Umarex
GauntletDecember 2019
Just about the time I purchased the Benjamin Marauder, Umarex announced the Gauntlet. It is a regulated PCP rifle with features and a price point that made it a market leader in the price range.
Consequently I wondered how the Marauder compared to the new Gauntlet. I watched for reviews, but never found one that satisfied me. And so, I had to purchase one in order to do my own comparison (grin).
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The breach is chipped, but it was obviously done before the anodizing. So I guess they are OK with this quality.
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Here's the cleaning patch after the first time through the rifle. Wow, not even a .22 rimfire gets that dirty shooting it. Be sure to clean your new rifles before shooting!
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Here's the next patch through the rifle. This barrel was a mess as it came from the factory.
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Here's the entry hole, and the exit hole below. The .25 is a knock out round! |
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So the manufacturing quality is nothing great, but the power of the gun is super. I need to get some good group comparisons and compare to my Benjamin Marauder. I don't think the Gauntlet can come close.
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Mine is a later model with a barrel band. |
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