Have been looking for a short fast handling semi .22 for some time.Based on my research,talking to other rimfire owners and visiting many websites I decided to buy a blued synth stocked Marlin 795.Because there was still snow on the ground I decided to tear it down and start doing some detail work on it ie; removing burrs,polishing the bolt and other bearing surfaces and generally just checking it out.One thing I noticed right away was how tight the mags fit in the well.I did some polishing and fitting in that area.It's better but still not ideal.I'd like the mags to drop free but that could cause feeding issues.
The trigger is another place that could stand improvement.I noticed that as you squeeze the trigger,the hammer moves back slightly before it finally breaks and it is on the heavy side.Later for that.
I also noticed that the forearm touched the barrel in a couple of places so I did some relieving with a Dremel.
I bought a cheap 3-9x32 WA/AO scope for it made by Simmons that includes mounts.
Anyway,the snow is finally gone from my range and I tested it out yesterday.I had some old ammo from 20 years ago and bought some new stuff to try including CCI minimags,Federal champion,Remington game load,American Eagle.All copper wash hollow points.I had heard Marlins don't like lead.
Range report;
Fired at 25yds.9X setting on scope(after sight in).
5 shot groups using 4 mags(in rotation)
All groups measured outside dimensions.Vertical and horizontal.
High Velocity Hollow Point loads;
CCI minimags---one round hole.3/8" x3/8"
Federal Champion---one elongated hole.1/2" x 3/8".
Remington Game Loads---1/2" x 1/2"
American Eagle ---5/8" x 3/4"
PMC Preditor---1/2" x 5/8"
Winchester Super X---5/8" x 3/8"
Federal Hi power---3/4" x 1/2"
Remington Yellow Jackets---3/4" x 3/4"
Ruko Hp---1/4" x 3/8"
Armscor Precision---1" x 1/2"---5/8" x 1/2" without flyer
Lead bullet target loads;
Winchester T22---3/8" x 3/8"
American Eagle---5/8" x 3/8"
CCI Green Tag---5/8" x 7/16"
No failures to feed.No failures to eject.
One misfire with Winchester Super X and Remington Game Load.Will have to check that out.
Paper target was .22 sporting rifle competition target with 1" bullseye and a 3/8" dotted circle dead center.
All high velocity hollow points impacted very close to same spot on bullseye and as far as I'm concerned could be interchangeable without having to adjust scope.
Final Thoughts;
The scope did have a tendency to walk back towards my eye,even after tightening it down.I didn't want to crank on it.The gun is really light and recoil does have an effect.I think I'm going to try cutting some teeth into the scope mount claws with a dremel and see if that fixes it.
Shooting off hand I found the gun a tad too light to keep steady.Could try a bipod for weight or.....the stock is hollow so there's room to fill with something.Lead shot mixed with apoxy ?
Guys at the range looked at the targets and said "she's a keeper".I think so !
Anyway,hope this helps potential buyers.
Cheers.
ah the heck with it i just bought one so i am gonna find out myself.
