My new...and first rifle, ever. (pics)

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CB, I looked at the Savage, but the magazine was just in the wrong place--and sharp. It kept scraping against my hand. But if what you say is true, I might have to reconsider. You can learn to live with anything.

White Knight, I though Rifle Basix only made a drop-in for the Marlin bolt .22--I'll have to looka that up.
 
i have a marlin 795, and absolutely love it! the 7000 is essentialy the same gun without iron sights and a heavy target barell, you're going to love it. congrats. ps=dont buy super colibri subsonic 22s they wont cycle in that gun.
 
For the quietest .22 rounds........

Buy the Aguila Super colibri .22s, the have NO powder, just a big primer, and a 20 gr. bullet. More than adequate for small game, and actually quieter than an air gun; the sound of the bullet striking a popcan is quiter that the gun firing. As for the 60 gr. SSS subsonics, they are NOT subsonic! They are plenty loud! The super colibri's WILL cycle a semi-auto, and I HAVE seen them shot out of the walther you want; they cycle just fine! For a high-power cartridge, use the aguila super-maximum .22 Long rifle. That sucker BARKS! By far my favorite even over CCI's offerings.
 
Thanks for the tips!! Ill def look into those, ill probably order both of them this week!



Well, heres the update. I still havnt been to the range yet, and my scope broke :(

Some little lense or something came loose/fell out way up in the middle, so thats its for that i guess....

Now i need to do some research, and find a decent scope. All i know is i want somthing big, and i want to try to stay under 100 bucks. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
 
Nice pick-up on the Marlin :) I have 4 Marlins myself including my first ever gun, a Model 60, that is close to 20 years old now and I bought it new (Damn, I'm getting old :eek: )

I might suggest a Simmons 44 Mag series scope for ya. I have 2 on various rimfires and they have help up great, keep zero, fully adjustable and clear optics. I believe the model I have is the M1048, it is a 6.5 x 20 with A/O. As already mentioned the A/O is good if your going to be shooting at closer ranges (i.e 50 yards, typical for a .22) You can get one without the target turrets for around $100.00 IIRC.

My Marlins currently include a Model 60, Model 70PSS (Papoose - takedown), Model 883SS (.22 Mag) and a Model 17VS (.17 HMR)

Here's a shot of my 17VS with the scope I mentioned.
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I have a Marlin 795, same as your 7000 except iron sights and non-heavy barrel (albeit being the idiot I am, I actually broke off the rear sights trying to mount the scope from the FRONT :banghead: ), so it's actually even more like yours. Anyways, I went with the Simmons ATV (more specifically ATV4514C) scope. It's 4.5x-14x with 40mm objective, and has an A/O. Now, I'm no expert on optics, but for something like the .22lr, with some decent mounts, should work just fine. It has on mine anyways, but I've never gone to an outdoor range so I just shoot at 25yds indoors. I suggest picking up some decent mounts, because no matter how good your scope is, cheap mounts and rings will negate it. I am using some B-square 2 peice mounts with Burris signature Zee rings with those rubber thingies inside. Seems to be pretty solid. The Simmons ATV can be had for under $100 shipped from Natchez, and the rings/mounts will be another $50 or so, but not a bad deal. I hope to get out to an outdoor range some day and shoot for groups, because seriously, shooting indoors at 25yds with a bipod mounted .22lr rifle with a huge scope makes you look like an idiot. (well, maybe that's just me). Anyways, I'm sure you'll like the gun. Mine has a WAY better trigger than a 10/22 deluxe I had and sold, and feels much better in that it's lighter and to me, better looking. Enjoy!
 
White Knight, I though Rifle Basix only made a drop-in for the Marlin bolt .22--I'll have to looka that up.
Click to expand...

They seem to have recently expanded their product line a great deal.
 
Thanks for the help all, i really appreciate it.

Alright im checking out scopes right now, trying to find what you mentioned, and i have a question or two. You mentioned WA/AO, now there not the same thing right? And is AO something i definetly want?


I really would like something in 4-12X40mm, and it seems simmons has decent ones for under a hundred, but many of them, dont list as AO What is AO exactly? Is it when something closer you can adjust everything so that its clear? I remember on my old scope if something was a little pretty close, i would either have to focus on the reticle or the view, but both where not clear at the same time (only at close distances though).

Thanks!
 
Gotime242 wrote "And is AO something i definetly want?

I really would like something in 4-12X40mm, and it seems simmons has decent ones for under a hundred, but many of them, dont list as AO What is AO exactly? Is it when something closer you can adjust everything so that its clear? I remember on my old scope if something was a little pretty close, i would either have to focus on the reticle or the view, but both where not clear at the same time (only at close distances though)."

