22 Bolt Action Wanted

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rockyroads

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I am looking for a bolt action, tubular mag fed 22 Long Rifle caliber rifle. Are these still manufactured? I see plenty of clip fed, clip magazine fed, magazine clip fed bolt actions, tube fed semi autos, and single shots, but no tube fed bolts. (Seems the manufacturers can't get the clip/magazine thing correct).
Does anyone know of a tube fed bolt?
 
Linky wouldn't load, but googled the model number, and there it is. Now if I could find one with a wood stock. Yea, I know, what else do ya want. It does look nice, I will have to look to see if one is available around here. If I find one, I'll let you know. Thanks for the info.
 
The 981T was only available with a synthetic stock. I replaced my stock with a laminated stock from a Marlin 983S. It looks and feels so much better.

The 981T was only in 22lr. The 983 series was chambered in 22 Magnum only.


The 981t and 983 series has been replaced with the XT-22 series.
 
Whats wrong with the magazine fed models? I have several and have never had any feeding issues. Just curious as to your experience. I've never even seen a (stripper) clip fed .22.
 
marlin 881

Rockyroads I have a mint Marlin 881 with great wood for sale send me pm and I'll send pics if you are intrested. doceaux
 
:D

Marlin came out with the latest upgrade, which is called the XT-22, announced at the 2011 ShotShow...
so the 981, 881, 781 and all previous models are now...previous ;)

Several Models are available now...hit up http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/xt/XT22.asp

Profire Adjustable trigger...other neat mods...

OK, for a stock...they're not doing wood on the tube-feds...yet.
So your best bet is to grab a Boyd's 900-series stock and slap it on.
The well for the new trigger may need some slight expansion, but that's it.
The Boyd's stocks come in several types, at different times of year, so check their website for more info...
If you don't see a stock pre-made for the 900-series that you like that they make already, put in a request with them...
when they do a run, they'll give you a three-day advance warning so you can prepare to order it up :)
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Replacement-Stocks-for-Marlin-Rifles-s/124.htm

:D
 
"Whats wrong with the magazine fed models? I have several and have never had any feeding issues. Just curious as to your experience. I've never even seen a (stripper) clip fed .22."
No issues here with the type of feed. Some of the manufacturers, and most of the news media, do not get the verbiage correct. The M1 Garand and a few other firearms feed from a clip. Other repeaters use some sort of magazine, weather(sp???) its a tubular magazine, or a box magazine. I believe that the Marlin website calls the box mag a clip magazine. Just trying to get it correct.
SHOOTER4LIFE- Thanks for asking-most certainly not trying to cause a stir!
I did look at Marlins website, saw the new model numbers. Now to go find one, hopefully locally. Thanks everyone for the info.

doceaux- I tried a pm earlier-will ck email.
 
I have a 981T and really like it. It's very accurate and reliable. I'm not sure the newer models would be better since Remington is involved now. :mad:
 
I figured that was the story. I guess I asked that question about helping "tongue in cheek"!!;) Its to bad that the quality of just about everything goes down the toilet more and more all the time. I will look closely at the new Marlin when I find one to look at.
 
Remmy helped Marlin create the X7-series...and its doing quite well...

I have great hopes for the collaboration, but I'll also check anything I get my hands on like a madman armourer...

I've got a place in my safe saved for an XT-22-MVSR when I get some funds to play with...
curious to know if it'll do better than my old tackdriver Marlin 25MN...
 
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