New Marauder 25 Cal
This is my first PCP. Using a Leapers 3-9×40 30 mm tube. Only thing I did before testing the marauder was use krytech wax lubricant on H&N baracuda pellets.
Very pleased with the accuracy and overall feel of the marauder. I was going hunting and sighted the rifle in fairly quickly but was able to get one ragged hole groups at approximately 45 yards. I went hunting that night, and did not get a shot. The next morning, I decided to sit at a tank and take some practice shots at some very small birds. My son was also shooting with me, and we were able to hit these little birds about two-thirds of the time at approximately 50 yards. I’m talking about a kill area approximately the size of a quarter.
I have hunted with pellet rifles for 50 years. Started off with a Sheridan, tried a couple of springers, but have been unable to shoot them accurately. PCP’s seem to be in an entirely different league. I might try a Condor next.
I used an FX 4-stage pump. Pumping up from 2000 psi to 2800 psi was not very hard, and took approx five minutes. Was getting at least 16 good shots per fill. I do not have a chronograph, but POI was the same between 2000 and 2800 psi.
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Hi Walter, welcome to the madness 😀 You may have noticed that I too have a .25 Marauder and I REALLY like it. It has become my “go to” gun.
http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14141&highlight=marauder
You are going to need a chronograph…it’s a necesity. You will also need a good supply of high pressure air, (HPA). A carbon fiber, (CF), tank is the only way to go…of course you must have a way of filling it. That means that you need a dive, or paintball shop within a reasonable distance that will fill your tank to 4500psi.
When you really become addicted, you might want your own compressor. 😉
http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14250&highlight=compressor
Sounds like it already has my friend!
I’m going to a 50 yd indoor range that I use frequently to see if I can duplicate the initial results, or if it was just beginner’s luck. I’ve done extensive shooting primarily with centerfire rifles. Always looking for more accuracy. The only rifle I have currently that could match the Marauder at 50 yd would be a Savage 17 HMR w/ a custom stock and Mueller Eradicator scope.
To say that I am happy with this PCP would be an understatement. I would like to purchase a chronograph and tune the rifle further. It seems that the PCP’s lack of recoil and noise, being aware of correct shooting techniques and practicing a lot for very little money, bring out the best in a shooter. Even though the springers I have tried for the past two months were not accurate for me, they did improve my shooting technique considerably. This could become addictive.
The first day I shot my condor I decided never to shoot anything but pcp for hunting. I use low powered co2 rifle and pistol in basement for practice. You will be a happy man as long as you have air! lmao
nice shooting for just getting the gun!
You mines as well go Condor .25 cal!!!!
Congrats, you are going to love that gun! 🙂
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Hi Steve,
You are probably one of the main reasons I got the Marauder in 25 caliber. I read your posts several times before I ordered the Marauder.
I do plan to get a chronograph. Which one do you recommend? What’s your latest results using the Kodiaks/Barracudas? I would really like to stay with these pellets. I do not want to hurt the accuracy, but wouldn’t mind getting just a little more power. However, these 31 gr pellets are hitting hard at 50 yd.
I do own a ranch in south Texas that I use primarily for deer and turkey hunting. Would like to get into varmint hunting more on the ranch during the offseason. I really don’t like using even the 22 rimfires because of the noise they make. They sound really loud at night. The Marauder seems perfect for my purposes.
Will probably have to wait on tanks for a little while. Spent too much money. The FX pump has been really good for the limited use I’ve had with it. It might help that my son and I are both weightlifters.
Walter