Adjustable objective (AO) is very useful if your shooting at varying distance, especially close( like a rimfire is normally used for). Most (non ao scopes) will not be able to focus clearly on a target that is closer than about 45-50 yards. With an Ao you can have a clear sight picture at 25 feet, 58 yards, 352 yards, etc..
As a rule of thumb most non ao scopes are adjusted at the factory to be nice and clear, in focus at 100+ yards. Many scopes sold as "rimfire scopes" are made to be clear at 50 yards.
 
That particular scope came from SWPA. I also see them, often on sale, at Midway as well. You'll save a few bucks shopping around and many places will match prices.

I would provide links but I'm at work and I can't access many websites :cuss:
 
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gotime242 --

Congratulations on your nice rifle.

I believe you'd do well to choose a dedicated .22 rimfire scope, such as one of those offered by Simmons. They are inexpensive and of good quality for what you pay. They are fairly compact and plenty rugged enough to handle .22 RF recoil. I paid under $40 for the fixed 4 power, but they offer a line of variable power scopes as well. Take a look at the last three scopes on this page --
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...path=0:4125:4155:112165&dept=4125&sb=61&bti=0

The main thing about .22 scopes is that they are set up to be parallax free at shorter ranges. For a good explanation of the parallax effect, see - -
http://www.eabco.com/Reports/report01.html
It will safe you a certain amount of frustration.

I suggest you stick with the 2-1/2 to 7 or 3 to 9 power. If/when you use your rifle for small game hunting or plinking at medium ranges, the low power setting will give you a FAR greater field of view and make locating the target easier. Also, at lower power, the focus problem is not near so critical.

Very best of luck to you.
Johnny
 
Well, i went to walmart today...they dont carry simmons anymore (in the store anyway), they had a bushnell "Sportsman" scope for 70 bucks...but to be honest i didnt like the finish.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...165&type=21&dept=4125&path=0:4125:4155:112165

I left the store with two little boxes of remington subsonics though :) as well as a cheap-as-heck little 4x15mm scope, for 6 bucks. I bought it because my rifle doesnt have any iron sights, but i still want to shoot it!!!! So ill use this cheapie while i search for my good one.
 
Gotime242;

As I stated in my original post, I can see you extending the range you want to shoot at with your new .22 to something perhaps beyond 100 yards.

Twenty-two dedicated scopes normally have the parallax set at either 50 or 75 yards. Depending on several factors, as you approach 100 yards, parallax errors can & probably will set in. In that case, an A/O scope makes sense. If, however, you do not see yourself shooting for accuracy at or beyond 100 yards, the A/O becomes a non-factor.

The thing is, most centerfire scopes have better glass than the cheapie .22 only scopes, that cost significantly less money. The centerfire scopes usually are set for parallax at 100 to 150 yards if they are non-A/O. So, to get the benefit of the better optics, you need A/O to properly focus down to short range, as well as extended ranges when using a centerfire type scope on a .22 rimfire.

For instance, a Bushnell Legend 5-15 A/O with a mil-dot reticle will run you about $170.00 these days. I would imagine that this is in the same ball park as what you paid for the gun itself. However, paper at 50 feet indoor, or crows at 110 yards are both perfectly possible & misses can't be blamed on the optics. ( Use wind, fought with wife concentration's off, gas, or a new lot # on the ammo ) Other good scopes are available for less money. Perhaps the Tasco 2.5-10 A/O mil-dot for $60.00 or so is more what you had in mind.

The previously mentioned Simmons scopes can be very good values also. I've got an older Whitetail 4-12 A/O on a pick-up gun .22 that's given excellent service for years now. Haven't babied the sucker either.

900F
 
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Thank you, yes i definetly have decided that the scope i buy will have a/o.

I think i have narrowed it down to:

Simmons ProHunter Model #807716
4-12x40mm , AO, Black Matte

Seems these can be found for just under 100 bucks.

http://www.simmonsoptics.com/page10_11/SimmonsPage10_11.html

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...2165&type=1&dept=4125&path=0:4125:4155:112165

Actually then again, looking at the suggestion above, the 44 mag looks pretty good. Model #801045 4-12x44mm WA/AO

Why would that list as WA/AO and the prohunder just as AO? Whats the difference?
 
Alright, i found the 44 mag 1048 for 99 bucks. So im actually leaning that way now. There is also the Whitetale classic for the same price, just without turret things and 50mm instead.

Descision...

Its going to be one of the two though.
 
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I'm a little late to the party but I just wanted to congratulate you on your new rifle. I hope it provides you with years of enjoyment. Heck, not years, decades!
 
seems like everyone who wants a good scope in a budget recomends the simmons 22 mag. the folks over at rimfirecentral.com would agree as well. as for me, i just put a red dot scope on my marlin 795 for night time rabbit hunting.
 
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