Buying my first ever firearm.

[Rumar]

Howdy all,

So I recently received my PAL and figured it was about time I owned my first firearm. After much research I've decided on a bolt action .22LR. Further research and budgetary limits have narrowed my search down to either a Marlin XT-22R or a Savage Arms Mark II (either model F or G).

At the current moment I am leaning towards the Savage MK II G due to its wood stock, a Mail in Rebate of $25 and that they are made in Ontario(if I'm not mistaken).

Just wanted to get some opinions on either gun because I don't have much experience myself. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

[rgh470]

Both are good choice's. Everyone should own a 22lr, lots of fun and won't break the bank.
Happy shooting!
Personally tho I would get the Savage

[smokeater40]

This,

Both are good choice's. Everyone should own a 22lr, lots of fun and won't break the bank.
Happy shooting!
Personally tho I would get the Savage

[A.D.A.M]

10/22

[Innavedaw]

I own the savage. It is a great gun. Accurate right out of the box.

[sk8r]

I have both - I lean slightly towards the Marlin (which does come in a wood stock, just FYI....).




I enjoy both rifles though, both are very accurate and both actions cycle very well. Never had any problem with either one.

[Steve2121]

I'd go with savage. Both decent options though.

[Blackcats]

I'm with A.D.A.M. 10/22

[Templar Knight]

You would be better off to save some more money , and buy a 22 semi.....preferably a Ruger 10-22 in stainless . I have both bolt and semi 22s ; and the semis are a lot more fun.....you will end up buying a semi eventually anyway...

[roadcarver]

Henry lever action 22LR, fun to shoot!