MedWheeler
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Hi, all. I've been a Ruger "rimfire-rifleman" with the same 1022 since 1986. In 2011, I outfitted it with the Tapco stock/grip/sling, etc, and continue to enjoy it as much as the ammunition supply permits. I have heard the Ruger/Marlin debates, and just stayed out of them, as I've never owned a Marlin (had a Winchester M190 for a few months before the Ruger.)
A few days ago, I picked up a used Glenfield 75, which I believe is essentially a re-marked Marlin 991. The price wasn't spectacular but, since setting up the Ruger, I've kind of missed a wood-stocked rifle (I own no other repeating rifles, and no centerfire rifles.) This one has a polished aluminum Tasco 4x20 scope on it, which is not original by any means. The rest of the gun is probably in about 90-95 percent condition, with a few tiny nicks near the sling swivel loops and in the bluing near the muzzle. The wood also seems a bit drier than I'm used to; might need a good wood oil to soak in.
There is no serial number, so I assume this is a pre-'69 model.
I have not shot it yet, but I like the feel. It seems like an easily-carried pack or trail rifle, and I figure it should make a good plinker (despite limited opportunities here for such activity.) I had been keeping my eye out for an inexpensive rifle like this one to toss behind the seat of my truck when fishing or trail riding as well.
Are these any good? If so, what's the general consensus regarding the older ones versus newer samples? Anything else I should know? I'll look up takedown and cleaning later, but the LGS that sold it to me routinely does that before putting them out, and it does appear that they did this with this one.
A few days ago, I picked up a used Glenfield 75, which I believe is essentially a re-marked Marlin 991. The price wasn't spectacular but, since setting up the Ruger, I've kind of missed a wood-stocked rifle (I own no other repeating rifles, and no centerfire rifles.) This one has a polished aluminum Tasco 4x20 scope on it, which is not original by any means. The rest of the gun is probably in about 90-95 percent condition, with a few tiny nicks near the sling swivel loops and in the bluing near the muzzle. The wood also seems a bit drier than I'm used to; might need a good wood oil to soak in.
There is no serial number, so I assume this is a pre-'69 model.
I have not shot it yet, but I like the feel. It seems like an easily-carried pack or trail rifle, and I figure it should make a good plinker (despite limited opportunities here for such activity.) I had been keeping my eye out for an inexpensive rifle like this one to toss behind the seat of my truck when fishing or trail riding as well.
Are these any good? If so, what's the general consensus regarding the older ones versus newer samples? Anything else I should know? I'll look up takedown and cleaning later, but the LGS that sold it to me routinely does that before putting them out, and it does appear that they did this with this one.