what's up w/ the .22 marauders ??

[gene_sc]

My M-Rod was #59 but it was a .177. No issues with baffle interference. I had mine tuned my Roald from the 850 Shop. It gives me 40 consistant shots now with 10.5 cph pellets. It shot one holers out of the box but Roald gave me more shots per fill at 900 fps. Great for target shooting.

[r1derbike]

Just one question, daveshoot...how much? ;-]

Charles

[daveshoot]

How much what?

First 100 Marauders: $539 I think, back in May '09.

Mac1 "prep": $60

Braggin' rights, killer-death American-made pneumatic sniper weapon: Priceless.

Like I say, I'll be in line for the pistol when it comes out. No rush for me, just know I'll have one. The ultimate tractor sidearm.

[zzyzx]

Got a .22 for my wife and she does not like it at all. She really likes the .177. No reason, just what she likes. The .22 is accurate, hits hard and looks good. No problems and no real reasoning behind this one.  She just likes shooting the .177. I shoot the Evanix Blizzard and prefer it. It fits me better.

So, the .22 will be on the block before long as we get ready for the approaching winter.

[r1derbike]

Still disturbing news from across the web about the .22 floating barrel/band alignment/bent barrel/touching/clearance problems.

Chinese blamed, shippers blamed, Crosman/Benjamin blamed.

Canceled my order until these reports have dwindled.

Granted, given the few reports per items sold, the percentages are minor, however, the last thing I want to do is fix a new gun out of the box, should the problem arise.

Charles

[keith2324]

Well, I'm sorry you feel that way. I guess I got lucky with mine. But if you really want one of these rifles, hang in there. You won't be sorry.

Keith.

[r1derbike]

Well...I went looking for trouble.  It's really hard to get the big picture with numbers, on the net.

People with issues, will let it be known, most people without issues, won't.

I'll just wait a bit longer to make my purchase.  I think the Marauder at its price point, is a bargain.

Researched it a lot, and just made a personal decision to wait-n-see.

Charles

[Springer25]

I'm with you charles especially because I don't want to drop all the money into a pcp setup.  maybe in the future..

[r1derbike]

While waiting for the Marauder purchase, I pulled the trigger on a Discovery/Pump, as I was going to need the pump, anyway for the Marauder, until deciding to go hi-dollar charging.

PA had them in limited quantities for 314, with coupon.  Got the .22.  Loud, I know, so will have to look at that aspect.

Have a CenterPoint 4-16X 40 AO, to stick on it, as those sights look like a joke from the 1700s!

Can't use them anyway!

So, on the road with PCP, again, just not as glitzy yet.

Charles