Benjamin Have any of our airgun brethren ever used a P-Rod trigger group on a Gen. 2 Marauder?

[SteveV]

Have been wanting to acquire a .25 pcp, and recently got a great deal on a .25 Marauder.

Had no idea they were this heavy, so I'm open to any ideas or solutions, thoughts on the subject, links, etc..


Thank you in advance,



Vines

 

[Perle]

Use a compact scope
And lightest rings possible

Synthetic stock ?

 

[Airgun-Revisions]

Benjamin Marauder Hybrid Aluminum/Steel Tube STD - Airgun Revisions

This setup gives you the durability for the internal components plus lighter, weight shifting characteristics. Aluminum tube has a durable Cerakote finish and joined in front of the gauge port. Custom lengths and Regulated factory Benjamin tubes also done upon request. Please add your length...

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It says out of stock but I’m actually making them to order right now because I can make whatever length customer wants or send in there tube for mod.

 

[WorriedMan]

Steve,
Same thing happened to me. Heavily researched first PCP and Umarex Gauntlet .25 checked all the boxes. Never considered length and weight, figured all were designed for average adult. Shocked to unbox a 47-inch, ten-pound (scoped) behemoth. Found out long, heavy bolt-action guns with dovetail scope mounts are a decade old technology. Lots of mods available but nothing will alter long and heavy. Lesson learned, still enjoy shooting gun as part of collection but replaced, for practical use, by modern PCPs. WM

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

That tube would be a good mod. Ideally I try and get shorter barrels or lighter barrels. 14-15" is pretty ideal for .22 pcp, I reckon something slightly longer would be ideal for 25 and 177. .22 is kind of a sweet spot as is .20.

Shorter a gun is, the less weight you will have out front acting as a lever. Weight out front drastically changes how heavy a gun feels. That aluminum tube will definitely help. Maybe see how heavy the shroud and barrel are and see if you can improve them at all.

I took 10" off my nova star as well as a grossly thick shroud, took a full pound off the front of the gun, actually handles properly now, still plenty of power, too. 14.25" barrel, .22 cal

 

[SteveV]

Benjamin Marauder Hybrid Aluminum/Steel Tube STD - Airgun Revisions

This setup gives you the durability for the internal components plus lighter, weight shifting characteristics. Aluminum tube has a durable Cerakote finish and joined in front of the gauge port. Custom lengths and Regulated factory Benjamin tubes also done upon request. Please add your length...

www.airgunrevisions.com

It says out of stock but I’m actually making them to order right now because I can make whatever length customer wants or send in there tube for mod.

Will be in touch! I did see that offering on your website, wasn't sure if that was a "one-off" or what

 

[SteveV]

Steve,
Same thing happened to me. Heavily researched first PCP and Umarex Gauntlet .25 checked all the boxes. Never considered length and weight, figured all were designed for average adult. Shocked to unbox a 47-inch, ten-pound (scoped) behemoth. Found out long, heavy bolt-action guns with dovetail scope mounts are a decade old technology. Lots of mods available but nothing will alter long and heavy. Lesson learned, still enjoy shooting gun as part of collection but replaced, for practical use, by modern PCPs. WM

Yeah, but the thing is, I don't worry about being cutting edge in my taste - can't afford it! I feel I've been blessed in that I prefer the older stuff, springer or pcp.

Wouldn't be caught dead with a bull pup lol -

Made a decent living for 30+ years with a Fender bass I paid $200.00 for, only briefly messed with a five string, ended up selling it, went back to the P-bass.

 

[Airgun-Revisions]

Will be in touch! I did see that offering on your website, wasn't sure if that was a "one-off" or what

It doesn’t say any of that in the description? As a matter of fact it also states almost everything I mentioned.

 

[SteveV]

It doesn’t say any of that in the description? As a matter of fact it also states almost everything I mentioned.

Yeah it does, no offense intended breaux.

How much less does one of your walnut Marauder stocks weigh compared to the beech? unit?

 

[Airgun-Revisions]

Yeah it does, no offense intended breaux.

How much less does one of your walnut Marauder stocks weigh compared to the beech? unit?

Oh yeah I know no worries. Here’s the thing, The marauder is no heavier than any other higher end gun or even a powder burner for that matter. Overall weight in my opinion is not an issue. The Marauder is a tad front heavy making it seem the overall weight is to blame. The two different stocks will not make a difference. As a matter of fact even if you add the synthetic stock it will still be front heavy for some. A little lighter but still not what you’re looking for in offhand shooting. The air tube is the main culprit and where you’ll get The most return for what you’re looking for. Not a lot of people think of it like that and automatically think it’s the stock.

 

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

Walnut should be marginally heavier. But weight towards the rear of the gun as mentioned, is not the same. Can lend to stability overall. But wont make a big difference in any way. I wouldnt consider swapping the stock unless you just had to have walnut as an aesthetic preference.

 

[WorriedMan]

Yeah, but the thing is, I don't worry about being cutting edge in my taste - can't afford it! I feel I've been blessed in that I prefer the older stuff, springer or pcp.

Wouldn't be caught dead with a bull pup lol -

Made a decent living for 30+ years with a Fender bass I paid $200.00 for, only briefly messed with a five string, ended up selling it, went back to the P-bass.

Affordability is one area that older technology airguns can excel. Paid $310 for First Generation Gauntlet few years back, Pyramyd Air sold them recently for as low as $182, with discounts. Not great in resale market but fine as part of a lifetime collection. WM

 

[mackeral5]

Benjamin Marauder Hybrid Aluminum/Steel Tube STD - Airgun Revisions

This setup gives you the durability for the internal components plus lighter, weight shifting characteristics. Aluminum tube has a durable Cerakote finish and joined in front of the gauge port. Custom lengths and Regulated factory Benjamin tubes also done upon request. Please add your length...

www.airgunrevisions.com

It says out of stock but I’m actually making them to order right now because I can make whatever length customer wants or send in there tube for mod.

This is the way to go on an Mrod, IMO. Especially if you decide to regulate it, so easy to access the reg, valve, and poppet.

No worries about being delicate with trigger screws in aluminum, etc.

 

[ChrisS]

What is the difference in weight between the stock steel airtube and this aluminum tube? I've been wanting an aluminum tube for quite a while, did not know someone had started making them again.
Chris