Marlin XT-22R vs Savage Arms Mark II

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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.
 
Congrats on getting your PAL~"new gun day" is the best kind of day I know of! :) OF the two you've narrowed-down to, I'd personally pick the Marlin XT. They can be had with a wood stock too of course~your local dealer should be able to get you one relatively quickly. First gun on this page;

http://marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/xt/XT22.asp

HTH's advice on the Ruger American is good too. I'm not a fan of Ruger auto-loaders (ie, the 10/22) but I've had a Ruger American in my hands a 1/2 dozen times and worked hard to talk myself out of it. Only managed to because of all the other 22s at home not seeing quite enough use. lol Anyhow~back to the RAR...I believe the last time I looked a new one was about $329 but I haven't checked in recent months.
 
Marlin XT Best bang for the buck i have come across , start and end most range days , accurate out of the box
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I'm pretty happy with my wood stocked Marlin XT. The first one came with a hairline crack in the stock, Cabela's was happy to exchange it though. I also have a Lakefield Mark II, which for most intents and purposes is the same as the Savage version. You really can't go wrong either way, they're both perfectly serviceable rifles and more than accurate enough for plinking and pest control. I prefer the Marlin slightly, but the Lakefield is 25+ years old, haven't used a newer Savage with the wood stock though. The Uncle has a synthetic with the heavy barrel, it's a ridiculously good shooter.
 
I don't think you will be unhappy with either the Marlin or the Savage, both are plenty accurate, good working guns.

I would say with the Black Friday and Cristmas sales that typically happen over the next few months, i would keep your options open and get whatever one you get the best deal on.
 
I have the "Ontario Made" Savage. I love it! You win with any of the three. Watch for sales. But I would not buy the package deal, as the scope was not the best. I wound giving it away. Buy the rifle then the best optic you can. You will be happier in the end. (Wish I had listened to myself)
 
only think I don't like about the mark ii G, the wood stock is very soft and has a tinfoil bottom metal

I feel the marlin has a better quality magazine, the savage mags often require tweaking, my marlins haven't required any tweaking and seem better built, sturdier imo
 
I have a soft spot for Marlin. I have an XT-22 coming in the mail shortly, always wanted one. IMO it feels more sturdy than a Savage. But to each their own.

I currently own a ruger american .22 Highly recommended.
 
hometownhero said:
don't forget the ruger american rimfire. Same ish price point and in my opinion better built gun.
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The Savage Mk II G is a really good rifle for the price point. Its a terrific choice for a first rifle. The stock feels good, it has a raised comb, drilled and tapped for 5/8 " bases, Acutrigger, shoots very well.

The Ruger would cost about 50% more to buy.

I have a Savage Mk II (albeit a heavy barrel with laminated stock) and I also own a Ruger American Rimfire. I do like the invoations of the Ruger (dual height comb and the v-block bedding system) but it won't shoot any better than my Savage.
 
I have a savage MKii G with a set of crappy sun optics rings that are missing a screw in the top of one ring, a cheap Simmons .22 mag 3-9x40 scope, and a custom fabricated new bottom metal that my mechanic/machinist made up for $40 and the damn thing put 10 shots in about a 2.5" group at 100 yards with ####ty bulk Winchester ammo. I haven't gotten to group it myself yet, that was the girlfriend shooting it for ####s and giggles while I sighted in my hunting rifles. I'm positive it'll do even better with higher quality ammo. My vote is savage all the way
 
I just went threw the research and reading. In the end I ordered a MK2. Mostly based on the accuracy reports and wanting to give this accutrigger thing a try. Not the prettiest guns. I think a CZ is a sharp looking rimfire. But been there don't that.

My MK2 is in tha Mail. So no real world experance yet.
 
I bought a Savage Mark II FV (heavy barrel, synthetic stock) from another member on the EE. You will not be disappointed with the rifle, for the money. It will cloverleaf at 50yds with premium ammo (Eley) out of the box with no modifications. 22s are very sensitive when it comes to ammo and you will need to test several brands to see which one shoots best in your rifle. Using bulk Winchester Dynapoint ammo (~0.06 per round), average group size is around 1.0" or 2MOA. With CCI Standard Velocity (~0.15 per round), my tested average group size was 0.72" or 1.44MOA. Shooting Eley Team (~0.30 per round) my average group size was 0.59" or 1.18MOA. The rifle was not cleaned between brands (mine will shoot terribly until the barrel is fouled again, 20-50rds) and 4 groups of 5 shots were fired with each brand (at 50yds) off a bipod and no rear rest. The first group was always larger and throws the averages a bit (Eley 0.528" average omitting first group, 1.06MOA). I'm sure you could shrink these numbers with different ammo (I have not tested other premium brands such as RWS or SK) and lots of practice.

If you end up getting a synthetic model, you might as well order a TacPro Adjustable Cheek Rest for Narrow Stocks at the same time. The drop in comb on the synthetic stock is pretty uncomfortable when shooting with a scope. You get more of a chin-weld than a cheek-weld and I'm sure this is affecting my groups as well. There is lots of aftermarket support for the Mark II so you will be able to find all sorts of upgrades to improve the looks and performance.

I have not owned a Marlin or any of the other modern .22 bolt offerings but my Mark II shoots much better than either of the two Cooeys I have owned; different animal altogether.
 
762shooter said:
The Savage Mk II G is a really good rifle for the price point. Its a terrific choice for a first rifle. The stock feels good, it has a raised comb, drilled and tapped for 5/8 " bases, Acutrigger, shoots very well.

The Ruger would cost about 50% more to buy.

I have a Savage Mk II (albeit a heavy barrel with laminated stock) and I also own a Ruger American Rimfire. I do like the invoations of the Ruger (dual height comb and the v-block bedding system) but it won't shoot any better than my Savage.
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You get what you pay for. Had many savages. Got fed up with the hit and miss accuracy, action that is 3" longer then it should be, and over all toy like feel to them. Marlin isn't much better.

hoytcanon said:
And the best rimfire magazine available.
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You can say that again.

My gf just got a rar and really like that rifle and I don't usually like anything other then cz rimfires.
 
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