OK, so I'm a newbie. I bought my first ever guns last November, 2015. Included in my purchase was a Marlin 60 SN. I have to say this gun has served me well for the price I paid for it. It was more or less a throw in with the other guns I purchased at the time, but it has proved itself as an excellent shooter and training gun.
Lately though, I've been looking for a better training gun ... for me and for my friends who haven't fired a gun before. My eyes have wandered here:
http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-455-training-rifle-22-lr-beech-5-rd-mag/
I have to say, even though the CZ training rifle is more than twice the price I paid for my Marlin 60, it has many advantages, and I'm thinking of trading my Marlin for this model. Most notably, of course, is the fact that the CZ is a bolt action while the Marlin 60 is a semi-automatic, but for rifle accuracy, bolt action seems the way to go.
Also, I have realized that I don't like the stock Marlin iron sights. The sights on the CZ, on the other hand, are highly praised.
Your thoughts and opinions, please.
Lately though, I've been looking for a better training gun ... for me and for my friends who haven't fired a gun before. My eyes have wandered here:
http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-455-training-rifle-22-lr-beech-5-rd-mag/
I have to say, even though the CZ training rifle is more than twice the price I paid for my Marlin 60, it has many advantages, and I'm thinking of trading my Marlin for this model. Most notably, of course, is the fact that the CZ is a bolt action while the Marlin 60 is a semi-automatic, but for rifle accuracy, bolt action seems the way to go.
Also, I have realized that I don't like the stock Marlin iron sights. The sights on the CZ, on the other hand, are highly praised.
Your thoughts and opinions, please.