Which rimfire rifle?

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Hello guys, I was looking at the Marlin 925R and the Savage Mark II FV Heavy Barrel and was wondering which one would be the better choice over the other? Are the build qualities the same? One better over the other? Accuracy? As I've never owned anything from either company I'm looking for some help. Thanks for any assistance you can provide :)
 
I have a Mk-II FV and it is extremely accurate. Included a weaver base as well.

I'm not sure if the bull barrel is well balanced for field carry, I guess I will have to go grouse hunting tommorw and find out. :)
 
I have owned a couple savages now, all bull barrel, two accu trigger one not (I loved both styles), in 17HMR and 22 LR and I have never been disappointed with any of them! They are extremely great value, damn accurate, and reliable. Savage has my vote 100%
 
You should compare Marlin 925R to the Savage Mark II none-Heavy Barrel, then it will be a fair game. I have heard a lot of good things about 925R. However, my Mark II is very accurate. According to my exp, choose which one does not really matter because:
1. They are both great guns. I bet you have done some search.
2. a bolt action rimfire will likely outshoot you anyway
3. if you like both, you will get both of them in the end
 
Savage got my vote too :D

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Savage would be my pick...

I have two they are a fantastic out of box rimfire rifle for the price.

My Marlin 981T 22 shoots very well too (50-60M) but I like and enjoy the Savages more for punching paper.

I doubt you will be disappointed with the Savage.
 
I would like a definition of "Extremely Accurate" as applied to these rather mundane rifles. :rolleyes:
10 shot groups - ½" @ 50 meters? ¾" ? 1" ? I suspect most of the Savage owners have yet to shoot an "Extremely Accurate" 22 rimfire. ;) :D Regards, Eagleye
 
Eagleye said:
I would like a definition of "Extremely Accurate" as applied to these rather mundane rifles. :rolleyes:
10 shot groups - ½" @ 50 meters? ¾" ? 1" ? I suspect most of the Savage owners have yet to shoot an "Extremely Accurate" 22 rimfire. ;) :D Regards, Eagleye
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"Extremely Accurate for an out of the box plain jane rimfire."

1/2 an inch at 50 yards isnt too hard to do (and my model "G" doesn't have the bull barrel). Haven't tried out to 100 yet though since there is no need. :D
 
I have a Marlin 25MN that I bought over 15 years ago that has shot a five shot grouping at 100 yards that can be covered with a nickle. I wouldn't trade or sell it for a grand. New is not necessarily better. Out of the box this rifle was a POS. Fit was terrible, you couldn't even move the bolt completely or take the mag out. Fore stock was rough, the fit and finish of all metal parts was rough. It was a Swan awaiting attention and I have spent many an hour pouring time into it.

I have no idea of what to expect out of the New Marlin 925R, but if history of their family of firearms is any indication, I'd be on top of the new Marlin.
 
OP: I really like my Savage.... I have 2! It gets my vote. But in fairness I have never even shot the Marlin.

Eagleye:

I consider a rifle that cost $200 and gets, 5 shot groups, 1 jagged hole at 50 yrds and under 3/4" @ 75yrds to be extremly accurate. It would be nice if it would get under 1 1/4" at 100 but that will have to do. FYI I am shooting CCI Blaser Bulk and getting those results. Funnily enough it shoots better than Ely Match or Lapula Club out of my Savage.

Cheers!
 
notsorichguy said:
Eagleye:

I consider a rifle that cost $200 and gets, 5 shot groups, 1 jagged hole at 50 yrds and under 3/4" @ 75yrds to be extremly accurate. It would be nice if it would get under 1 1/4" at 100 but that will have to do. FYI I am shooting CCI Blaser Bulk and getting those results. Funnily enough it shoots better than Ely Match or Lapula Club out of my Savage.

Cheers!
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Don't get me wrong, I'm hardly knocking the Savage rimfires. They are generally quite good shooters, but the term "Extremely Accurate" certainly means different things to different people. As far as the Blazer bulk ammo goes, it's an OK plinking choice, but no serious shooter in his right mind would take it to a match. An extremely accurate 22 rimfire should shoot sub ¼" 10-shot groups at 50 and around ½" groups at 100. Usually to get the most from Ammos like RWS R50, ELEY Match EPS or Lapua Midas, one needs a rifle that can actually exploit the potential of that high grade ammo. I have quite a collection of older Mossberg rifles. Many of them are quite accurate, but they are unable to wring out the potential of $15.00/50 ammo. Regards, Eagleye.
 
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