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Posted: 12/25/2003 9:31:02 AM EDT
Finally mounted a Simmons 22Mag 4x32 scope I've had laying around for years on my Marlin 25N (also laying around for years) and took it to the range last weekend. I was stunned with the accuracy of that inexpensive little rifle!
A couple of the 50yd groups: First group shot for zero  Zeroed - Damn flyer...  For less than $150 for the rifle and scope, I don't know that you can find a better starter rifle out there. |
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Posted: 12/26/2003 11:57:50 AM EDT
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the marlin microgroove barrels are wonderful!
they may be 'cheap' rifles to some, but they are 'good' rifles to me! |
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Posted: 12/26/2003 5:51:46 PM EDT
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I gave my nephew a Marlin 25N for Christmas four years ago. His father fired a 20 yard, 5 shot group (with stock iron sights) that could be covered by a quarter.
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Posted: 12/27/2003 9:59:06 AM EDT
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Right on!! I have exactly the same setup as you. A Marlin 25N with a Simmons 22Mag 4x32 scope. I'm very pleased with my rifle, although i've never been able to get groups like that at 50 yards with it. What were you using for a rest? I just stuff my school backpack with old clothes and use that
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Posted: 12/27/2003 12:33:19 PM EDT
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For a rest, I was using a 50cal ammo can on its side with a small sandbag atop as in the image below of a buddy shooting the rifle. Ammo was Wolf Match Extra.
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Posted: 12/27/2003 1:06:18 PM EDT
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Hey, Red. Not to change the subject here, but how much did you pay for the digital calipers, and from where did you get them?
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Posted: 12/27/2003 2:55:04 PM EDT
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Demordrah,
It was one of those rare opportunities you come across every now and again where you pay next to nothing for quality merchandise. My company does a lot of IT consulting for Sears and they were closing a distribution center here in town. As a "consolation" to their employees who were about to be jobless, they were offered items at 50% below cost. They invited our company to participate, and participate we did. IIRC, they were $30 but retail for around $80. Edited to add: Where in NH are you? I grew up in Manchester. |
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Posted: 12/27/2003 8:27:56 PM EDT
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Small world, I guess. I live in Manchester.
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Posted: 12/28/2003 2:31:33 PM EDT
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Seems smaller every day. I'm heading back there for my 20th HS class reunion next Thanksgiving. I'll drop you a line beforehand and see if we can't get together for a little trigger time.
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Posted: 12/28/2003 2:41:30 PM EDT
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Sounds like fun
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