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I love my Marlin 917v, I bought it used for a little over $200. The rifle had seen very little use from prior owner. I can group inside a quarter inch from 75 yards if I do my part. I have done one modification to it in the form of installing a lighter trigger return spring resulting in a light but still very safe trigger.
Marlin made a .22 magnum version that looks identical. Depending on how much wind you have, I really love .17 HMR for rodent control.
I would almost recommend getting a well cared for used marlin .22 mag, if it was built as well as mine is. I would look for one built before they were purchased by Remington. The only issue with mine was making the trigger a bit lighter, which was very easy.
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