Looking for a new .22 have a few options..

[BP_Z28]

Ok, I narrowed down that I would like a bolt action .22LR

Im trying to decide between one of the Savage Marks II's F, or a Marlin Model XT-22, 22R

I've held both and they seem pretty similar. But I only fired the Savage roughly 10rounds.

Does anyone on here have either of these rifles that can shed some light?

I seen that one of the Marlin models is tube magazine. Is there really a plus for that model over a regular magazine fed?

This will just be for the normal plinking,target shooting.


Marlin Model XT-22



Savage Arms

 

[jaykellogg]

I have the Savage. I like the accutrigger and mine seems more accurate than I can shoot it. The one I have has a threaded barrel for a suppressor. I have a Nikon Prostaff 3-9 rimfire scope on it. Here is a picture before the scope.

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[Bat Guano]

The only tube feed .22 rifle I have is a Nylon 66. I don't much care for them as you can't verify with complete certainty that the tube is truly empty--I have known rounds to get hung up in there and wind up as NDs. Definitely not something a young shooter needs to deal with. So no thanks.

I'm a bit surprised that they're still made, actually.

 

[Beruisis]

+1 for the Savage w/ Accutrigger. Very accurate & trigger is adjustable.
My barrel fluted & threaded also.
Beruisis

 

[spricks]

I actually prefer the tube feed 22's. I've never had a problem with ammo hung up in the tube...prolly a good idea to check out a new spring for the tube if you are having a problem. Might be a little dirty to and a cleaning might fix the problem.

spricks

 

[BP_Z28]

Yea the Savage I fired had the accu trigger..felt really nice for sure!

Have you had any problems or know of any problems with the Savage?

 

[5-Shot]

If you haven't already done it, I suggest you go over to the RimfireCentral forum. They will tell you about 200% of what you want to know about either rifle. It's a great place for 22LR info.

Ed

 

[Joewisc]

stay away from the Marlins. Junk, IMHO

 

[pownal55]

Savage has a reputation for accuracy that is seldom seen in rifles of that price range, it would be my pick.

 

[bishopm14]

I'm also casually looking at another .22 Mag rifle. Already got an older H&R 700 semi and a Single Six convertible. .22 Magnum is an underrated and versatile cartridge.

Looking at both Savage and Marlin. Savage makes a left hand version, which appeals to me. But for a general purpose .22 I could live with using a right hand action.
I like the tube fed Marlin. No detachable magazines to lose, or be tempted to stock up on. Tube fed .22s have been serving well for as long as there have been twenty-twos.

I've heard of rifles being put out of commission by a dented mag tube. Maybe some appropriately sized rubber fuel line cut lengthwise and placed over the exposed tube would prevent that, if you were apt to be that rough with the rifle in the first place. Though none of my rifles have ever taken an impact that would require that.

Some will argue a detachable magazine has an advantage of being able to easily load and unload. I simply think that if you load a rifle and don't mess with it, you don't need to worry too much about constantly loading and unloading. They rarely go off entirely by themselves.

 

[glenncal1]

Get an Anschutz and dont look back.

 

[Goldstar225]

I gave my 9 year old grandson a Marlin youth model XT 22 for Christmas. So far I'm pleased with it. This past Sunday was his first trip to the range with it. The trigger is good but the iron sights are rather crude. I'm searching for a scope for it now. Even with the irons and my difficulty seeing the sights clearly I was able to shoot 1" group @ 25 yards. My grandson, in his debut as a rifle shooter, kept a 2 1/2" group at 25.

 

[CajunBass]

I think they're both good guns, so I'll just repeat the same advice I give most of the time when any gun purchase. Look used.

No matter how much you plan to spend, you'll get more bang for your buck on the used rack. There are plenty of good bolt action 22's on the market. Many more than you'll find new these days. Savage/Stevens, Marlin, Remington, Winchester, and others including "house brands" like Sears, and Revelation (Western Auto).

 

[BP_Z28]

I've been leaning towards the Savage