[robbor]

I thinking i want another gun:p. Iver been thinking of a stainless steel lightweight rifle for small game plinking. Id prefer a high accuracy gun also.
Right now the only thing is see that interests me in the Marlin 915YS.
Any input on this gun or other recommendation is appreciated.

[General Geoff]

I have a 980S-CF (http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/BoltAction22/980S-CF.asp) that I enjoy very very much, it's a real tack-driver out to at least 100 yards (haven't shot it further than that). I've also put it away wet for a few days and simply wiped it down, no rust or other damage.

The main issue I see with the 915YS is that it's a single shot. I like the versatility of a quick follow-up shot that a repeater allows. Also, the 915YS has a wood stock, which won't fair very well in wet weather over time.

[CZ223]

in 17HMR. They are both tack drivers. The 17 will be good on anything from squirrels to woodchucks and some even use them on Coyotes at short distances. Ammo is still reasonable although not as cheap as the 22's. Actually that is not entirely true. Most 17s will shoot around 1MOA at 100 and beyond with just about any ammo that is currently produced. To get a 22 to to shoot close to that well will require spending a lot of money on Match grade ammo, equalling or surpassing the cost of the 17HMR. Something to think about.:D

[W.E.G.]

10/22

[dmazur]

Here's Ruger's 17HMR -

K77/17-VMBZZ (http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=7027&return=Y)

The ad copy mentions the .17 Mach 2, but I believe it's only available in HMR at present.

Laminated stock handles getting wet quite well. (I sealed the inside surfaces, which were unfinished) The action and barrel are stainless coated with some kind of ceramic in what Ruger calls Target Gray.

I put a Leupold 6-18X on it and it makes a nice rifle for varmints to 150 yds. I wouldn't consider it for grouse hunting as it's just not what you'd consider "quick pointing". Browning SA-22 works better for that.

While it's not a feather, it's definitely lighter than my .243 target rifle... :)

[robbor]

I agree about the single shot feature of the 915ys, a repeater would be nicer.
One thing i do believe in is that if a single shot does not damage the bullet like a mag feed rifle does they tend to be more accurate. Im looking for something quiet like 22lr maybe cb's also. I already bought a thompson R55 all weather last year and i have a marlin 882ss 22mag. I was even looking at the cz 452 nickel but its a tad to heavy for what i want. On the 915ys I dont mind the wood stock so much my main concern is always rust because i do go out in bad weather at times, and who like cleaning guns after a long day. Also the rifle will be scoped. I dont know if the 915ys can be easily convirted to mag feed very easily.

[Ratshooter]

Have a look at the Marlin 980S. This is a stainless steel action with a synthetic stock that take a 7 round magazine. It comes with the better grade of open sights. It weighs 6 pounds.

The buttplate on the stock can be removed and the weight pulled out. Now you have a hollow stock that you can put a spare magazine in. Along with a small knife, a lighter and spare ammo. Plus you could add a small amount of fishing gear. Sand around the edges of the buttplate to make it easier to remove while you have it out.

Now you have a lightweight survival rifle that is weather proof. Also you can single load the CB rounds. If you use the CB longs they may feed through the magazine also. They will feed through the tube feed of my model 60. They have to be hand cycled though.

[robbor]

If its anything like my marlin the only thing in the stock is a block of foam.

[Ratshooter]

My new 981T came with a solid plastic block that weigh 4oz. I used a bent coat hanger and pulled it out. There is lots of room in the stock for extras to be stored. My remington ADL came with foam in the stock.

Anyway that was my thought for a SS survival type rifle. I wish Marlin would make the 981T in SS. I like tube feed rifles better than a seperate magazine.

[JImbothefiveth]

The "all-weather" 10/22 weighs 5 pounds, while the bolt actions (other than the 915) weigh more. The 10/22 probably won't be as accurate. The marlin 795 weighs less than the 10/22.

[saturno_v]

Savage or Marlin

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in 17HMR. They are both tack drivers. The 17 will be good on anything from squirrels to woodchucks and some even use them on Coyotes at short distances. Ammo is still reasonable although not as cheap as the 22's. Actually that is not entirely true. Most 17s will shoot around 1MOA at 100 and beyond with just about any ammo that is currently produced. To get a 22 to to shoot close to that well will require spending a lot of money on Match grade ammo, equalling or surpassing the cost of the 17HMR. Something to think about.


To shoot 1 MOA at 100 yards with a 22 you just need a good rifle and good ammo...a Ruger 10/22 or Rem 597, properly fed, will do it.

[FMJMIKE]

You need a Marlin 980S-CF.........One sweet rifle.........:D......Mine.......
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e350/mbmphoto/MarlinB1.jpg

[jpwilly]

Get the marlin if that's what you want. Would be a great 22lr.