Modifed Marlin Papoose take-down

[Float Pilot]

I decided to goof around with a Marlin Papoose take-down 22.

1. Remove magazine safety cut-off. To allow single shots without magazine being inserted.
2. Work on terrible 12 pound trigger pull. Now about 5 pounds. needs more work..
3. Install 4 power scope with 1 inch tube.
4. Remove butt-plate and cut off rear 1.0 inch of stock.
5. Install Limb-saver slip-on pad with heavy duty snaps.
6. Insert minimal survival gear in butt-stock
a. 60 rounds ammo
b. Barrel install wrench / screwdriver tool
c. Water proof matches
d. 12 feet shot-line cord
e. Fire tab ration heater (not in photo)
f. Band-aids
g. Spare 7 round magazine
h. Lightweight razor knife
i. Cleaning patches (in ammo bag)

7. Used a lanyard to attach 10 round mag to rifle.
8. Attach lightweight sling.

It does not shoot well with high price ammo. The Ely's target ammo is horrible. But for some reason it really likes the cheap CCI- Blazer 22 ammo.

Not bad for a touch over 4 pounds with everything attached or inserted.
It fits under the back seat of the Cub

 

[Float Pilot]

More photos if I can get this to work. My youngest son, (27) decided to make my computer go faster, so now I cannot see what my photos look like until they are posted...

 

[Float Pilot]

I tried CCI-Stingers, Elys and fedeal target ammo, CCI- Mini mag HPs and solids, WW- HPS and solids, Federal Bulk, some Sub-sonic Mexican stuff, And Even Remington stuff...
So far it only likes the CCI- Blazer stuff.
It is rather hard to hold steady at 10 below zero with mittens and no fore-stock. Plus it is so light that it seems to move with your heart-beat.

 

[Float Pilot]

The hollow butt looks roomy but fills up pretty fast.
I had to cut the end off the butt to make it square and to end up with a length of pull about the same as original.

 

[lowerunit411]

pretty dang cool if ya ask me...good job!

 

[Mountie855]

Papoose

Turns a neat rifle into a great utility rifle! Nicely done!

 

[NCsmitty]

It is rather hard to hold steady at 10 below zero with mittens and no fore-stock.

I can well imagine.

Real nice job, Float Pilot. That is a sweet little package to have handy.


NCsmitty

 

[JFrame]

Absolutely fun and fascinating thread, Float Pilot -- oh, and outstanding work on the Papoose as well!


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[Float Pilot]

Another thing you have to watch is where your fingers of your support hand come to rest.
It is easy for them to end up by the bolt handle. So when firing the handle whacks your cold fingers and it also makes the gun short stroke.

The wax covered bullets like the older style target 22s caused all sorts of crude to build up in the chamber and feed ramp. They had numerous malfunctions.

CCI-Mini Mags gave a 1.5 inch group at 50 yards and worked fine.
CCI-Stingers gave a 3 inch group at 50 yards and malfunctioned half the time
Win Super-X HPs and Solids gave a 1.5 inch group and functioned OK
Federal Gold Match gave a HUGE group and malfunctioned
So did Ely;s target rifle and Rem Target rifle
Federal Bulk HPs were a 3 inch group.
Blazer solids shot the little group above and I caused to one shot being out because I was about done and was getting cold...

I will try more types later.

 

[Datacrypt]

Now that is a handy little rifle. Great Job!

 

[weasel4242]

Nice mods! Thank you for sharing the pics.

 

[JustsayMo]

Well done.

 

[jeepnik]

I like the Papoose. While my AR7 is one of the good ones that is both reliable and as accurate as can be expected, my Papoose is easier to shoot, and the scope can be left in place. It's just not as handy when broken down.

Still, I had a situation that made me to decide to get something somewhat larger. I took my old Mossberg .410 and set it up so it fits in a case about the same size as the Papoose. It's now my "Perfect Jeep Gun"

The AR7 ended up in my work truck, and the Papoose has been riding in my wife's sedan for some time.

Recently, I decided to up grade the truck gun into the "Perfect Urban Truck Gun". I used a Franchi Model 48 20 gauge. It's been modified in the same manner as the Jeep gun.

 

[JFrame]

I like the Papoose. While my AR7 is one of the good ones that is both reliable and as accurate as can be expected, my Papoose is easier to shoot, and the scope can be left in place. It's just not as handy when broken down.

