I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on buying a marauder. I had planned on buying a .22, but now I keep reading that the .22s have accuracy issues compared to the .25.
I want the marauder for 2 reasons, pest control (feral control) and for target practice. I live a good ways away from the range and don't get to go very often, so I'd like to set up in the back yard.
So the.25 is supposed to be more accurate, the .22 is easier to pump (less pumps per shot) and quieter. I guess what I need to know about the .25 is how loud is it? How backyard friendly is it, really, especially if I can turn the power down for target practice? My neighborhood has houses fairly close, nearest house is probably 40 yards away, with people that spend a lot of time outside. Shooting it will be legal but I'd rather avoid having to test that with grumpy neighbors and police that don't understand the law.
So, for those who own a .25, how loud is it, really? Am I likely to find a pellet that will shoot accurately with the power turned way down for quieter shooting? How many shots should I expect on a fill doing that?
I want the marauder for 2 reasons, pest control (feral control) and for target practice. I live a good ways away from the range and don't get to go very often, so I'd like to set up in the back yard.
So the.25 is supposed to be more accurate, the .22 is easier to pump (less pumps per shot) and quieter. I guess what I need to know about the .25 is how loud is it? How backyard friendly is it, really, especially if I can turn the power down for target practice? My neighborhood has houses fairly close, nearest house is probably 40 yards away, with people that spend a lot of time outside. Shooting it will be legal but I'd rather avoid having to test that with grumpy neighbors and police that don't understand the law.
So, for those who own a .25, how loud is it, really? Am I likely to find a pellet that will shoot accurately with the power turned way down for quieter shooting? How many shots should I expect on a fill doing that?