"USAFANG67"Wow wish Crosman would have come out with this sooner rather than later after the Gen2 day-view. I'm more into Lite Carbine PCP guns now. But I see Crosman Fortitude is in the works ...? Didn't look like a carbine but looks Lite.
Does Crosman now include a degaser with it ? I could never quite understand them cheaping out on not including one if nothing else do it in the name of safety.
Second question is it still tuneable like the Gen2 ? It wasn't mentioned in your description.
Many thanks for the MRod Gen3 review.
"NMshooter"Steve,
Great review! Thanks for always being upfront and honest (and not a commercial). You do it in a very respectful way that truly gives the consumer the facts and also gives the manufacturers honest feedback. This is a true gift and is why you have become so successful!
I agree 100% regarding tuning to 28 FPE with 40-50 shots. Combine that with a Lothar Walther barrel and you have an out of box kickass rifle at a great price. Someone at Crosman should have spent time on this Forum and the Marauder forum and see what MOST of the Marauder owners are doing..........exactly what you stated you would do. Most other high end rifles (in the US) are offers a .22 rifle shooting 28-32 FPE and shooting 40 shots (and more). It is easy to coach from the bleachers and I am sure the Marauder is in the "hot seat" with all the new entry level rifles........ and they have to sell rifles. Setting yourself apart from the crowd is important, however, Is Crosman seeing something different or are they off the mark? Also, if they have a true custom shop, they should be able to offer the Marauder at different power levels. Like the trigger, it should not be hard to do. Looking forward to a .25 Renegade HP review!!!!!????
Enjoy your reviews as always,
Doc
PS- I guess I'm stupid silly but I get a kick on seeing the squirrel roar every time! lol
"Andy"Nice review, Steve. If it was offered in .25, I'd be sorely tempted. With the camo synthetic stock to save some weight. And, a more power - less shots tune would definitely suit me better as a hunter. But, thinking about 100 shots on a fill from the perspective of a guy who's hand pumping a Disco is pretty sweet! Being in the market for a new gun, I really appreciate your reviews which give me a good idea of what I can expect if I buy a particular rifle. It's a great service to us, thanks. Maybe, even if they don't figure the .25 would be a good fit with the regulator, they'll offer it in the custom shop unregulated version.
Point 1, I do agree I probably don't want one of the regulated MRods. Mine can shoot that well OR BETTER, though only 30 shots instead of 90. I can tune it for different pellets as well. This one comes tuned for 14.3 Premier Domes, and that's pretty much it. I give up too much with the regulator to buy a custom shop version."fpgt72"I have to ask why would I want one....My current Mrod with "one of those" 22 barrels shoots as well as this one...I would say better, I can adjust the power on it....and it knocks on the door of $700.
Now I look at the Gauntlet, a gun that costs half as much, will group better. Has the same shot count, a trigger that is adjustable.....what does this mrod bring to the table.....that my old one does not, or my gauntlet does not.
I also find very interesting you went back to 5 shot groups.....I would love to see 10 shot groups under this gun....I have a feeling the groups would open up even more then they already are.
Yes it is the home grown team, but they can do better....there is nothing here that would make me say I have to have one.....and the added fact that crosman has had my maximus on order from before Thanksgiving and they still have not even shipped the thing.....it just does not look good.
I am going to pass.
And your bias in the reviews is very clear......you are doing everything you can to make some guns look good and others look bad.....perhaps you could get a job at CNN with this kind of viewing of what is in front of you.
Not sure if I agree to this statement"fpgt72".
And your bias in the reviews is very clear......you are doing everything you can to make some guns look good and others look bad.....perhaps you could get a job at CNN with this kind of viewing of what is in front of you.