Benjamin Marauder 177 accuracy

[Cbourbeau32]

Hello, I am interested in hearing from those who have purchased the marauder in 177 since Crosman improved their in-house barrel making (I think I read 2-3 years ago +/-). How is your accuracy?

Thank you in advance for any replies!

 

[rcarlisle]

While I do not have a new Marauder (mine is a gen 1), I've had 3 different .177 cal Crosman barrels on mine, the last was a supposedly improved barrel. I had high hopes, but it was as mediocre as the first two. I bought a LW barrel (my fourth barrel on this gun) and it is simply far and away the better barrel (though 3x the cost). I bought a new Crosman barrel for another gun earlier this year and it was defective as well, with a score running the length of it that looked like someone ran a plow down the inside right through the lands and grooves. I won't buy another barrel from Crosman and if I do buy another Crosman gun, the first thing I will do is throw the barrel away and get a Lothar Walther for it. Just my experience.

 

[Cbourbeau32]

While I do not have a new Marauder (mine is a gen 1), I've had 3 different .177 cal Crosman barrels on mine, the last was a supposedly improved barrel. I had high hopes, but it was as mediocre as the first two. I bought a LW barrel (my fourth barrel on this gun) and it is simply far and away the better barrel (though 3x the cost). I bought a new Crosman barrel for another gun earlier this year and it was defective as well, with a score running the length of it that looked like someone ran a plow down the inside right through the lands and grooves. I won't buy another barrel from Crosman and if I do buy another Crosman gun, the first thing I will do is throw the barrel away and get a Lothar Walther for it. Just my experience.

Thank you for the response!

Where did you purchase the Walter and how much?

 

[jarmstrong]

https://mountainaircustomairguns.com/faq/ ,,,is the source for this copy and paste
"Marauder rifle 20"- 24" long Lothar Walther choked barrels in 177 and 22 cal. $275. Includes new air stripper. Cold blued finish. Drop in replacement barrels."

Whats new – Authorized Crosman & Benjamin Parts and Service Center, for all your sales, warranty, & repairs.

mountainaircustomairguns.com

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

A drop in Marauder LW barrel from crosman would cost a lot less.

John

 

[Cbourbeau32]

I plan to call Crosman Monday to ask them for the cost of one.

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

Nope, you likely

I plan to call Crosman Monday to ask them for the cost of one.

have to surf it up. For crosman parts you download the pdf, find your part number(s) pull out CC and call. They are not much on questions regarding parts.

John

 

[Pea-shooter O.G.]

I plan to call Crosman Monday to ask them for the cost of one.

I would try Rich @Airgunrevisions. Or Tim Hill Airguns. I got a Benjamin Lothar Walther .177 barrel from him a few years ago for my Marauder. I think it cost me just over $100 plus shipping at the time. Plus you could get a light weight hammer, matching valve/hammer springs and a regulator to really juice up your gun. I get 90+ shots at 18.5 fpe out of my Marauder.

 

[Cbourbeau32]

I would try Rich @Airgunrevisions. Or Tim Hill Airguns. I got a Benjamin Lothar Walther .177 barrel from him a few years ago for my Marauder. I think it cost me just over $100 plus shipping at the time. Plus you could get a light weight hammer, matching valve/hammer springs and a regulator to really juice up your gun. I get 90+ shots at 18.5 fpe out of my Marauder.

Thank you, I have an email in to Tim Hill about the barrel.