Still, I had a situation that made me to decide to get something somewhat larger. I took my old Mossberg .410 and set it up so it fits in a case about the same size as the Papoose. It's now my "Perfect Jeep Gun"

The AR7 ended up in my work truck, and the Papoose has been riding in my wife's sedan for some time.

Recently, I decided to up grade the truck gun into the "Perfect Urban Truck Gun". I used a Franchi Model 48 20 gauge. It's been modified in the same manner as the Jeep gun.

Hey Jeepnik -- not to hijack this thread -- but I'd be curious to know what the "situation" was that prompted the consideration of an "upgrade"...


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[sm]

Float Pilot,

Great Job!
Thanks for sharing!

Steve

 

[jeepnik]

Hey Jeepnik -- not to hijack this thread -- but I'd be curious to know what the "situation" was that prompted the consideration of an "upgrade"...


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Out in the SoCal desert with a buddy of mine just Jeepin. It was the only firearm we had. A coulpe of fellows on dirtbikes showed up and ask if they could get some gas. Now, I've run a dirtbike out of gas, so I said sure. Then one of them got mouthy and said they should just take the Jeep (a Scrambler, the bikes would fit in the bed). Well as Chuck engaged them in "conversation", I quickly assembled the AR.

The sound of the bolt going home changed their attitude. They left without any gas. Still, that little AR7 felt mighty small in my hands. A .410 slug would be a bit more effective.

 

[Float Pilot]

Your survival situation is much different from why I modified the Marlin. In my case I just wanted something less than 5 pounds total that fits under the rear seat of a Super Cub. It could harvest anything edible within 50 yards until help comes... Should I smack up the plane out in the sticks.

I have a 10mm Glock strapped to my chest with 30rds of very hot 200 grain flat nosed FMJ's for the type of situation in which you found yourself. Just point and click, no assembly required

 

[JFrame]

Out in the SoCal desert with a buddy of mine just Jeepin. It was the only firearm we had. A coulpe of fellows on dirtbikes showed up and ask if they could get some gas. Now, I've run a dirtbike out of gas, so I said sure. Then one of them got mouthy and said they should just take the Jeep (a Scrambler, the bikes would fit in the bed). Well as Chuck engaged them in "conversation", I quickly assembled the AR.

The sound of the bolt going home changed their attitude. They left without any gas. Still, that little AR7 felt mighty small in my hands. A .410 slug would be a bit more effective.

Thank you, Jeep! In any case, I'm glad you had something in your hands that said, "Bang!"


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[JFrame]

Your survival situation is much different from why I modified the Marlin. In my case I just wanted something less than 5 pounds total that fits under the rear seat of a Super Cub. It could harvest anything edible within 50 yards until help comes... Should I smack up the plane out in the sticks.

I have a 10mm Glock strapped to my chest with 30rds of very hot 200 grain flat nosed FMJ's for the type of situation in which you found yourself. Just point and click, no assembly required

Clearly, "survival" comes in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances!

For wilderness "Gettin' from Point A to Point B," that Papoose of yours seems just about ideal (and incredibly handy).



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[jeepnik]

Your survival situation is much different from why I modified the Marlin. In my case I just wanted something less than 5 pounds total that fits under the rear seat of a Super Cub. It could harvest anything edible within 50 yards until help comes... Should I smack up the plane out in the sticks.

I have a 10mm Glock strapped to my chest with 30rds of very hot 200 grain flat nosed FMJ's for the type of situation in which you found yourself. Just point and click, no assembly required

And, that 10 would be a bit better for the large toothy critters up your way than a .410. Stupidest thing on my part is that I have a CCW and didn't think I might need a gun that day. Living and learning is better than the alternative.

Hey, how about some photos of the Super Cub. I like all thing aviation, and the Cubs are really in a class by themselves.

 

[mdauben]

4. Remove butt-plate and cut off rear 1.0 inch of stock.
5. Install Limb-saver slip-on pad with heavy duty snaps.
6. Insert minimal survival gear in butt-stock

That is a dang cool idea! I may just try to steal that from you.

 

[Mp7]

awesome, sir.

 

[Lateck]

Very nice....
Looks real good.

Lateck,

 

[jsimmons]

The sound of the bolt going home changed their attitude. They left without any gas.

I prefer/carry a 1911. They would have left with a load in their drawers.

 

[Onmilo]

I like it!