Marlin xt17v

countryboy12v · March 10, 2013, 01:08 PM

Anyone have one or have any experience with one?
Thanks,
Keith.

alex0535 · March 10, 2013, 02:01 PM

I have its older brother the Marlin 917v, it doesn't have the adjustable trigger otherwise they are about the same. I think it was made when Marlin was Marlin instead of Remington.

Tack driver of a rifle, especially if you live somewhere without a lot of wind.

From 65 yards I produce groups like this reliably shooting prone with a bipod.

Mine has killed a lot of squirrels. Any squirrel I can see inside of 120 yards is in mortal danger. When the .17 HMR 17 grain V-max hits them, they fall out of the tree and are dead before they hit the ground.

I have loved mine though, bought it used and I think someone did not realize what they had.

From 65 yards I like to use 1/4" targets. I like to use symbols on playing cards for targets.

If you don't mind paying 13-15 dollars for 50 rounds of ammo, you will love the rifle.

countryboy12v · March 10, 2013, 07:41 PM

Alex- thanks for the info. That's a nice group. Unfortunately I live in Kansas where it's windy 400 days outta the year.

But I do have a wind blocked area to shoot in.

alex0535 · March 10, 2013, 09:34 PM

I am a huge fan of .17 HMR, but I think for where you are situated and the wind you have there, .22 magnum would be a better option. The little 15-20 grain bullets are pushed around by wind.

With a .22 magnum the bullet weights are more in the 30-50 grain range and there will be less drift with the heavier bullet.

Inspector3711 · March 11, 2013, 06:37 AM

Wait until the new 17 WSM comes out in May is my advice. I have a 17 HMR already (love the cartridge), but I'll be adding a WSM to my collection for sure.... An extra thousand feet per second should help it cope with wind a little better.... The ammo is suppose to be comparable in price to 17 HMR too.

countryboy12v · March 11, 2013, 09:00 AM

Thanks for all the info guys. My search continues.
Keith.

March 10, 2013, 01:08 PM	#1
countryboy12v Member Join Date: September 26, 2011 Posts: 21	Marlin xt17v Anyone have one or have any experience with one? Thanks, Keith.

March 10, 2013, 07:41 PM	#3
countryboy12v Member Join Date: September 26, 2011 Posts: 21	Alex- thanks for the info. That's a nice group. Unfortunately I live in Kansas where it's windy 400 days outta the year. But I do have a wind blocked area to shoot in. __________________ Glock 30 edc. RIA 2011 Tactical. Remington 700 sps tactical. Remington 870. Winchester SX2. Palmetto State AR. Marlin XT-17. Savage 110B .223. Smith & Wesson model 28-8 45ACP.

March 11, 2013, 06:37 AM	#5
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	Wait until the new 17 WSM comes out in May is my advice. I have a 17 HMR already (love the cartridge), but I'll be adding a WSM to my collection for sure.... An extra thousand feet per second should help it cope with wind a little better.... The ammo is suppose to be comparable in price to 17 HMR too. __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell

March 11, 2013, 09:00 AM	#6
countryboy12v Member Join Date: September 26, 2011 Posts: 21	Thanks for all the info guys. My search continues. Keith. __________________ Glock 30 edc. RIA 2011 Tactical. Remington 700 sps tactical. Remington 870. Winchester SX2. Palmetto State AR. Marlin XT-17. Savage 110B .223. Smith & Wesson model 28-8 45ACP.

March 10, 2013, 02:01 PM	#2
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	I have its older brother the Marlin 917v, it doesn't have the adjustable trigger otherwise they are about the same. I think it was made when Marlin was Marlin instead of Remington. Tack driver of a rifle, especially if you live somewhere without a lot of wind. From 65 yards I produce groups like this reliably shooting prone with a bipod. Mine has killed a lot of squirrels. Any squirrel I can see inside of 120 yards is in mortal danger. When the .17 HMR 17 grain V-max hits them, they fall out of the tree and are dead before they hit the ground. I have loved mine though, bought it used and I think someone did not realize what they had. From 65 yards I like to use 1/4" targets. I like to use symbols on playing cards for targets. If you don't mind paying 13-15 dollars for 50 rounds of ammo, you will love the rifle.

March 10, 2013, 09:34 PM	#4
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 908	I am a huge fan of .17 HMR, but I think for where you are situated and the wind you have there, .22 magnum would be a better option. The little 15-20 grain bullets are pushed around by wind. With a .22 magnum the bullet weights are more in the 30-50 grain range and there will be less drift with the heavier bullet.