So I'm kind of looking at a marlin 795 now as a cheap .22. I can get one for $180cdn new. Obviously a cheap ass gun but reviews seem favourable for a 'cheap ass gun'.
Jonny I heard you on the Ruger 10/22 it's just fallen out of favour in Canada as its magazines are interchangeable with a handgun so they are limited to 10rd clips because the 25rd clips can fit in a handgun they are restricted whether used for a rifle or not. But other rimfire rifles who's magazines are only rifle specific aren't limited at all if that makes any sense at all to a non-Canadian. Lol. Also they are quite a bit more expensive of a gun, double the price of the 795 marlin I'm looking at from what I've seen. And semi-auto 25rd magazine sounds kind of fun, making the 795 seem favourable. Also been looking at the Remington 597 a bit but about 90 bucks more and the reviews seem to mention a lot of jamming.
I did hear you too on the bolt action Jim but semi just seems like it'd be a lot more fun in a little plinker like this? But maybe bolt would mean a more reliable higher quality gun in the same sort of price range?
Any thoughts on the marlin 795 anyone?
Not in a mad rush here so just trying to mull things over.