Marlin 980S-CF

[General Geoff]

Anyone get one of these yet? It's basically a 980S with a carbon fiber pattern stock instead of whatever pattern they normally use. I just ordered one, should have it by wednesday.

Anyway, any 980 or 980S owners? How do you like your rifle(s)? I know it's a bit after the fact, but how would you say they stack up against Savage bolt action .22s? (keep in mind I'm looking for something with a 22" barrel)

 

[General Geoff]

Oh, and also, does anyone have experience with Aguila super colibri and snipersubsonic ammo in long-barreled guns? I've read that the super colibri ammo is not intended for rifles, due to the projectile possibly getting lodge in the barrel. As for the SSS ammo, I'm hoping that with the extra long barrel, noise is reduced to the point where it wouldn't bother neighbors in a rural setting (compared to centerfire catridges).