Marauder NEW SCOPE ON THE MARAUDER

[SPARATORE]

After some bitter results the first time out with the New Benjamin Marauder .25 Cal... we found the Scope to be the problem. It was replaced quickly by the Dealer and yesterday, I took it out again and set-up for 25 Yards. The Rifle sat on a Sinclair, Heavy-Bench Competition Rest. Pellets used were the JSB Diabolo Exact-King 25.39 Gr.

The first shot was about 6" low, we adjusted the Scope through elevation and windage and shot through 4 Target Frames consisting of 1"ID Squares and ended up at the third frame where the Rifle placed 5 shots into a .520" group. After adding some gas to the Rifle Tank...the final Frame group was .470"...not at all bad for a Pellet Rifle sitting on a not-so-good portable bench. The 5/8" plywood Back-Stop was blasted by those pellets... an amazing tribute to the PCP system.

Very Pleased with the Benjamin Marauder .25 and the Elements Helix 6-24X50.

Don

 

[hameditor]

After some bitter results the first time out with the New Benjamin Marauder .25 Cal... we found the Scope to be the problem. It was replaced quickly by the Dealer and yesterday, I took it out again and set-up for 25 Yards. The Rifle sat on a Heavy-Bench Mechanical Rest by Sinclair. Pellets used were the JSB Diabolo Exact-King 25.39 Gr.

After about 30 shots we moved through four target frames and the last frame... it punched 5 into a .460" hole. I am quite satisfied with the results. The shooting Bench was poor and not as stable as I would like, we will change that next time out... I expect that Marauder could 1-Hole at 25 yards provided the resting-bench is solid. The power of the .25 Marauder is very impressive, those pellets blasted through a 5/8' piece of plywood with ease.

Very Pleased with the System,

Don

Glad to hear that things turned-out well for you. I look forward to hear about more exploits with your Marauder!

 

[Danman]

So the first Helix was no good on it? I've been looking at that scope among others but the helix doesn't seem to be making the cut. It just wasn't holding zero for you?

 

[SPARATORE]

Glad to hear that things turned-out well for you. I look forward to hear about more exploits with your Marauder!

So the first Helix was no good on it? I've been looking at that scope among others but the helix doesn't seem to be making the cut. It just wasn't holding zero for you?

The Turret Caps were so tight they could not be removed by fingers, so the initial setup process was never reached. I knew something was wrong, I have setup many Scopes for my propellant burners, this Scope was definitely a reject, it was like someone used a tool to tighten the caps.

The Dealer, replaced it very quickly, the replacement Turret Caps were done correctly, they could be removed by Thumb and Index Finger. The replacement Scope works very well, it's Parallax Adjustment is accurate, works well between 20 yards and 120 yards. For a Pellet Rifle the scope matches well.

Don

 

[Danman]

Good to hear. It seems to reason that magnification is too much for air power (coming off of powder ranges anyways) but when u know the size of the targets we go for it isn't! Is the scope fairly clear on max magnification for you?

 

[SPARATORE]

Good to hear. It seems to reason that magnification is too much for air power (coming off of powder ranges anyways) but when u know the size of the targets we go for it isn't! Is the scope fairly clear on max magnification for you?

Oh yes, it is quite sharp at 100. My shooting with the .25 will probably be between 35 and maybe 75, the adjustments between those ranges was sharp. I know the limitations of a Pellet, I have a number of pump models and know their range. I would never compare them to say my .223 centerfires... that can dispatch squirrels out to 300 easily if the Wind is not a problem. I am certain that if I compare the .25 to my .22 Pumps there is quite a difference, they have their limitations, the Marauder is a much more powerful rifle than them. The 25.Grain I used has plenty of energy at 950 fps, in the order of 49 Ft.lbs at the Muzzle, more than enough to dispatch a small varmint at say 50-75 yards.

Now that I have a PCP rifle, I can shoot all afternoon without hand-pumping and dealing with the noise and stress it brings.

Stay-Tuned,

Don

 

[SPARATORE]

UPDATE:

REPLACEMENT SCOPE:
MAURADER .25 CAL. SCOPE ADJUSTMENT:
RANGE: 25 YARDS

It took about 20 shots to set up the Marauder with the ELEMENTS-HELIX Scope. I shot Left-To-Right on the Target Frames. When I got to the far right frame, it put 5 into a group of .460. I then shot 5 more and called it a day. Next time out I will set up for 50 Yards and see how it does then.

Enclosed: Image of Target Frames:

Don

 

[Dogowski]

UPDATE:

REPLACEMENT SCOPE:
MAURADER .25 CAL. SCOPE ADJUSTMENT:
RANGE: 25 YARDS

It took about 20 shots to set up the Marauder with the ELEMENTS-HELIX Scope. I shot Left-To-Right on the Target Frames. When I got to the far right frame, it put 5 into a group of .460. I then shot 5 more and called it a day. Next time out I will set up for 50 Yards and see how it does then.

Enclosed: Image of Target Frames:

Don

Sighted in well with the replacement scope. Great shooting!