How are marlins 22lr rifles?

[Darth Ruger]

...is the plastic a problem, and does it break?

Not that I've ever heard of, until now...

I broke mine, but out of sheer "bubba-the-gunsmith" stupidity.

 

[Darth Ruger]

You are looking at the replacement magazine well, which I have yet to install.

How much was the replacement?

 

[.45Guy]

Darth, The only markings on it are J.C. Higgins....so whatever POS Sears decided to throw on I guess.

 

[WayneConrad]

How much was the replacement?

With shipping, $20.05.

 

[YodaVader]

I bought a 925 a few months ago - was $149. Added a laminated stock which improved the appearance 100% - at least to me! Someone mentioned Marlin's use of plastic above. One item that is plastic in the 900 Series is the trigger itself. That is overly cheap to me. The magazine follower and the magazine guide which attaches to the receiver are the only other 2 items I can think of that are plastic.

The rest of the rifle , for a $149 gun , is not bad by any means. The one I have also has a pretty nice bluing finish on both the receiver and barrel. Much better than the average Marlin.

How does it perform? Most of the ammo tried so far has been somewhat unspectacular at best. However , trying some PMC Scoremaster left me pleasantly surprised with some nickel/dime size 5 shot groups at 50 yards despite the not-so-great trigger and the non PA 6X Burris. A Rifle Basix trigger may be added later.

 

[Darth Ruger]

YodaVader,
very nice looking rifle. That's the stock I'm going to put on my 880SQ.

Get a Rifle Basix trigger, it's worth the cost. Makes a world of difference.

 

[RustyFN]

I just bought a Marlin 981T for $140 the scope was extra. It is very accurate. The trigger seemed to be fine also.

This was shot with 16 rounds.