Sausagedog 7,381 Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 So I went for the Marlin. It is in fact a 990 model, a variety of the 60 made between 79 & 87. Very reliable, after a couple hundred rounds it only malfunctioned a few times with eley subs and t22. With fiocchi and lasers it's flawless and very accurate. The action is quick and not off putting at all. I got a nice 47 harder and one at about 130yards, ok I had to walk them into the long one but every one was there just low until I stuck the front sight up enough! SD. 3 Quote Link to post
Stavross 13,736 Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 A quick question, I no nothing about the marlin, someone told me that you load them like a semi auto shotgun and they take about 20 rounds into a tube, is this true and do you have to reload after every shot or is it semi auto Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, Stavross said: A quick question, I no nothing about the marlin, someone told me that you load them like a semi auto shotgun and they take about 20 rounds into a tube, is this true and do you have to reload after every shot or is it semi auto It's auto mate. It holds 17. You can get 22 pump actions. I had a Remington 527 years ago, well decades ago! It was very good too. Quote Link to post
Stavross 13,736 Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 So does it work like the ruger 10/22 only without the mag and holds more rounds, I’ve always wanted a semi auto.22 Quote Link to post
Gav 1,708 Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 6 hours ago, Sausagedog said: So I went for the Marlin. It is in fact a 990 model, a variety of the 60 made between 79 & 87. Very reliable, after a couple hundred rounds it only malfunctioned a few times with eley subs and t22. With fiocchi and lasers it's flawless and very accurate. The action is quick and not off putting at all. I got a nice 47 harder and one at about 130yards, ok I had to walk them into the long one but every one was there just low until I stuck the front sight up enough! SD. I'm not surprised the magpies never returned if you were doing the same grimace at them. I bet you didn't actually shoot that, you grimaced it to death, you scoundrel 1 Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted June 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Gav said: I'm not surprised the magpies never returned if you were doing the same grimace at them. I bet you didn't actually shoot that, you grimaced it to death, you scoundrel Yeah and if that don't work I drop my pants! Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted June 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 5 hours ago, Stavross said: So does it work like the ruger 10/22 only without the mag and holds more rounds, I’ve always wanted a semi auto.22 Yes mate but this one feels better than a 1022 in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to post
Rimfireboy! 1,463 Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 Nice piece SD. Does it work on magpies? Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted June 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, Rimfireboy! said: Nice piece SD. Does it work on magpies? It's going to try bud! 1 Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 I conducted a test yesterday. I used the slightest of light oil in the mechanism. Within 50 RDS I was getting malfunctions! The combustion gases turned the oil to a sticky sludge. Sludge removed and normal service was restored. I hazard a guess most issues with auto loading 22's stems from oiled actions! Quote Link to post
ianm 2,594 Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 Nice looking semi auto that. Whats the trigger like? Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 5 hours ago, ianm said: Nice looking semi auto that. Whats the trigger like? Typical American. Heavy. I have improved it via stoning the sear but kept all the standard springing. The unit is easier to do than a 1022. 1 Quote Link to post
BenBhoy 4,706 Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 I'm surprised you can hit anything with those funny sunglasses on!! 1 Quote Link to post
ianm 2,594 Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Sausagedog said: Typical American. Heavy. I have improved it via stoning the sear but kept all the standard springing. The unit is easier to do than a 1022. Can you buy an aftermarket trigger? What is accuracy like with it? Quote Link to post
Sausagedog 7,381 Posted June 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 36 minutes ago, ianm said: Can you buy an aftermarket trigger? What is accuracy like with it? Don't know, always do my own trigger work. It is accurate yes. I have been shooting off hand beyond 100 yds at rabbit head sized targets but my eyes are struggling at that. 1 Quote Link to post
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