Marlins

risk_3715 · 12-02-2007, 04:02 AM

The first rifle I ever owned as a kid was a single shot marlin short stock.

After years of shooting it, I've decided that I would like to buy another. However, first I want to do my research.

What models do you all own and which do you recommend. Keep in mind I'm only looking at bolt actions and precision is important to me too. Also, only talk about Marlin cause there are other threads on other target shooting rifles.

two-70 · 12-02-2007, 06:54 AM

i have a marlin 981T bolt action is an awesome shooting gun, can be had for bout 155.00 to 175.00, shoots shorts, longs, long rifles and is tube fed

FutureMarine9 · 12-03-2007, 03:32 PM

were you looking at tube fed or at clip fed?

risk_3715 · 12-04-2007, 03:12 AM

I haven't exactly decided, so I'm open for both. However, probably leaning towards clip fed.

Big Dog · 12-04-2007, 04:58 AM

I was real partial to the 880SQ, but it is discontinued. It had the heavy barrel, and had a very good reputation for accuracy.
Currently, Marlin doesn't seem to offer the heavy barrel in their .22LR rifles. They need to address this deficiency in their lineup.

12-02-2007, 04:02 AM	#1
risk_3715 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 70	Marlins The first rifle I ever owned as a kid was a single shot marlin short stock. After years of shooting it, I've decided that I would like to buy another. However, first I want to do my research. What models do you all own and which do you recommend. Keep in mind I'm only looking at bolt actions and precision is important to me too. Also, only talk about Marlin cause there are other threads on other target shooting rifles.

12-02-2007, 06:54 AM	#2
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	i have a marlin 981T bolt action is an awesome shooting gun, can be had for bout 155.00 to 175.00, shoots shorts, longs, long rifles and is tube fed __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

12-03-2007, 03:32 PM	#3
FutureMarine9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: connecticut Posts: 177	were you looking at tube fed or at clip fed? __________________ Semper Fi Anti gun is anti fun

12-04-2007, 04:58 AM	#5
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,214	I was real partial to the 880SQ, but it is discontinued. It had the heavy barrel, and had a very good reputation for accuracy. Currently, Marlin doesn't seem to offer the heavy barrel in their .22LR rifles. They need to address this deficiency in their lineup. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

12-04-2007, 03:12 AM	#4
risk_3715 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 70	I haven't exactly decided, so I'm open for both. However, probably leaning towards clip fed.