Marauder I won the "win an MROD" contest and Benjamin definitely outdid themselves!

[CTAirgunner]

So my beautiful Prod by Rich @Airgun Revisions won me this rifle, while talking back and forth with Rich after I was announced the winner of the regulated Benjamin Marauder, Benjamin themselves got wind that I was using this won rifle as an opportunity to get into field target and I was going to have Rich do the work for me.

Anyways, on Thursday February 8th I got a call from Phillip over at Benjamin and he asked what I wanted the rifle for and what I would be doing with it. Fast forward today and I have what you see here in my hands.

This is not a production rifle and it is THE ONLY sidelever rifle stamped Benjamin Marauder in existence as far as I am told (Even if it is just an engraving, I think its NEAT!). It is a custom Challenger in .177 built with a few extra goodies and some Mrod parts to make it achieve the energy level shown , perfect for FT/HFT. Its quite consistent as you can see, 35 shots on the regulator nice and flat. Also has the quite cool custom hydrodip!

I ordered an Athlon Heras 6-24x56 SFP to top it and I cannot wait to get this rifle out and shoot it. Stay tuned to this thread for more updates. I really have to thank the folks at Benjamin Airguns as well as @hameditor for making this possible.

Anyways, feast your eyes on this beauty.

 

[FL22]

It looks outstanding! congratulations.

 

[CTAirgunner]

Thanks man, HAM forum is definitely the place to be!

 

[hameditor]

Congratulations! We will need to hear all about your unique air rifle

 

[MileHighAirGunner]

That’s a cool looking stock.

 

[Florida_Man]

Thats awesome! Stay single my friend hahaha

 

[Airgun Revisions]

BenjeneerJohn personally hand built this gun while Phillip Guadalupe definitely took the giveaway to even higher levels tuning, testing and going to the extreme making sure Kevin is setup. This is just a glimpse of what I see from the Crosman/Benjamin team each day and why I call all of them family.​

 

[CTAirgunner]

Thank you a ton @BenjeneerJohn then!! and of course Phillip! I am sure I am going to love this just as much as my Prod!!! Its here to stay!

 

[BenjeneerJohn]

I am glad you like your new rifle! I am sure it will perform well for you!

Most of the Benjamin Field Target Team members run a similar build.

We all switched to the 10.5g Benjamin Match Grade Pellets this last season. The LW barrels love them.

John

 

[pan60]

beautiful boss!!!
congratulations are in order : )

 

[CTAirgunner]

Here is an update after I got her all dressed!

 

[hameditor]

BenjeneerJohn personally hand built this gun while Phillip Guadalupe definitely took the giveaway to even higher levels tuning, testing and going to the extreme making sure Kevin is setup. This is just a glimpse of what I see from the Crosman/Benjamin team each day and why I call all of them family.​

As John built it and Phillip "breathed on" this gun, it's bound to be a cracker for performance, as well as being an unique, custom creation!

 

[FL22]

It keeps getting better!! I think the next time ham decides to have a giveaway most of us will make a more rigorous effort.

 

[hameditor]

It keeps getting better!! I think the next time ham decides to have a giveaway most of us will make a more rigorous effort.

Yip, that's the plan

 

[Florida_Man]

It keeps getting better!! I think the next time ham decides to have a giveaway most of us will make a more rigorous effort.

Yup, I’m telling the wife I have to buy a rifle to win a rifle. The math works….

 

[FL22]

Yup, I’m telling the wife I have to buy a rifle to win a rifle. The math works….

That is excellent advice. I don’t know if it’ll work, but it’s not gonna stop me from trying.

 

[Florida_Man]

That is excellent advice. I don’t know if it’ll work, but it’s not gonna stop me from trying.

I’m also going to use Chat GPT to come up with the most click bait title for the thread.

Like just “fx halo” somewhere in the title.

 

[FL22]

I’m also going to use Chat GPT to come up with the most click bait title for the thread.

Like just “fx halo” somewhere in the title.

Don’t give away any ideas, this will be a competition!!! Unless you want to collaborate, I’m a Floridian too we work together until I take sweet victory. Deal?

 

[CTAirgunner]

I worked my fanny off to win!

I think next competition should involve some shootin!

 

[Pumacarl]

The stock looks awesome and functional, but I really love seeing the Marauder name right next to the sidelever on a factory built gun, it would be a nice trend to keep going. Nice work!