Marlin 15YN vs. Chipmunk?!?

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Blinkme7182

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has anyone had experience with either of these rifles? Which one is the best "bang for the buck?" I want a really dependable rifle that wont fail me, strong enough to take out big birds, ie ducks. Let me know if you know anything about these rifles, thanks
Marc
 
I don't have experience with either of these. But since both are .22's, they should have the same power.

Be sure to check your local regulations. Some/many states prohibit taking ducks with a rifle; must use a shotgun with non-toxic shot.

If you want another option to consider, several TFL members own Romanian Model 1969 trainers. These are light, military training rifles in .22 caliber. Bigger than the two you mention, but the right size for my 12-yr old son.

Since they are "surplus" (though not very old) a few have had problems. But when you get them working right, they are veeerrrryy accurate. Very inexpensive, too. $40-$80 in most places. You can order from http://www.gunsnammo.com, but they must ship to an FFL-holder (gun shop) in your area. Best if you can find one at a local gun shop.
 
How big are you?

I don't know about the Marlin, but the Chipmunk is tiny - too small to be comfortably used by an adult. Chipmunks are also expensive - over $200 at my local gun shop. I'd guess the Marlin is less, which would make it more bang for the buck.

Notwithstanding the fact that shooting ducks with a .22 is probably illegal on several counts, and reckless if you're trying to hit them on the wing, it's probably too small to do the job anyway. Get a shotgun, some steel shot, and a hunting license.
 
I never said I would be shooting ducks with the .22, I know very well that this is inhumane...I wanted to know if it had the takedown power for a duck, or a crow, etc...
 
I bought a Chipmunk to teach my daughters to shoot with. It was too small for me to shoot comfortably. As they got bigger, I bought them the Marlin. I can shoot it just fine, and it is a better design than the Chipmunk (in my opinion). With the Chipmunk, you have to manually cock it after chambering a round. The Marlin cocks as you close the bolt.
 
Look at the size of your child and determine when you want to train your child to shoot. If you start 'em small, start with the Chipmunk as it fits small kids really well (or is that willy well?). They snuggle up very nicley to what appears to be a scaled down Rem 700 ADL. Now, if your kid is bigger, you'd have to go with the Marlin.

You may also want to consider how long your child will be shooting that rifle. Like shoes, they may rapidly outgrow that Chipmunk.
 
Hawkman said:
With the Chipmunk, you have to manually cock it after chambering a round. The Marlin cocks as you close the bolt.
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The manual cocking feature is an EXCELLENT safety feture for a beginning shooter.
 
I had purchased a 15YN to teach my niece (7) and nephew (2) and yet unborn other niece hoe to shoot. I had an incredibly difficult time zeroing it in as I could not cram my cheek far enough into the stock to get a good sight picture. Had to aim from behind the butt of the stock.

It is a very tightly built little rifle. The chamber, however, is a little tight, which I like. Not as tight as an aftermarket Ruger 10/22 target barrel (which is what I was also shooting that day) but tight enough to make chambering Remington Thunderbolts difficult. The Federal Lightnings chambered without any problems as well as some target ammo I had on hand. Opening and closing the bolt is a bit stiff but I'm sure will loosen up when shot more. The checkering is pressed and not cut. The trigger has no slack, a small bit of creep, and a lot of overtravel.

Overall, I think a good rifle for the money. I had also checked out the Chipmunk but like the higher quality of the Marlin.
 
Take a look at both ... up close and personal. I think you'll quickly see the Marlin ( http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/boltAction22/15YN.htm ) is of much higher quality. While the Chipmunk ( http://www.chipmunkrifle.com/ ) is smaller, I think the Marlin's high quality and scale will make it a more useful gun for a longer period of time for any child.

Now, if you're asking as an adult, then unless you are literally a dwarf, this is not the right firearm. For an adult, a Ruger 10/22 or a Marlin Papoose (a takedown rifle) would be a much better choice.

Regards from AZ
 
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