M Mg2wall Member Joined Apr 2, 2016 Messages 167 Reaction score 112 Jun 7, 2017 #1 I have a chance to get one of these. Both are the same price 150.00 each out the door. The marlin is a 22lr and the savage is a 22 Mag. Does anybody have experience with either. Thank you
I have a chance to get one of these. Both are the same price 150.00 each out the door. The marlin is a 22lr and the savage is a 22 Mag. Does anybody have experience with either. Thank you
S Seven High Member Joined Jan 11, 2014 Messages 239 Reaction score 153 Jun 7, 2017 #2 I own the Marlin 25. It's a nice basic bolt action rifle. 22 shorts, longs or birdshot can be shot thru it. 22 magnum ammunition is expensive.
I own the Marlin 25. It's a nice basic bolt action rifle. 22 shorts, longs or birdshot can be shot thru it. 22 magnum ammunition is expensive.
garddogg56 Member Joined Dec 28, 2015 Messages 1,103 Reaction score 1,875 Location Maine Jun 7, 2017 #3 My 25 is flawless and very accurate.Runs clean and dirty.
R Rpg Member Joined May 26, 2013 Messages 6,325 Reaction score 13,272 Location Denver area Jun 7, 2017 #4 I'd get the Marlin because it's 22lr. 22 mag isn't something I have a use for. Too expensive to shoot a lot. Has little practical benefit for any application I have.
I'd get the Marlin because it's 22lr. 22 mag isn't something I have a use for. Too expensive to shoot a lot. Has little practical benefit for any application I have.
OP M Mg2wall Member Joined Apr 2, 2016 Messages 167 Reaction score 112 Jun 8, 2017 #5 Thank for the info
model70hunter Member Joined Mar 4, 2010 Messages 5,350 Reaction score 6,564 Location Sante Fe Trail, Kansas Jun 19, 2017 #6 I have a Marlin M 25. Super gun. Which one did you buu?
petepeterson Member Bronze Supporter Joined Dec 2, 2012 Messages 3,328 Reaction score 5,499 Jun 19, 2017 #7 I've had the marlin for 35-odd years. Great gun. Unless you have a need or want for the magnum, I'd go with the .22 LR.
I've had the marlin for 35-odd years. Great gun. Unless you have a need or want for the magnum, I'd go with the .22 LR.
holo US Veteran Bronze Supporter Joined Mar 2, 2008 Messages 1,079 Reaction score 894 Location ohio Jun 19, 2017 #8 Get the Marlin you can't beat an older JM .22