Buying my first ever firearm.

Rumar

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

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I enjoy both rifles though, both are very accurate and both actions cycle very well. Never had any problem with either one.
 
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...
 
First of all, thank you everyone for the input.

Don't get me wrong, at first I did consider the 10/22. I even bought a spare magazine before I got my PAL. However being a beginner I realized I would learn more from a bolt action than a semi-auto. They're also 75% higher in price than the two I'm looking at now (at least at SAIL, Bass pro, Cabela's and Le Baron).

I'll keep you guys posted.
 
Rumar said:
First of all, thank you everyone for the input.

Don't get me wrong, at first I did consider the 10/22. I even bought a spare magazine before I got my PAL. However being a beginner I realized I would learn more from a bolt action than a semi-auto. They're also 75% higher in price than the two I'm looking at now (at least at SAIL, Bass pro, Cabela's and Le Baron).

I'll keep you guys posted.
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Nice that you are thinking about how a bolt action will help you learn more. A semi-auto encourages blazing away for fun while the bolt action makes you focus.
 
Rumar said:
First of all, thank you everyone for the input.

Don't get me wrong, at first I did consider the 10/22. I even bought a spare magazine before I got my PAL. However being a beginner I realized I would learn more from a bolt action than a semi-auto. They're also 75% higher in price than the two I'm looking at now (at least at SAIL, Bass pro, Cabela's and Le Baron).

I'll keep you guys posted.
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Smart! Couldn't have said it better myself.
 
I have owned bolts, semis, pumps, levers all in 22 cal. but the Henry golden boy is the finest of them all. Best quality I have ever seen. Simply a pleasure to shoot.
 
You need to have a 22 / 12gauge / 30.06 / 7.62 x 39 - budget a grand to 1500 and you are good to go in my opinion. (Course that's minimum as there is always a better tool depending on the job.)
 
Get a bolt/lever/pump. In a few years time get a semi. The bolt/lever/pump or better yet a single shot will teach you to aim and improve your shooting. Semis are fun but a lot of that fun comes from wasting ammo. Personally I would stay away from a 10/22. I just don't really like them there is no real strong reason for my last comment.
 
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