Show us your Marlin 70P/70PSS/Papoose
- Thread starter mtbore
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Can we be permitted silencers/suppressors?
You're right; not an entirely fair challenge. (Excluding non-functional fake-suppressor fashion accessories
)But a high-capacity drum mag would be legal and useful on such a fun plinking rifle.
Or a folding stock... that would reduce the taken-down length of the longer of the two pieces. By my calcs, 9"+ can be folded/removed/telescoped from the Papoose stock and still have it considered non-restricted.
I thought the Kiwi's bipod modification and barrel laser (for checking scope zero after reassembly) were smart.
Another iteration of my Papoose... it's still just 4 lbs, including cheapo Tasco scope, Harris barrel-clamp for a swivel stud, and ATI glass-filled nylon bipod.
I wasn't thrilled about clamping something to an otherwise free-floating barrel but it was an experiment. First experience with a bipod... my gawd it makes for relaxed and fun shooting! I put 300 rounds through it this afternoon and except one strange bolt-stuck-open problem (that I solved with a clueless disassembly & reassembly), I love this little rifle. I was happily making Loonie-sized groups at 50 yards with a bit of luck. I know that sucks by many of your standards but the whole rig still breaks down in seconds and fits in the little case, which makes me smile even more.
I wasn't thrilled about clamping something to an otherwise free-floating barrel but it was an experiment. First experience with a bipod... my gawd it makes for relaxed and fun shooting! I put 300 rounds through it this afternoon and except one strange bolt-stuck-open problem (that I solved with a clueless disassembly & reassembly), I love this little rifle. I was happily making Loonie-sized groups at 50 yards with a bit of luck. I know that sucks by many of your standards but the whole rig still breaks down in seconds and fits in the little case, which makes me smile even more.
But a high-capacity drum mag would be legal and useful on such a fun plinking rifle.
I've yet to find a hi-cap mag on that model of Marlin.
I know that sucks by many of your standards but the whole rig still breaks down in seconds and fits in the little case, which makes me smile even more.
Tell me you haven't envisioned adding a short-short barrel to that lovely Marlin pistol-grip.
Tell me you haven't envisioned adding a short-short barrel to that lovely Marlin pistol-grip.
Good idea.
Here's a mockup, for fun, of a mod in the opposite direction. Keep the 16" barrel and cut down the stock to a pistol grip only. A very laid-back pistol grip. And maybe an awkward balance. But the papoose is so light that cutting off a good portion of stock leaves it weighing not too much more than some pistols...
Est. OAL: 26.8"
Est. weight: 44 oz.
Est. classification: non-restricted?
Good idea.
Here's a mockup, for fun, of a mod in the opposite direction. Keep the 16" barrel and cut down the stock to a pistol grip only. A very laid-back pistol grip. And maybe an awkward balance. But the papoose is so light that cutting off a good portion of stock leaves it weighing not too much more than some pistols...
Est. OAL: 26.8"
Est. weight: 44 oz.
Est. classification: non-restricted?
Now, who could think of - gasp - such a thing
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Hehe...
