Marlin Bolt Action .22

[skillet licker]

Looking for a good .22 bolt action for squirrel hunting, & introducing my sons to shooting. I like the looks of the Marlin models 981TS & XT-22 with tubular magazine. Anybody have any experience with either one of these?

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/ ... /981TS.asp

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

 

[infoman jr.]

The XT's are sweet rifles. There are a ton of options to choose from within the XT line. My favorite is the VR which has a heavy barrel and beavertail stock, but I wouldn't recommend that for a youth gun.

 

[mr.big]

cz 452 scout,,

 

[skillet licker]

Thanks for the input guys.

 

[Johnny Majors]

I'd go with a Remington Viper

 

[infoman jr.]

The viper is no longer available. The 597 is the current Remington rimfire autoloader.

 

[rvrfshr]

I have a Marlin Mod. 80 (7 shot clip fed) if you are interested.