Quicky range report: Marlin 795

[Joe Williams]

Surprised Sean with his belated birthday present last night, a Marlin 795. We took him to the range today so he could break her in. This is just a "first impressions" report. I'll do up a better one another time.

He put two hundred rounds through the gun today. Used Winchester 333, CCI Mini-Mag hollopoints, Remington Thunderbolts, and CCI Blazers. Gun ate 'em all with no complaints.

I sighted the gun in for him with Winchester 333 ammo. The gun shoots into less than an inch with this ammo at 50 yards, into about an inch with Mini-Mags.

The trigger is OK, better than my 10/22s. It's got some take-up, then it's fairly light and crisp. I like the bolt hold open a lot better than the one on my 10/22 or Cathy's Model 60. It's easy to use, easy to reach, and works positively. Sights are basic but good, though we mounted a scope on it.

The gun is light, short, well balanced, quick handling, even with a scope on it. I liked the feel of the grip quite a lot.

Gun comes equipped with sling mounts and is grooved for tipoff scope mounts.

We paid $125 for the gun, and it can be found on sale cheaper some places. Marlin is also offering a $25 rebate on the gun through the end of the year. That makes this an absolutely SCREAMING deal. I'm not at all sure I don't like it better than my 10/22.

 

[Cru]

Glad he likes it!

They are super fun guns!

 

[rjstamp]

I love Marlin...very well made guns and accurate too...something to pass down to the grandkids!

 

[kimmi]

Yay Marlin 795!! I love mine! It's so much fun!

 

[HamsterStyle]

Where did you pick it up at? I am debating between this gun and a savage mark II bolt action for my son.

 

[Joe Williams]

Where did you pick it up at? I am debating between this gun and a savage mark II bolt action for my son.

We bought it at Big R in Crawfordsville.

I had a Savage MK II with wood stock, heavy barrel, and accu-trigger. It was my favorite, and I want another sooner or later.

 

[billybob44]

Marlin 795

Sounds like a great deal Joe..I haven't had the chance to fire one of those. I'm kind of an old Marlin fan. First rifle was a Model 39A and have added several on since then.
Speak of Ruger 10-22"s, I have the trigger groups out of two of mine-sent down to KY. for a fella to re-work/lighten up for me. He does good work and his prices are in line.
Good luck/good shooting with your new $100.00 rifle...

 

[Expat]

Sounds like a good time for all. Great report.

 

[aclark]

Glad to hear the good report. I have been debating if I should get one to go along with my Model 60 and set it up as a LTR. Think I may just have to "pull the trigger" and get one here soon.

 

[Griffeycom]

Are these 795's smaller than a 10/22? Stock size anyway. I let my little sister shoot my 10/22 when I bought it last week, first time she had ever shot a rifle and she hit the bulls-eye more times than not. The 10/22 is a little too big for her though so I'd like to buy her something smaller...besides a cricket if I don't have to..

 

[Joe Williams]

The stock is slimmer, the gun is lighter. I've not measured it, but my 11 y/o son finds it to be a better fit for him than my 10/22, yet it fits me fine.

Personally, I think the standard stock on the 10/22 is pretty chunky.

 

[HamsterStyle]

I took my almost 7 year old out cast weekend and he tried a few rifles on. The 795 seemed to be the lightest as far as the non-youth rifles go. He did try a compact 10-22 and it fit well but it was still a wee bit on the heavy side.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

My 10/22 stays in the safe sighted for yard squirrel loads and my 795 does all the real work. Love that gun. Best rimfire purchase I've ever made.

 

[Audie Murphy]

The 795 was the first 22 rifle I had purchased. Great rifle, accurate as all get out and very cost effective. It was my sons favorite to shoot until he started shooting my AR.

 

[Griffeycom]

The stock is slimmer, the gun is lighter. I've not measured it, but my 11 y/o son finds it to be a better fit for him than my 10/22, yet it fits me fine.

Personally, I think the standard stock on the 10/22 is pretty chunky.

Thanks, I will check one out if I find one around here.