Looking for some advice -

I purchased Marauder .25 combo package and received the air rifle last week. It shot wonderfully, but leaked considerably. Airing it up to 3000 and setting overnight I would loose 600 to 700 psi. Needless to say, I am in the process of returning this to the vendor.

So my question, does this sort of thing happen often with the Marauder's new out of the box? 

Also, what would be a good rock solid platform for me to consider? I have read and read and read all I can get my hands on and my head is spinning. 

I've been looking at the FX Streamline and also the Air Arms models. It's just perplexing trying to figure it out.

Helpful advice appreciated!
 
@Rlyle531 - "This post" might be useful to you. If you scroll down a bit on the first page, I compared the Streamline to the AA-S510. I think both rifles would be a great choice. 
No rifle should leak but, sometimes things happen that are not really any one persons fault. If you're returning for repair/replace, I think the M-rod is a nice solid rifle. If your returning for exchange, both of the rifles you're looking at would be a step up, IMO. 
Good luck!
Tom
 
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Had a Daystate MK4 leak,My R500 showed up empty,doesn't leak (wasn't what i expected though) These things use air and run on o-rings,But you should be able to play with a new one, for awhile first.I'm sorry that didnt answer your Q, My first pcp was fx400 unregulated,But i got to hold it first.Ive had good luck/and lots of fun with the marauder line of guns.though.in the end ,I,d get the one that gives you wood when you look at it
 
I bought a marauder 25, shot great and no leaks. Lent it to a buddy and he kept it so long and shot it so much that he bought me a new one. The new one shot great but leaked air, about 100 psi per night. I did not want to pay for return shipping so I ordered orings to fix it myself. Turns out that it was an oring on the gauge mount that had partially rolled over on itself while it was being slid into the air tube. After replacing the orings I have not had any air leak. It was a learning experience and now I know much more about oring sizes and materials than I ever wanted to know.

My buddy later bought his girlfriend a marauder 25 and that one had no leaks. I guess sometimes a bad one gets past QC.