I wasn't too pleased with my 50 yard targets. Some days are better than others, eh? During the 2nd target, they called a cease fire and closed the range due to approaching lightning. :(
  4. Racer88

    Introducing myself - asking for advice on a new airgun while I'm at it.

    Well... one reason.... The OP said.... My Marauder is regulated. But, yes... the base model is unregulated. Last week... 5-shot groups at 25 yards. Not bad. :)
  5. Racer88

    Introducing myself - asking for advice on a new airgun while I'm at it.

    My Marauder is super-duper quiet. I can't imagine needing a moderator.
  6. Racer88

    About airgun ranges and shooting facilities

    No dedicated air gun ranges anywhere near me. So, I go to the regular outdoor firearms range.
  7. Racer88

    Introducing myself - asking for advice on a new airgun while I'm at it.

    The wood is "nice" but it's not THAT nice on the Marauder. I like the wood on my Marauder, but I plan on doing exactly nothing to try to "keep it nice." I would say the downside of the wood on the Marauder is the weight. It's a hefty rifle! Really too heavy to regularly shoot "off-hand."...
  8. Racer88

    MENTAL FOCUS TRAINING

    I've been shooting long-ish distance "powder burner" precision rifles for a number of years. No competitions, though. Tried competition, did NOT like it because of the people. They are NOT nice to newcomers. So I just do my own thing. I have done what you describe. It's very meditative. I...
  9. Racer88

    Introducing myself - asking for advice on a new airgun while I'm at it.

    And looks like a traditional "real rifle." Real wood! :) My first (and so far only) real air rifle: So far, it's been quite good. I got the "Field & Target" edition, which is a "regulated" model and comes with an upgraded Lothar-Walther barrel. Paid $780 for it at Pyramid. Of course...
  10. Racer88

    Real Avid Master Gun Workstation

    Since I have a scope on the way for my son's AR-15... aaaaaaand... I've been wanting one of these..... Arrived today. Of course I popped the Marauder into it for this photo and this forum. Real Avid makes some neat stuff. Well designed. Not cheap. But not crazy expensive, either. It...
  11. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Yeah... I'm liking it. I still like my powder burners, too, of course. I think... bang-for-the-buck... the Marauder (along with a decent scope and other accessories) is a very good choice for anyone starting out with air guns. I would say it's really a "bench" gun (or prone). It's a bit...
  12. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Five range trips, so far. 745 pellets fired. 5-shot groups at 25 yards yesterday:
  13. Racer88

    The $2000 dollar gun.

    For about $2100.... instead of buying a high-end air rifle (I did eyeball the FX Impact M3 / M4)... I got a Marauder F&T (regulated), a fill tank, and all the "accoutrements" I needed to get started in air-gunning. Very happy with it! If a "non-rich" guy "saved up" $2000 and bought a $2000...
  14. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Got one (discovered here on the forum). I like it. I think it helps a bit. But I think maybe my problem is cycling the bolt too quickly.
  15. Racer88

    Benjamin New guy here! Just ordered my first "grown-up" air rifle

    Even though I'm trying to pay particular attention to cycling the bolt fully, I am still occasionally short-stroking it which fails to cock the gun. Dead trigger. At least I do remember to remove the magazine so I don't double-load the chamber before I cycle the bolt again. Fire that shot...
  16. Racer88

    Other Sorry I asked?

    "Bigger is better!" Ask anyone. ;) Why do you need that? Because... why not? I have all sorts of guns I don't "need." If I could afford it, I'd have a Barrett .50-cal! Why? Because why not? I have fired one... and it is a HOOT! For my first (and only, so far) air rifle, I went with...
  17. Racer88

    FX Best 100 yard group I have ever shot .

    SO true! I've experienced that many times with my powder burners. This was a 300 yard group! Congrats to the OP. Nice shootin'! Actually amazing with an air rifle at 100 yards!
  18. Racer88

    Other thoughts on "tactical" vs traditional rifle

    That's my problem! I like'em all!
  19. Racer88

    Other thoughts on "tactical" vs traditional rifle

    And good instruction. :)