Marlin VS Savage

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Marlin VS Savage

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I was looking at bolt action 22lr's today, and I was wondering if any of you fine folks had an opinion about these two. Both are bull barreled synthetic blued.

The savage was $230, and had a much nicer scope rail

The marlin was $200 and was taped for a scope rail

What do you think?
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I'm a Marlin man myself but they need an $85 RifeleBasix trigger installed unless you know someone that can clean it up for less$$. If the Savage has the ACCU trigger in it you would be set. Check the price on a CZ too.
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how are the CZ triggers? the accu-trigger was pretty nice. too bad you can only back it down to 2.5 lbs
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Post by Glen »

The trigger on my CZ American 221 is absolutely wonderful!! The set trigger is almost pornographic. :lol:

I'm betting GA will be along to sing their praises also. :wink:
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Post by glenn asher »

CZ rimfires are a lot different than CZ 527s, Glen, and the triggers are cranky at best, left factory. Luckily, a $15 Brooks trigger kit can fix that real easily. CZ DOES have a set triggered rimfire, the 453, but it's not cost effective to buy that one. Do the math.

CZ 452= $339 +$15 trigger kit=$354
CZ 453= $439 no trigger kit needed :lol:
But, to get back on topic, Sportfaller was interested in Marlin or Savages, and all the new Savage rimfires come with Accutriggers, which are nice pieces, and don't need the Rifle Basix $65 re-do that Marlins and older Savages need.
Given those choices, I'd go with the CZ452 American of course, but I could certainly live happily with a new Savage, IF it had the Accutrigger. A buddy of mine just bought one in HMR, took out the blade in the Accutrigger (NO, I do NOT recommend this) and got a sweet 6 ounce pull from his new toy, This is on the thumbhole stocked model, the fancy Dan model.
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Post by Glen »

I learned something new today. Thanks GA!! :wink:

The Savage has the better trigger but I know what I would do. :lol:


:shrug: I'm a Marlin Man. :wtg:
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Post by Squatting Wolf »

I'd take the savage all the way. I've had both, no longer own the Marlin! My new savage likes to tear ragged holes!
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I bought the savage today in 22lr. Range report and pics to follow!
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got the first few rounds down the pipe today in the new savage. even with a very cheap old tasco (good rings though) and cheap bulk ammo, I'm minute-O'-skippy for sure!
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this is a 5 round group at 50 yards
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and this is a 3 round group at 50.
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does anyone know of larger clips and single shot followers ?
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Post by Squatting Wolf »

SportFaller - I'm glad you went with the Savage, my buddy has the same rifle as yours and I've got the Mark-II BV (laminate version). I've had good luck with Federal Game-Shok 40 grainers so far. Last weekend I put 8 shots in one jagged hole at 50 yards! As far as your clip question, I know Savage makes 5 shot and 10 shot clips. I've got a couple 5 shots with mine and my buddy went with the 10 shots.
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Post by huntsman22 »

Sport, Looks like ya got a goody. Is this the one you are thinking of painting? If so, I'd like to see the finished product. I just bought a .22 online. It should be here the end of next week. I will prolly paint it, too. Don
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Yeah, I'll be painting it this week I think. when I painted my 204 I painted it all, scope, action, everything. This one I'm planning on pulling the stock, painting it tan (or maybe the tan sandstone stuff) with black web over top. I think it will look great when its done.

I just wish i could find a single shot follower for when i'm shooting off the bench, reloading the tiny clip is kinda a pain. Guess I'll have to make one!
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Post by Squatting Wolf »

SportFaller - let me know if you find a single shot follower....I've done a few searches but haven't had any luck yet.
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Post by SportFaller »

here is the new paint, After seein how nice it looked I dont think I'll do any web paint on it, keep it clean and simple, you know?
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As far as the single shot follower, I cant find one. Next weekend while I have access to a machine shop I may give it a shot making one, looks easy enough.... or maybe I'm just an idiot :lol:
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Post by Hotshot »

That's so beautifull I think I have to have one of my own.
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