marlin 917v

tommyboy26

thinking of trading in my b.s.a lever action .22 for this has anyone used or owned one and if so what was it like. thinking of getting it for rabbits and foxes or can anyone recommend something else in a .17 that is in the same price range. marlin 917v selling on duffys site for 370 euro.


tommy

deerhunter1

tommyboy26 wrote: »

thinking of trading in my b.s.a lever action .22 for this has anyone used or owned one and if so what was it like. thinking of getting it for rabbits and foxes or can anyone recommend something else in a .17 that is in the same price range. marlin 917v selling on duffys site for 370 euro.


tommy

Nice firearm, had a few marlins in my time very well made and a good manufacturer, wont go wrong with it, also the CZ is something similar for around same. Good luck with it

beanie10

I recently traded from 22 bsa air rifle to marlin 917v second hand. Its a good solid rifle trigger is heavy but imo adds to the safety. Its well able for rabbits out to 150 yards but its up for debate wheather its suiteable for foxes. If you get a head shot at 120 yards the fox will drop on the fox spot but you need to know your rifle and have your accuracy in check as the .17 round is small you need to be hitting vital organs.

kildare.17hmr

got mine new this year, love it. very accurate and a great round. what part of the country you in lad? bit more practice beanie and ya will knock rabbits alot further than that. what scope you got on yours?

marlin vs

Go for it tommyboy you won't look back.Have a look at the link below.
http://17hmr.net/

beanie10

its a ncstar 3-12x50E. Is this ok or should i get a stronger one?

blackwater doc

have a marlin synthetic stock with stainless steel barrel with a week and am into double figures on foxes theres a hawke 5.5 16x44

tommyboy26

kildare.17hmr wrote: »

got mine new this year, love it. very accurate and a great round. what part of the country you in lad?QUOTE]

from kildare bud


tommy

tommyboy26

traded in the b.s.a today for a second hand marlin 917vsf heavy barrel cant wait to get licence back so i can finally try out the hunting side of shooting:D


tommy

marlin vs

Nice choice tommyboy.

blackwater doc

co.waterford sham...........foxes getting scarce

tommyboy26

so anyone recommend ammo for the marlin.......?



tommy

marlin vs

Mine likes Hornady 17gr. v-max.

kildare.17hmr

marlin vs wrote: »

Mine likes Hornady 17gr. v-max.

+1, thats all i use

blackwater doc

ive tried nothing else only the v max 17gr and going to stick to them 14.50 per box bet any 1 cant get them any cheaper

marlin vs

blackwater doc wrote: »

ive tried nothing else only the v max 17gr and going to stick to them 14.50 per box bet any 1 cant get them any cheaper

How much would you bet.:D

kildare.17hmr

blackwater doc wrote: »

ive tried nothing else only the v max 17gr and going to stick to them 14.50 per box bet any 1 cant get them any cheaper

marlin vs wrote: »

How much would you bet.:D

where do ya's get them for that price lads?? iv rang every dealer around me and my local is the cheapest at 19euro a box!!

blackwater doc

john greene kilmacow ......southern optics is the business name