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Was EXTREMELY close to buying a Benjamin Marauder .25 online yesterday... I really would like one, but I just can't justify dishing out the $460 right now. I also have some HPA tanks from paintball to keep the rifle filled, so I wouldn't have to dish out cash on that atleast, or deal with the dreaded pump that I hear is a real PITA

They are worth the money and work well in areas around NY(air rifle only areas). The pump isnt that bad really, its a bit more work than the average person wants to put into though. I was pleasantly surprised with mine (Hill hand pump, a little bit more out the door but they will sell you replacement parts unlike crosman) and how easy it is to pump. There is a bit of a technique to be learned and to actually lean into it, using your bodyweight as an aid.

As for the rifle and pellets, you cant really touch the accuracy for the price point with a powder burner.

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Bloodied my RWS on squirrel today. One head shot and one through the body. Saw them on the ground, treed 'em and the head shot was really tough to see. It was bit foggy and it helped it blend into the branches. Had to search it out with binoculars.post-1064-0-44969400-1351468773_thumb.jp

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Bloodied my RWS on squirrel today. One head shot and one through the body. Saw them on the ground, treed 'em and the head shot was really tough to see. It was bit foggy and it helped it blend into the branches. Had to search it out with binoculars.post-1064-0-44969400-1351468773_thumb.jp

Love it when persistence pays off. Elmo always says to me, why do you spend so much time on the one that ran up a tree? I told him I got a personal vendetta against him trying to out smart me, lol. I end up with a sore neck the next day.

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