Cheers Wm Traynor, i know there is alot to it, but i find best way to learn is hands on, well for me it is. My mate down in goldy had a handgun so im sure he can show me how to clean my gun properly. Also i have visited marlinowners forum a fair bit and from what ive read there a fairly decent out of the box gun.
And trust me i wont be deterred
Oldbloke wrote::welcome: Mongeral & Pete,
About the Marlin,
I have 2, a 223 and 3006. I reload and found they both shoot about .7 moa with mildish loads. Accurate enough for most hunting. The only issue I have had was the magazine for the 223 was binding and I fixed it myself. They are a basic rifle that gets the job done. If weight is an issue they are also on the lighter side.
I think for the price they are great and I like the triggers too. Light enough, easy to adjust and the extra safety too. Most of the cheaper models have s**t triggers.
That price is very good but I suspect the scope wil need replacing later. Cheap scopes are notorius for playing up.
If thats your price range I think they are a good choice, but have a look around there are others for under $600. 308 is a good allrounder too. If I had a need I would by a 3rd.
PS. Will the LGS sell without the scope and reduce the price? You can then buy a better scope. And what is the intended use?
Heya Oldbloke, good to hear your having next to no issues with yours. I know there a basic gun, but what can i expect for that money TBH.
The LGS are selling one without a scope for $449 without scope, which i was going to get and buy a better scope later, but because they dont have sights on them i didnt think i would be able to shoot?
Also intended use will be target shooting and some hunting. Not sure what i will be hunting as i havent found any property to shoot on as yet. But thats one of the reasons i chose 308 as its an all rounder.