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Let's talk .22's
bkoenig:
I've never shot a 795 but my understanding is they're basically a Model 60 with a box mag. My model 60 was the first rifle I ever bought and it was scary accurate. I'm guessing the 795 would be just as good.
Tech Sights makes aperture sights for the 60 and I believe they also fit the 795.
JimP:
"I have 6 grandsons to arm..."
Now THERE is a man who understands his responsibilities.
Wesley D:
+1 to bkoenig on Marlin 795s.
I bought a Marlin 795 for my wife (her 1st rifle) for an Appleseed and put tech sights and a USGI sling on it. It's definitiely more affordable than a 10/22; I think the rifle was $163 after tax and it even came with a Bushnell scope - plus there's a $20 rebate from Marlin good until 12/31/09. Out of the box, I think it's a better rifle than the 10/22, but the 10/22 can be upgraded to be the better rifle - if you want to put in the extra cash. It comes down to what's more important: hardware or software? For what it's worth, I'll likely pick up another 1 or 2 spare 795s and upgrade them with Tech Sights and USGI slings to use as loner Liberty Training Rifles at Appleseeds.
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Rich B:
If you plan on using the rifle in an Appleseed, get a 10/22.
For the technique they teach, your support hand will be directly under the stock of the rifle. Protruding magazines such as those on an AR-style rifle will get in the way and rub on (and possibly cut) your arm.
A plain 10/22 with nothing more than Tech Sights, GI sling, and Federal bulk pack can make "Rifleman" at an Appleseed (essentially 1" groups at 25 yards). The Appleseed course of fire does require some fast reloading, so magazines are a major help. A practiced shooter with a bolt action and some stripper clips could probably do it. A tube-fed rifle shooter will be rushing.
Dan W:
--- Quote from: Rich B on October 27, 2009, 09:16:55 AM ---
For the technique they teach, your support hand will be directly under the stock of the rifle. Protruding magazines such as those on an AR-style rifle will get in the way and rub on (and possibly cut) your arm.
--- End quote ---
Does that also apply to an AR15 used for the centerfire portion?
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