Help me choose the right rifle

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Thank you to anyone who is giving me the time here with quality answers. I have had low end pellet and BB rifles for 40 years. My last gun that I purchased was 10 years ago and it was a Gammo 177 Single shot break barrel gun. I don’t mind this gun but I would like some thing possibly a little quieter one that Is possibly a little bit more powerful and accurate. I would like to move on to a BCP rifle now. I would like to move up to a 22/25 caliber as well. I have done some research and I am interested in the Umarex origin 25. I do have access to a scuba tank. The things that are important to me are: A dependable accurate gun that has few breakdowns, powerful enough to use for small game, and very quiet because I will be shooting a lot in my backyard as far as practicing and enjoying this with my kids.
Please direct me in the right way, I am looking to have this gun for a long time I am only an occasional user but want something that’s quality when I choose to use it.
 
I can’t thank you guys enough for how much information you have given me and putting me in the right direction. I am going to look into that scope.. I do have another question though! I am trying to build my own fill station. One thing I need to get my hands on is that Foster female fitting that would fit the Benjamin Marauger .25 rifle. This may sound like a dumb question but I have having a tough time finding that fitting. Once I get that fitting I can crimp my hydraulic hose to this. I was going to buy all my parts from a hydraulic place. Do you like this idea?
 
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maxtrouble said:
One of the better value priced scopes. Look around, they can be found cheaper.

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Do you feel as though the scope will fill all my needs? Without going on the high end of price is there any scope better than others doing more of a dusk to dawn shooting? I have these raccoons and they come out right at the brink of light.
 
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Trueshot said:
I like the marauder .25 synthetic stock rifle. I’m hoping it’s quiet enough for backyard use. Watching reviews and videos and recommendations on this forum makes this a no brainer. Now I just need some scope recommendations if possible. I really appreciate all the help. Thank you.
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find a good UTG on amazon or used here on the forum... lots of other good scopes too but the UTG bug buster is a great buy for the starter.
 
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Trueshot said:
I can’t thank you guys enough for how much information you have given me and putting me in the right direction. I am going to look into that scope.. I do have another question though! I am trying to build my own fill station. One thing I need to get my hands on is that Foster female fitting that would fit the Benjamin Marauger .25 rifle. This may sound like a dumb question but I have having a tough time finding that fitting. Once I get that fitting I can crimp my hydraulic hose to this. I was going to buy all my parts from a hydraulic place. Do you like this idea?
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high pressure air is not to be taken lightly,
don't try to piece together your own out of parts that may or may not be rated for 3000psi+ and could cause you to blow your hand off or worse.

ebay has fill systems for less than 60 bucks all the way to multiple hundreds,
i use one of the 60 dollar ones daily.

BUT a regular scuba tank at only 3000psi wont even fill the gun once all the way to 3000 and then each fill after will be to lower and lower pressures.

you want a 4500psi SCBA tank.
like firemen use to breathe,
local fire stations can be a source to get one cheap or free,plus they will fill them for you too.

if you get a fireman tank the fill system would have to be for cga347 (firehouse) threads.
 
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Yes that’s what I’m getting a fireman tank. Maybe ill go w the $60 route. All the fittings that I have been looking at have been rated at 5000 and above at hydraulic shop. Just need tank to match threads. My problem was finding that fitting that goes right to the riffle. On a sidenote I’m starting to second-guess myself on this Benjamin Marauger 25. I just read a passage that this Aircuda that’s coming out is a much better rifle!
 
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Trueshot said:
Do you feel as though the scope will fill all my needs? Without going on the high end of price is there any scope better than others doing more of a dusk to dawn shooting? I have these raccoons and they come out right at the brink of light.
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Hawke scopes are very bright. Should work well in dawn / dusk conditions. A set of one-inch scope rings will be needed also. Low power is your friend.
 
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Trueshot said:
Yes that’s what I’m getting a fireman tank. Maybe ill go w the $60 route. All the fittings that I have been looking at have been rated at 5000 and above at hydraulic shop. Just need tank to match threads. My problem was finding that fitting that goes right to the riffle. On a sidenote I’m starting to second-guess myself on this Benjamin Marauger 25. I just read a passage that this Aircuda that’s coming out is a much better rifle!
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I personally do not own one, but Marauders have been around for ever. Everyone who has one loves it. Easy to work on, accurate enough and tons of go fast parts. Also made in USA, not china.
 
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