Quest for the Holy Grail: 1" @ 100yds with Gen 2 Marauder .22

Two things. 1. Glad you are hitting these groups at 100 yards. 2. I'm on the same path, just doing a complete restart and setting all adjustments back to zero.

​My experience was probably similar to yours. Up to about 75 yards, the Marauder is really accurate, but something happens that last 25 yards. A few weeks ago, I was using the JSB Exact Heavies (.22, 18.13 gr) and getting a 1.5 inch 5 shot group. The next week, went to another range, 100 yards, and a 6 inch group. Nothing changed except the range. Really confusing.

​So, taking what I've learned, I've returned the gun to factory settings (no modifications, all factory at this point) and will begin the tuning process again, but with knowledge I didn't have last time. The main upgrade I've done is the scope. BSA 4-14x44 FFP. Same case as the Primary Arms, probably different glass and reticle.

​It'll take a few weeks of shooting, chrony work, and the rest to get it where I want it.

​Sadness though. The Marauder Field and Target looks like it'll be available soon. http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/maurader-fiels-and-target-edition/

Initial reviews indicate the gun shoots very well, includes a regulator set for around 1400 PSI, and throws the Crosman Premier Dome 14.3 at 820 to 830 fps over 50 shots with excellent accuracy. It's under $700 (If it ever comes out).

​I remember years ago when desktop computers leap-frogged old models monthly. I think this might be the same time for PCP air rifles. So much progress, so many choices, so fast!

Excellent shooting! I've been working on this myself trying to get small groups at 100 meters but I haven't topped this. Great work.

very good post 

Nicely done. I would have to say that doing what you are doing is more about the journey and the learning than the actual end result of 1" group. Because you could certainly buy a top gun for almost what you spent so far and have the 100 yard shooter. 

I think that perhaps the upcoming regulated, LW Marauder in .22, which I think will sell for $630? May could be a contender as a better starting platform. 

Well done. That is an easy 1 1/8" Remember it takes a huge amount of practice to shoot 1 moa. I could do it 15 years ago but not now. It sucks getting old.

Thats some fine shooting there ,would you be able to post the numbers from that string if you were possible recording ..good job thanks for sharing pat

Out doors & 14x, pretty darn good! Indoors with more a bit larger scope, just might be MOA right there.

The Marauder has been great sense day 1 ( and the "match trigger on the 1st 100 units ) and personally I like the Gen2 changes also. If they had released it as designed & tested in '08 it would have ruled target shooting as well as being the lowest entry level pre-charged. Perhaps the newest management thing at crosman will turn out nicely for the small segment of crosman that are pre-charged airguns.

John

Most of us know how well Ted can shoot and how good some of his air guns are? For anyone that thinks a moa group at 100 yards is easy? Good luck with your quest Flex!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyybmryvRhs

Nice shootin', Flex! My unmodified .22 Synrod will print groups that size but at only 50yds. Past that they open up a LOT.

Matt

Good shooting! My mrod is capable of nowhere near those groups. 

Great job! I will also be doing a similar build with mine however minus the regulator.

Awesome Flex!!! keep going you can do it with your set-up. I have a gen 1 marauder in .22, unregulated shoots well and use it squirrel hunting took one last year at 70 yds..head shoot. Gun really shoots good shots 8-16 on a nice bell curve.