Sounds like you turned that gauntlet into a beast of an airgun. I'll definitely be making some of these modifications if I end up getting the gauntlet. thank you for the valuable info!
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What's the best first pcp air rifle for hunting?
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Sounds like you turned that gauntlet into a beast of an airgun. I'll definitely be making some of these modifications if I end up getting the gauntlet. thank you for the valuable info!
Also for me I have to love the way the rifle looks. I’m not s bull pup guy and don’t like synthetic so my eyes go toward a wood rifle style outlaw just looks right to me
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Manny, I have both rifles but my Gauntlet is in .177. I will match my Gauntlet accuracy against most higher end rifles. I shoot Field Target with a RAW .177, so I know about accuracy. With that said, my .177 barrel on the Gauntlet is VERY thin and subject to bumping out of alignment easily. Not a good gun for any hunting or pest work. The trigger is also not the best on the Gauntlet. I don't know if the .25 Gauntlet has the same issues.
My .25 Marauder has a great trigger out of the box. Not a competition trigger like my RAW but a very nice hunting trigger. My Marauder is about 3 years old so it has a Green Mountain barrel in it and the accuracy is very good. Again, not $2000 gun accurate but good enough for hunting scenarios. I have, like most, occasionally made 3 shot 100yds 1" groups but I shoot mostly out to about 50 yards with it to be humane. I have never had a POA/POI issue with it but it is not regulated, of course. Very capable for most games you are looking to hunt.
You will not be sorry with a .25 Marauder and it is a very sturdy hunting gun.
Hope this helps.
Gary
Venice, FL
My .25 Marauder has a great trigger out of the box. Not a competition trigger like my RAW but a very nice hunting trigger. My Marauder is about 3 years old so it has a Green Mountain barrel in it and the accuracy is very good. Again, not $2000 gun accurate but good enough for hunting scenarios. I have, like most, occasionally made 3 shot 100yds 1" groups but I shoot mostly out to about 50 yards with it to be humane. I have never had a POA/POI issue with it but it is not regulated, of course. Very capable for most games you are looking to hunt.
You will not be sorry with a .25 Marauder and it is a very sturdy hunting gun.
Hope this helps.
Gary
Venice, FL
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Check out the Member Classifieds here. You never know what you might come across. Also, check the Pre-Owned airguns from AOA, Edgun West and other dealers. If you're already planning to spring for a regulator for the Marauder, you might want to up your budget for a better gun. Be patient, save your pennies and look around.
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Lots of good choice out there. Take a look at the FX Wildact MKII Compact if you can. It's pretty hard to beat as a hunting gun.
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I've heard that the .22 marauder was inaccurate at times, not sure why. What kind of groups were you getting and at what distance? What adjustments did you do to it? Do you think it could be the type of pellet you were using? I've heard a lot of good things about the at44 as well. I considered it but it seemed like the marauder had more positive reviews. Is it actually as quiet as the marauder? I've heard that the marauder is deadly quiet. Sorry about all the questions lol, I really want to make sure I get the best first pcp for me. definitely reconsidering the at44 now
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Sounds good, I don't think I would mind a refurbished one at all. Where did you find your refurbished ones at? thanks!
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Best bet for finding a used fx at good price is to save a search on eBay. Enter keywords, set price range, and choose how to be notified when something is listed. Maybe look for a streamline? (bit lower in price range).
As for the outlaw. I have not shot one. Unfortunately, I don't know a single person that has any airguns other than the junk they sell at Walmart. But if it's anything like my pistol, I'd be a real winner. Check the reviews, and ask around on here.
Good luckFor refurb guns, check pyramid air every couple days, they have a pretty large selection
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I'm not familiar with the .25 Gauntlet but did set up a .25 Mrod for a friend. It got 30 accurate shots at 40yds use the predator pellets. One of the 1st pcp to like the predator pellets. It was a thumper.
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I picked up the Gauntlet at Field Supply for @$200 with free shipping and the Kral from Pyramyd Air for $376.
Here's a look at the Kral...
...and a typical 45 yd group
Each group was a full mag (12). The bottom was after I adjusted the velocity from 940-ish (top) to 880 using JSB 18.13's.
And below is my "Lowly" .177 Gauntlet and a 10 round group at 45 yds using JSB 10.34's...
Moral of the story, Don't be scared of refurbs.You dont necessarily need to spend Well in excess of $1000.00 to get a rifle that will get the job done!
Mike.
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Mrod air airmax dominator is something I've been looking at. I have a .25 marauder that is great but a bit heavy. a gauntlet that is fine to except a bit long and heavy. The specs on the dominator are great for a hunting rifle. It's the same gun as the outlaw just way cheaper.
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I would absolutely put my kral puncher and 25 cal gauntlet up against any higher priced gun for accuracy. Cosmetics wise you get what you pay for. I should have stayed with a bullpup though, the gauntlet is a little big for my style of hunting. Manny where you out of?
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I'm not much into bull pups either but a synthetic stock doesn't bother me at all. The main factor for me Is performance for the money
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Yeah, I've heard about the issues with the gauntlet being bumped out of zero due to it's lack of support. 1 inch groups at 100 yards should be very suitable for me as most shots I take are a bit under that. I've also heard that the crosman barrel performs very similar to the Green Mountain which is good to hear. thanks for the information, you've definitely been a help!
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Alright, I'll keep an eye out for some better guns to see if one is right for me. Thanks for your help!
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That's a little out of my budget but if I can find a used one for a good price I'll definitely consider it
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Best bet for finding a used fx at good price is to save a search on eBay. Enter keywords, set price range, and choose how to be notified when something is listed. Maybe look for a streamline? (bit lower in price range).
As for the outlaw. I have not shot one. Unfortunately, I don't know a single person that has any airguns other than the junk they sell at Walmart. But if it's anything like my pistol, I'd be a real winner. Check the reviews, and ask around on here.
For refurb guns, check pyramid air every couple days, they have a pretty large selection
Just set the ebay notifications right now! I've been doing some research on the outlaw and have heard nothing but good things about it so far. Definitely a new competitor. Got it, I'll check pyramid air frequently and other sites as well. Thank you for your help!
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I've heard a lot of good things about the marauder. Glad to hear that it takes predators as I've heard that they're great for hunting. Thanks!
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I picked up the Gauntlet at Field Supply for @$200 with free shipping and the Kral from Pyramyd Air for $376.
Here's a look at the Kral...
...and a typical 45 yd group
Each group was a full mag (12). The bottom was after I adjusted the velocity from 940-ish (top) to 880 using JSB 18.13's.
And below is my "Lowly" .177 Gauntlet and a 10 round group at 45 yds using JSB 10.34's...
Moral of the story, Don't be scared of refurbs.You dont necessarily need to spend Well in excess of $1000.00 to get a rifle that will get the job done!
Mike.
I'll look around on those sites to see if I can find a good deal on a good gun. your rifles look like they're great shooters and I've heard about the kral before. I'll do some more research on it to see if it could be another possible contender. You definitely got me interested in the refurbished category now. thank you!
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American Tactical Nova Liberty in .22, regulated, lights out accurate, adjustable 60+ shots, side lever...+/- 280 Dollars
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