[pajaro]

Quote:       Originally Posted by pontiac_fiero_g

i call bs i do not beleive that you shoot 4-800 yards with any rimfire 22.

i don't believe he said he was shooting .22's at that range..... as i read it, he was referring to similar trajectories at the different distances...

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by pontiac_fiero_g

i call bs i do not beleive that you shoot 4-800 yards with any rimfire 22.

Ooooh, I'ma gonna haveta shoot a video...LOL
Actually, I'd haveta find a place near here that would allow me to even do it...lol

It's entirely possible to "walk" shots into Watermelon with a .22lr at even 1000 yards...but the trajectory is almost like a mortar

We used to do it in Tennessee in the backwoods...just for squish & giggles.
Shooting from hill to hill at pumpkins & whatnot...

There is a reason they say that a .22lr is still deadly at a mile...

[Big Dog]

Quote:       Originally Posted by big shrek

Shame on ya, what's that Henry doing in there??? The Marlins will eat it Getcha a Marlin 39A (preferrably pre-crossbolt safety)

My Marlin 39A is a '52 model - and the Henry is just as accurate. Lighter and handier too - so the Henry goes to the range far more often!

Like Starwolf, I like the huskier stock of the Model 80DL - it feels more like a full sized rifle than a mere .22. Mine is fitted with a Lyman peep sight and globe target front sight. Doesn't shoot quite as tight as a true target rifle, but it puts the Model 60 and Ruger 10-22 to shame!

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Big Dog

My Marlin 39A is a '52 model - and the Henry is just as accurate. Lighter and handier too - so the Henry goes to the range far more often! Like Starwolf, I like the huskier stock of the Model 80DL - it feels more like a full sized rifle than a mere .22. Mine is fitted with a Lyman peep sight and globe target front sight. Doesn't shoot quite as tight as a true target rifle, but it puts the Model 60 and Ruger 10-22 to shame!

Wimp Gonna make you go back to the gym

I just got a Marlin 989-M2, theoretically, since it's a clip-fed, it should do better than my 60's (tube-fed)...after I pillar bed it & do a trigger job on it

But I did work on my 60's & 99-G to get them to where they shoot dime groups as well...I think I'll be happy any way I slice it

The fun thing about Marlins...they're just so darn easy to work on to get the most potential out of 'em...VERY inexpensive to maintain and trick out

Take yer average model 795...
Tapered .22lr Target Barrel...$32
Or the .22lr Bull Barrel...$54
Ramline Tactical stock...$24
Rimfire Technologies Anodized Trigger Guard...$25
6/32 setscrews to turn the trigger into an Adjustable Trigger...$0.05 each
TA DA, yer done!!

Why pay more?

Read the 60/795 Accessories post in the Marlin section...and even more detailed ones at RFC's Marlin section & the Marlin Owners.com forums.

Inexpensive...fun...easy to maintain...and they'll outshoot dang near anything when tuned a bit

[Big Dog]

Shrek, I also have the Marlin Model 99M1 - similar Carbine styling but using the tube magazine. Very light and handy, and an excellent 'bunny buster' in the field. I sometimes use a scope on it, but generally prefer the original open sights (often missing on these carbines).
My Marlin Model 60SB (stainless barrel and birch stock) will pop golfballs on the 110 yard berm four out of five times, so it isn't any slouch either!
Gotta love the cheap Marlins!

[big shrek]

I've gotten as good as I'm probably going to get at improving the model 60/99 series...so now I'm switching over to the 70/795/700/7000 series to see how far I can go with them

Probably the two best mods for 60/99's are pillar bedding & a good trigger job. Heck, just the trigger job works WONDERS for precision shooting. The pillar bedding tends to tighten groups up by 1/3 to 1/2...so there's love there

And a Bipod...almost a requirement. Love my bipods

With the same action being used...just different ammo feeding systems, it makes things Really Easy

I've got a Ramline stock on the way from Numrich for a 70/795...I just have to find a Stainless 70/795 at a price I like

I'm also planning on a Bullpup stock from www.BullpupStocks.com, so I'll have to get a blued 70/795 for that. They make 'em for 60's & Camp9/45's as well

[Kodiak32]

I have a Marlin Model 80 and its been a great rifle.

I bought two replacement mags for it thru Numrich Firearms: Basically the modern replacement mag for the rifle. You can probably get the magazine thru Midway or other suppliers.

While the mags function well, they are both fairly difficult to remove. I just need to size them up to the the old one and make some small changes. As far as feeding both mags do well, they just fit too tight in my rifle at least. They are both Marlin Magazines and listed as direct replacement for my rifle.

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Kodiak32

I have a Marlin Model 80 and its been a great rifle. I bought two replacement mags for it thru Numrich Firearms: Basically the modern replacement mag for the rifle. You can probably get the magazine thru Midway or other suppliers. While the mags function well, they are both fairly difficult to remove. I just need to size them up to the the old one and make some small changes. As far as feeding both mags do well, they just fit too tight in my rifle at least. They are both Marlin Magazines and listed as direct replacement for my rifle.

Time will make that loosen on it's own.
A little grease in the mag well will help, but it'll also attract dirt

[Kodiak32]

Thats what I was thinking Big Shrek.

I'm hoping that they will loosen over time, just have too see what happens. The original mag is just suffering from a busted spring, I think I will try and replace it and see what happens.

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Kodiak32

Thats what I was thinking Big Shrek. I'm hoping that they will loosen over time, just have too see what happens. The original mag is just suffering from a busted spring, I think I will try and replace it and see what happens.

You can also just sit around the house one afternoon when goofing off at the computer and stick the mags in & pull 'em out repeatedly.

Although, when I do that, for some reason I usually need to find my wife after a while

[delford]

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[Snypereye]

I have had my 80 since 1965. It was great for hunting Nutria on a dike near the Columbia River. Accurate with open sights, never failed me. I still have it, and will not give it up!

[Big Dog]

Cool! I have read of Nutria in the Lousianna rivers, but not in the Northwest. We don''t have them here in Florida that I know of. Reckon the Pythons keep them in check........

[big shrek]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Big Dog

Cool! I have read of Nutria in the Lousianna rivers, but not in the Northwest. We don''t have them here in Florida that I know of. Reckon the Pythons keep them in check........

Yep, and you don't wanna be carrying a .22lr if you find a big python...

[PaulKearsey.32]

i have an 80 dl its my fav .22 its very consistient for what it is, i bought it from a local gun store for $65 and i came with an old weaver j2.5 scope that works great. i was also able to use .22 longs shorts an lrs in the mags for it and they worked fine. i was able to get mags for $10 from a local gun shop that carries a lot of old stock, you know the kind of place that has stacks of old enfields and mausers stacked up and dripping with cosmoline...