pauli
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this forum needed another "which 22" thread
i've got a marlin 39a. it's wonderful. it's also as heavy as my shotguns (and just as solid, to be fair). shoots great, but i get somewhat tired of holding it up after a while - to say nothing of what new shooters think.
so i want something light. at the same time, i prefer the appearance and handling of traditional rifles - so, if possible, i'd prefer not to have a pistol gripped monstrosity. i can live with a synthetic stock if it helps on weight, but wood is... well, wood. and wood is good.
i would prefer a manual action, an integral magazine (if it's a repeater), and if possible, no safety. these are negotiable to varying degrees.
and, of course, i want it to be cheap my first concern is the hardware, though, and i'll make a decision about what i can afford based on what's out there.
my cousin has an old marlin single shot bolt action. i liked it. the new ones (915y) have safeties, though.
i'm going to the big show in two weeks - what should i keep an eye out for?
i've got a marlin 39a. it's wonderful. it's also as heavy as my shotguns (and just as solid, to be fair). shoots great, but i get somewhat tired of holding it up after a while - to say nothing of what new shooters think.
so i want something light. at the same time, i prefer the appearance and handling of traditional rifles - so, if possible, i'd prefer not to have a pistol gripped monstrosity. i can live with a synthetic stock if it helps on weight, but wood is... well, wood. and wood is good.
i would prefer a manual action, an integral magazine (if it's a repeater), and if possible, no safety. these are negotiable to varying degrees.
and, of course, i want it to be cheap my first concern is the hardware, though, and i'll make a decision about what i can afford based on what's out there.
my cousin has an old marlin single shot bolt action. i liked it. the new ones (915y) have safeties, though.
i'm going to the big show in two weeks - what should i keep an eye out for?