Benjamin Marauder Air Rifle: Why It’s One of the Best PCP Air Rifles

The Benjamin Marauder Air Rifle has long been regarded as one of the most reliable and accurate pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles on the market. Whether you’re a target shooter, small-game hunter, or PCP enthusiast, the Marauder delivers a winning combination of precision, quiet operation, and customizable performance.

Available in multiple calibers—including the Benjamin Marauder .177, Benjamin Marauder .22, and Benjamin Marauder .25—this rifle caters to a wide range of shooting styles. Over the years, the platform has evolved with improved ergonomics, regulated performance in newer models, and enhanced shot consistency.

What Is the Benjamin Marauder PCP Air Rifle?

The Benjamin Marauder PCP Air Rifle is a bolt-action, multi-shot air rifle powered by compressed air rather than CO₂ or a spring-piston system. It has earned a strong reputation for its smooth shooting cycle, integrated sound suppression, and excellent accuracy.

Key features include:

• PCP (Pre-Charged Pneumatic) power system
• Multi-shot rotary magazine
• Two-stage adjustable trigger
• Quiet, shrouded barrel
• Hardwood or synthetic stock options (depending on model)
• Excellent aftermarket support

Its versatility makes it equally suitable for backyard target practice (where legal), pest control, and long-range precision shooting.

Benjamin Marauder Air Rifle

There’s a reason the Benjamin Marauder has been our No. 1 seller for several years straight: You point, it hits! Our special combo includes a good-quality CenterPoint 4-16×40 AO hunting scope, rings, and a Benjamin sling. Because your Mrod air rifle will be your go-to gun for just about any type of shooting discipline, you’ll be handling it a lot. The wide, padded sling makes it easier to shoot and carry the gun for hours.

The adjustable comb brings your eye to the right level for your optics. If you’re sharing your gun with another shooter, each person has the right alignment since the comb is easy to adjust up and down. The most exciting part about the Marauder is the price. If you haven’t done any price comparisons with other PCP repeaters, you should. The others will leave you with 2 things: Sticker shock and less accuracy. So, get the Mrod and know that you’ve gotten one of the most accurate PCP repeaters made today.

Benjamin Marauder Premium Combo Features

• • Comes with Benjamin sling and Centerpoint 4-16×40 AO scope ready for installation
  • 10-shot repeater with auto-indexing feature (.25 cal is an 8-shot repeater)
  • Uses compressed air: 2,000 to 3,000 psi (make adjustments as shown in the owner’s manual)
  • Can be adjusted for different velocities
  • Internal shroud makes this a VERY quiet gun
  • Choked barrel delivers superior accuracy
  • 2-stage adjustable match trigger…and the trigger is metal!
  • Raised aluminum breech for easier loading of circular magazine
  • Turkish walnut stock with adjustable comb and checkered grip & forearm
  • Reversible bolt — switch from right to left side
  • Built-in air pressure gauge (manometer)
  • 215cc air reservoir
  • 42.8″ long*
  • 8.2 lbs. – gun only weight*
  • Air reservoir ends with a male quick-disconnect Foster fitting for fast refills (requires a female Foster quick-disconnect adapter to fill from a scuba tank or hand pump)
  • Includes one magazine and sling swivel studs

• Upgrades from the original version of the gun: Factory-installed depinger changes the sharp “ping” to a dull thud. Improved valve (increases the number of shots: .177/.22=32 shots, .25=16 shots). Trigger moved back for better hand position. Optional reversible bolt for left- or right-handed shooters. Simplified breech design for assembly, service, and to provide a more stable platform for larger scopes.

As the caliber increases, the gun becomes somewhat louder. Testing has shown that filling your Marauder air rifle to no more than 2,600 psi (179 bar) may deliver the greatest accuracy. We recommend trying different fill levels between 2000 and 3000 psi to determine the optimum fill level for your own rifle.

Each gun is different. A chronograph is the best way to determine optimum fill levels for precharged pneumatics (PCPs). The owner’s manual does not show the correct weight and length for this rifle. The owner’s manual states this about fill pressures: “The Marauder has been factory set to an efficient fill pressure that will suit most hunting and target uses.”

The Benjamin Marauder Air Rifle continues to be one of the most trusted PCP air rifles available. Whether you choose the Benjamin Marauder .177 for precision target shooting, the versatile Benjamin Marauder .22 for all-around performance, or the powerful Benjamin Marauder .25 for increased downrange energy, you’ll get a platform known for reliability, quiet operation, and exceptional accuracy.