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I would reconsider the scope form Cabelas. Most of them do not focus down to the 10-50 yard ranges an Airgun requires. I found this out the hard way. Get an airgun specific scope. 

Have fun!
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Thanks, I'll do more research on optics, I plan on sighting the gun in at my bird feeder about 30 yards away so I need something that will focus in that close. I do have a Leopold rimfire scope that may work.
 
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if you want some suggestions, get a caldwell rock jr rest and rear bag .. youll always use those and it really helps to get sighted etc ..
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Thank you, got those covered. I used to love shooting, rimfire and centerfire but I've fallen out of love with shooting. When ammo price and availability went up it just quit being fun, hoping the Airguns will reignite the fire. I don't even have the Marauder yet and I'm already drooling over .30 cals.
 
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Welcome aboard. That's a VERY open-ended question you asked. Hard to answer without knowing what you intend to do with your Mrod (hunt, target shoot, etc.) You'll find out what your needs are as you get farther down the rabbit hole. The basics we all need, gun, ammo, scope, rings, air supply, cleaning kit, standard & metric Allen wrenches, gun rest for zeroing,etc. is just the beginning. This forum is such a great resource for helping with the never ending learning curve & connecting with some wonderful people! Never be afraid to ask for help. Knowledgeable people abound here. Good luck on the journey! 
 
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Hello all,

I'm basically completely new to Airguns. I recently ordered a Benjamin Marauder and plan to order a Hill Mark V pump to fill it with…
Besides the Pump and scope/rings and some Pellets is there anything else I should get ordered?
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I mostly plan on using the gun for starlings/sparrows/red squirrels etc. As more houses are built around… It suppose it depends on how terrible hand pumping turns out to be, I may have to steal one of the my cousins scuba tanks... 
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Welcome to the hobby/sport of air gunning. Some suggestions. Some basic tools like Allen wrenches and basic cleaning kit (pull-throughs like PatchWorm or Crown Saver will do) as @Gerry52 suggested. You may wish to explore tripods, bipods, and shooting sticks as rests while out shooting at pest animals. An appropriate sized pack of cotton patches, Ballistol oil, silicone grease to lubricarte o-rings (Trident brand works well), and appropriate sized o-rings needed to repair leaky seals around your airgun, regulator (if it has one), and hand pump, a brass pick set to remove and replace o-rings, a torque wrench (like a FAT Wrench or Fix-It Stix), and a rifle bag or hard case for transportation and storage, scope caps. A SCBA tank is also a good idea. They are generally lighter and can safely contain greater air pressure than SCUBA tanks. 
 
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Welcome to the addiction! Watch out for the money pit you don't want to spend too much time in there. ;^)

For the money you are going to spend for your hand pump you could almost buy a Yong Heng compressor.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224382665774

 Yong Heng post link;

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/a-dedicated-yong-heng-subforum/#post-1127767

You might think about it of getting a less expensive hand pump and the compressor later;

https://www.ebay.com/b/Air-PCP-Hand-Pump-Accessories/178890/bn_11153458?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337590774&customid=&toolid=10001

Some decent airgun scopes here;

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/rats-by-night/?referrer=1

Tool Wise you really don't need allot. A decent set of Allen wrenches, a pick set for o-rings, a cleaning kit, and a small crescent wrench will do until you see the need for more.

https://www.amazon.com/allen-wrench-set-made-usa/s?k=allen+wrench+set+made+in+usa

https://www.amazon.com/Hoppes-T03-hunting-cleaning-and-maintenance-products/dp/B01B1TBB10/ref=pd_bxgy_img_1/144-6614880-4814965

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/cleaning-maintenance/patchworm-pocket-field-kit-.20-to-12-gauge-extra-long-rifle/

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You probly need a decent screwdriver or two or a set with bits.

https://www.amazon.com/picquic-screwdriver/s?k=picquic+screwdriver


 
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Well, relative to the black plague, hand pumping isn't so bad. At age 72, and with a torn rotator cuff, hand pumping isn't an option. In fact, I'll be glad to sell you an as-new Hill pump if you decide to go that way. Your options are many, and greatly dependent on your budget. I suggest $1K as a minimum at getting started with decent equipment. 
 
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As a few have already said this hobby can be addicting and costly. Money well spent in my view!! Have you a wife or significant other that you may get involved along with you?? Then equip her and drag her along with you down the rabbit hole....
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My wife is the reason I got interested. I shot a Coyote out of the front door of the house with the .22 mag, she is pregnant and said it upset the baby and was to loud for her, when I went to shoot a Red Squirrel off the bird feeder the other morning she asked me to refrain. I decided it would be a good idea to get a .177 for the squirrels and starlings and look into a .30 for Coyote etc.

I have some extra Centerfires and recurve bows I can sell to fund some new airguns.
 
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I recommend pursuing a good .177, given your situation. I recently tuned my .177 down to 11 fpe, which is low by US standards, about the same as typical European rifles. I kill squirrels cleanly and consistently at 30 yards, with virtually no noise. At that power level, you can easily hand pump to a level that will yield an adequate shot count. You may not receive many similar suggestions, because very few Americans "lower themselves" to this power level. I've now learned, that is a mistake, and it results in missing out on the true merits of good air rifles. Good luck, and save up! 
 
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I would take Bio’s suggestion and buy a Yong Heng compressor instead of the hand pump especially with you talking about already looking at a .30 caliber for coyotes. It doesn’t matter how fit you are, you are going to spend more time pumping than shooting with the hand pump and I think you are going to enjoy airguns more than you expect. Cabelas has the Vortex Diamondback tactical scopes that are good for air rifles if you definitely want to use the gift cards you have. I myself prefer Athlon but they didn’t seem to have much listed for that brand. 
 
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Hello Getoutside, and welcome to the what do I need next club. I am just about one year in this and having lots of fun. I have a Benjamin Armada .22 cal. I must admit the hand pump thing did not appeal to me right from the start. After watching some painful internet videos of guys pumping up their guns, I figured I would be to tired to shoot when done.?? I quickly found a compressor for under $300.00 that fills in about 75 seconds and shuts off at my setting of 3000 psi. So far, trouble free, with a good filter, ($60.00) . Enjoy your new Rifle, and one last thing. Don't mess around with the scope. I thought I had a clue and bought three b4 the right one. Now have two virtually unsellable sitting on the shelf. Go see what guys are using, ask on here, but try to be sure. A good scope is not cheap. IMO, a decent gun with a great scope is better than the reverse!!!!
 
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