I recently decided that I have watched tree rats chew up my back yard for the last time. I needed a pellet gun option in .22 that was accurate first, powerful enough second and very quiet. I live in a subdivision where responsible shooting is allowed. I went looking and decided I liked the Benjamin Marauder in .22. I knew I would also need a compressor as I am well into my senior years and a hand pump was not an option.
I did an online search and looked up my old friends at Airguns of Arizona. I had purchased my Model 54 from them and felt they were fair. I found a used Marauder at a real reasonable price and thought why not? They were great the first time with no issues. I received the rifle well packed and looking fine. I picked up a compressor, and pumped up the gun to 3000. I let it set for 2 days just to see if it would hold air and who can wait longer than that to try it right?
Wow! Mounted my Hawke 4-12 and let loose with 1 clip to dial it in. After that, it drilled five holes I could cover with my thumb. So quiet my neighbor next door had no idea. Light enough to shoot on shoulder easily. Haven't smiled like this for quite some time. Thanks again AOA.
I did an online search and looked up my old friends at Airguns of Arizona. I had purchased my Model 54 from them and felt they were fair. I found a used Marauder at a real reasonable price and thought why not? They were great the first time with no issues. I received the rifle well packed and looking fine. I picked up a compressor, and pumped up the gun to 3000. I let it set for 2 days just to see if it would hold air and who can wait longer than that to try it right?
Wow! Mounted my Hawke 4-12 and let loose with 1 clip to dial it in. After that, it drilled five holes I could cover with my thumb. So quiet my neighbor next door had no idea. Light enough to shoot on shoulder easily. Haven't smiled like this for quite some time. Thanks again AOA.
