Bolt 22, New Savage or used Marlin

Fuzzymaster · January 31, 2016, 12:10 PM

I am wanting to get a 22 bolt rifle and do not want to pay for a CZ. So it looks like a new Savage model, FV or FV SR would be my choice. The SR just because the HPA bill might pass, hopefully at some point. Now, some of the older Marlins are said to have amazing accuracy. The money saved could go for glass. The rifle will be used for mainly pests, but it;s fun to shoot paper and see a nice little group.

Greg500sw · January 31, 2016, 12:23 PM

Savage FVSR gets my vote.

Be careful, they are fun to trick out...

I paid $225 for mine brand new and have put probably 6x what I paid for it in stuff to make it "Tacticool"

It's my go to pest gun inside 200 yards for anything coyote size and smaller.

With match ammo It will put 5 shots into a inch square at 100 yards darn near every time. Even when it doesn't it says under 1.3"

Dranrab · January 31, 2016, 02:12 PM

Greg that is a seriously sweet rig. OP, the Savage heavy barrel rifles are hard to beat. The Accu-trigger is fantastic. I have never heard of one being inaccurate. About the only functional complaints I have ever heard of was cheesy magazine related issues.

Snyper · January 31, 2016, 03:16 PM

Even the cheapest 22's are inherently accurate.
I'd get a Ruger 77/22 myself, or any tube fed bolt action.
The crappy magazines are the biggest drawback to most 22's

alex0535 · January 31, 2016, 03:35 PM

My only Marlin vs savage rimfire bolt experience was with a light barreled savage 93r17 and a heavy barreled Marlin 917v both in 17 hmr.

I liked the Marlin more, its used and pre-remington. What I would look for would be something before that too. My complaint is that the savage accu-trigger will trounce any Marlin trigger from that time. You'll probably want to budget a rifle basics trigger for it.

A heavy barreled savage would probably be great, and you won't have to buy a new trigger to get a weight you want for better accuracy.

At this point I've coveted the CZ rimfires long enough, and they have a reputation for shooters, and an even more adjustable trigger than the savage, that id also heavily consider one from them.

akguy59 · January 31, 2016, 06:24 PM

another one to consider would be the Ruger American rimfire. I have one with the 18" threaded barrel and love it. Great trigger, highly accurate, interchangeable stock combs. Also very reasonably priced, I got mine for pocket change over $250.

Panfisher · January 31, 2016, 06:44 PM

Personally I don't like magazines sticking our the bottom of a rifle, ones I have owned never caused me any problems just don't like it. I like clean lines and not too heavy as I like to hunt and not belly up to the target line in competition. Did that in college and it left me wanting the smell of the woods and a squirrel or two on my belt. I have never had a bad shooting Marlin, but like the Savages too. Hold some of each and at least one will call your name and you will keep.coming back to it. I love my Ruger 77/22.

Fuzzymaster · February 1, 2016, 05:42 PM

I looked the the Ruger American Rimfire, and found the Model 8334 Predator. I like everything about it except haven't found many reviews, especially accuracy. Thats where Savage MKII always seems to shine.

January 31, 2016, 12:10 PM	#1
Fuzzymaster Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Posts: 89	Bolt 22, New Savage or used Marlin I am wanting to get a 22 bolt rifle and do not want to pay for a CZ. So it looks like a new Savage model, FV or FV SR would be my choice. The SR just because the HPA bill might pass, hopefully at some point. Now, some of the older Marlins are said to have amazing accuracy. The money saved could go for glass. The rifle will be used for mainly pests, but it;s fun to shoot paper and see a nice little group.

January 31, 2016, 03:16 PM	#4
Snyper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,047	Even the cheapest 22's are inherently accurate. I'd get a Ruger 77/22 myself, or any tube fed bolt action. The crappy magazines are the biggest drawback to most 22's __________________ One shot, one kill

January 31, 2016, 12:23 PM	#2
Greg500sw Member Join Date: February 23, 2014 Posts: 43	Savage FVSR gets my vote. Be careful, they are fun to trick out... I paid $225 for mine brand new and have put probably 6x what I paid for it in stuff to make it "Tacticool" It's my go to pest gun inside 200 yards for anything coyote size and smaller. With match ammo It will put 5 shots into a inch square at 100 yards darn near every time. Even when it doesn't it says under 1.3"

January 31, 2016, 02:12 PM	#3
Dranrab Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2016 Location: NOLA Posts: 203	Greg that is a seriously sweet rig. OP, the Savage heavy barrel rifles are hard to beat. The Accu-trigger is fantastic. I have never heard of one being inaccurate. About the only functional complaints I have ever heard of was cheesy magazine related issues.

January 31, 2016, 03:35 PM	#5
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	My only Marlin vs savage rimfire bolt experience was with a light barreled savage 93r17 and a heavy barreled Marlin 917v both in 17 hmr. I liked the Marlin more, its used and pre-remington. What I would look for would be something before that too. My complaint is that the savage accu-trigger will trounce any Marlin trigger from that time. You'll probably want to budget a rifle basics trigger for it. A heavy barreled savage would probably be great, and you won't have to buy a new trigger to get a weight you want for better accuracy. At this point I've coveted the CZ rimfires long enough, and they have a reputation for shooters, and an even more adjustable trigger than the savage, that id also heavily consider one from them.

January 31, 2016, 06:24 PM	#6
akguy59 Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2016 Posts: 1	another one to consider would be the Ruger American rimfire. I have one with the 18" threaded barrel and love it. Great trigger, highly accurate, interchangeable stock combs. Also very reasonably priced, I got mine for pocket change over $250.

January 31, 2016, 06:44 PM	#7
Panfisher Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,337	Personally I don't like magazines sticking our the bottom of a rifle, ones I have owned never caused me any problems just don't like it. I like clean lines and not too heavy as I like to hunt and not belly up to the target line in competition. Did that in college and it left me wanting the smell of the woods and a squirrel or two on my belt. I have never had a bad shooting Marlin, but like the Savages too. Hold some of each and at least one will call your name and you will keep.coming back to it. I love my Ruger 77/22.

February 1, 2016, 05:42 PM	#8
Fuzzymaster Member Join Date: January 6, 2009 Posts: 89	I looked the the Ruger American Rimfire, and found the Model 8334 Predator. I like everything about it except haven't found many reviews, especially accuracy. Thats where Savage MKII always seems to shine.