New PCP Rifle
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Hand pump if you are healthy and have the body mass. I've heard suggestions of 185 lbs but I haven't been below 200 since I was 25. 
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There are those that will disagree, but I find it enjoyable and I get some exercise with the motivation of being able to shoot. I've been hand pumping PCPs since I got my first one in 2005. You can get a decent compressor for under $300 now, but I just don't see the need personally.
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if you pump ,keep taking rest period ,for the pump. they get hot and that produces more moisture .
What pump ? lot of posts saying get a Hill or get cheap Chinese pump ,they both work just fine . I have both and can tell no difference in pumping effort .
What pump ? lot of posts saying get a Hill or get cheap Chinese pump ,they both work just fine . I have both and can tell no difference in pumping effort .
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I have several. Most of them are actually pretty similar and are easy to rebuild with a few o- rings and some pure silicone grease. YouTube has plenty of videos showing how to do it. The key is taking your time and not over heating the pump when you are filling. I've had pumps go 5 years before needing to be serviced.
SPRITECH PCP Hand Pump, 4 Stage 4500Psi/30Mpa High Pressure Air Rifle Stirrup Pump, with Double Oil-Moisture Filters and Stainless Steel Body for PCP, Paintball Air Guns and HPA Tanks (Gray) https://a.co/d/3856RYo
SPRITECH PCP Hand Pump, 4 Stage 4500Psi/30Mpa High Pressure Air Rifle Stirrup Pump, with Double Oil-Moisture Filters and Stainless Steel Body for PCP, Paintball Air Guns and HPA Tanks (Gray) https://a.co/d/3856RYo
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FWIW I’m all of 145lbs and have no problem hand pumping to at least 3500psi. If you’re healthy, it’s not nearly as difficult as some would have you believe.
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Same here. Stay above the regulator set point on my regulated guns and learn the power curve on my unregulated ones. It makes life easy and keeps your pump happy.
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Unregulated as far as I know. There are aftermarket regulators available though.
Edit: It looks like they can be purchased new with a regulator.
Edit: It looks like they can be purchased new with a regulator.
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As far as I know the only regulated version they offer is marketed as F&T (field and target). The standard Marauder does not have a regulator.
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Is this the field target version? That's a nice looking stock.
Marauder Regulated
PCP Powered, Multi-Shot Bolt-Action, Regulated Hunting Air Rifle
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A hand pump is fine if you're shooting small caliber (.25 or less) and your gun is efficient with a good shot count.
I would probably suggest .22 caliber so you'll be pumping a bit less.
Might consider a regulated gun like the Air Venturi Avenger (wood stock, plastic stock, or bullpup options available, all hand pump-friendly with small air tanks and high shot count)... you will get more consistent and more shots vs a Marauder, and be able to tune it for higher or lower power. Again, tuning it for lower power would give your more shots per fill. If you're just shooting paper in your back yard, it's not a bad idea to set it up that way.
One thing I will add... if you are above 200 lbs as you say... just be sure you're in decent shape in terms of cardio health because hand pumping could cause over exertion in people with certain kinds of health issues that seem to have become extremely common in the last couple years. You can always take it slow and take several breaks while leaving the pump still attached.
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I guess I’m behind the times. Yes that’s the one. I no longer find the “Field & Target” marketing name in their product listing so they apparently dropped it.
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