Marlin 917VT rifle reviews

[Larry Legend]

Been thinking about picking up one of these rifles as an alternative to a 22. Anyone have any helpful hints/reviews about the ammo or the rifle itself?

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/17HMRMagnum/917vt.asp

 

[Delta L Varmint]

I think something chambered in .17hm2 would be a better substitute for a .22 than an hmr, as hm2 is $6-9/box and hmr is about $13. That said, I have a Savage mk2 in .17hm2 and it's incredibly accurate and a blast to shoot.

 

[Nashmack]

As an alternative to a .22, my vote is for the Marlin 1895 in .45/70.

 

[RIFLEMAN1000]

I havr a 917v and its the most accurate rimfire caliber rifle i own and i own many. Ammo is a bit on the steep side but 250 yd rimfire its worth it. I would buy one again if i had too . Only thing i did was some trigger work but i didnt have a bad trigger to start with .

 

[jpattersonnh]

I also have a 917V that I picked up about a year ago. Real accurate. I topped mine w/ a 6-18x40mmAO. You can watch the chipmunks go pop at 150 yards.

 

[MARINE96]

If you want the skinny on this rifle check out Rimfire Central.com for reviews and likes and dislikes on this gun. You wont believe the info available on rimfires on that site.