Walmart has the .22 Marauder for $359.20

I've also noticed that Big 5 Sporting Goods has started carrying Umarex and Crosman PCP lines (Gauntlet & Marauder); plus a slew of other lines of nitro-piston, springers, pumpers, and CO2s. The airgun industry is rapidly expanding like the firearms industry in the late 19th century! (There is also a burgeoning market for airgun rights lobbyists ;-).)
 
Ive noticed just about every where the 22 is much cheaper than the other two calibers. I think they must get a great deal on the 22 barrels or something. maybe the tooling is less labor intensive. I also have read alot of reviews stating the 22 barrel isnt very good and seems most swap for an aftermarket barrel.....Are the 177 LW barrels?


Is this barrel information current? Crosman brought in a new barrel maker and machinery three years ago. I haven't heard any horror stories if you have a gun with a newer barrel. I'm sure there is old stock being sold off still. An issue may pop up from time to time because of this but the newer barrels are fine.
 
Couple of things. Old Mrod .22 barrels, not great. 3 years old or younger, fixed the .22 issue. .177 & .25 always been great. Maybe this is old new stock bad barrel .22's

Take AOA. New old stock RWS 52's in either call but TO1 trigger, ....... $299.00!!!! I want one in .22 & .177 @ THAT price as Wally World also has a RWS 48 listed at $599 in their acrylic turn rack.