I like the idea of the semi auto one but sounds like it might have a few more problems than the bolt. Just looking to do a combo of backyard and gopher shooting. I have a lot of rimfire guns but I am ready for a backyard toy.
I have narrowed down to a Marauder but which one?
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i'll put it this way on the reliability question .. i wouldnt want a semi auto as a first gun or only gun ... from what ive heard samrods are fairly good once you learn the quirks but still ...
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Trigger is horrible, and accuracy is nowhere near the original marauder. I guess it boils down to what you’re using it for. The stock marauder is an awesome gun, and plenty of aftermarket for future mods. The sam model hasn’t been out for long enough to have the same aftermarket, and it looks to have been a disappointment in general. For the same price, and AEA semi auto is better bang for your buck!
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I would get the bolt action , and use it single shot tray just because if using a Mag sometimes the pellets load a little off IE: crooked or so i have read here in the forum ..
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Go with the bolt action if you want a reliable and accurate gun.
After market is superb for the Mrods - you can really go deep into the mod rabbit hole. Really great platform.
After market is superb for the Mrods - you can really go deep into the mod rabbit hole. Really great platform.
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I have no clue about the semi auto. But I did own the first gen mrod in 22...I had it many years and it was a great rifle. I'm friends with the second owner who still shoots it to this day and loves it.. its been a great rifle. So if it were me I would go bolt action in 22 or possibly a 25... either one will do and is capable of taking game at its capable distance...
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Bolt action gets my vote. Im skeptical about new things , so I’m avoiding the semi auto model for a while. If you dont have a chrony or dont want to mess with tuning much, I would suggest you get the regulated model if you are looking at a .22 or .177. Two of mine are factory regulated and they are shooters for sure. The rabbit hole is real too, Im living it. Great choice, good luck and happy shooting!
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Cody,
Have you considered the Marauder "Field and Target" Model? I know it will cost more than the standard bolt action but does come regulated. If you don't know what "regulated" is, in relation to a Pre-Charged Pneumatic airgun, I'd research, using Google or the AGN SEARCH function. Just so you know your options. Best of Luck, WM
Have you considered the Marauder "Field and Target" Model? I know it will cost more than the standard bolt action but does come regulated. If you don't know what "regulated" is, in relation to a Pre-Charged Pneumatic airgun, I'd research, using Google or the AGN SEARCH function. Just so you know your options. Best of Luck, WM
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Cody,
Just over a year ago, when starting into PCPs, I passed on the Marauder in favor of the Umarex Gauntlet, which was regulated, synthetic-stocked and only $310. What I didn't realize was, at 47 inches long and over ten pounds (scoped,) the Gauntlet was too much gun to haul around on an all-day hunt. My advice would be to consider the length and weight of any airgun, prior to purchase. There are other "starter" PCPs available, a search on the AGN SEARCH function might prove enlightening. Topics, "starter PCP" or "first PCP" as a beginning. Don't mean to dissuade you from the Marauder, just to offer another perspective. Best of Luck, WM
Just over a year ago, when starting into PCPs, I passed on the Marauder in favor of the Umarex Gauntlet, which was regulated, synthetic-stocked and only $310. What I didn't realize was, at 47 inches long and over ten pounds (scoped,) the Gauntlet was too much gun to haul around on an all-day hunt. My advice would be to consider the length and weight of any airgun, prior to purchase. There are other "starter" PCPs available, a search on the AGN SEARCH function might prove enlightening. Topics, "starter PCP" or "first PCP" as a beginning. Don't mean to dissuade you from the Marauder, just to offer another perspective. Best of Luck, WM
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I bought a new in box wood stock bolt action unregulated .22 in the classifieds for $300 and the thing is a shooter! My 11 year old is doing great things with it. It just works and feels very nice. At 50y it makes single hole groups just like my impact.
It’s definitely what I should have bought as my first pcp.
It’s definitely what I should have bought as my first pcp.
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Another vote for the regulated Field and Target model. Likely slightly more reliable and accurate than the semi-auto.
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I also have been seeing like $50 hand pumps on ebay? Why are they so cheap? Would they work fine?
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A lot of the cheap pumps work fine. BUT..that M'rod tube will probably take a good deal of pumping to get to 3K PSI. If manual pumping is going to be your fill source, you might want to have a look for a rifle/carbine more pump fill friendly.
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Today's 50 bucks China handpump are better then the 300 bucks High end ones,
Remember not to fall for the miss conception of " Tank size and Handpumping ".........it's all about the power of the gun and how many shots you take before re-filling,
Tank size means absolutely nothing ( but if you have to fill from empty )
Remember not to fall for the miss conception of " Tank size and Handpumping ".........it's all about the power of the gun and how many shots you take before re-filling,
Tank size means absolutely nothing ( but if you have to fill from empty )
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Im gonna be straight up honest with ya..... just forget the hand pump. It will get old fast. You'll find yourself not wanting to shoot as much as you will get sick of pumping it up. Just pony up for a cheap compressor. You'll be glad you did. Besides if you like the hobby (and you will) and end up with a bottle gun (and you will) you definitely dont wanna be hand pumping that puppy up!
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