I am getting a Marlin 795 in a trade and have no idea how it shoots out of the box. I googled some reviews and seems like most are happy with it with only few people saying they had issues. Just wondering if any of you guys have this rifle that any issues came up and what you did to fix the issues. Thank you.
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The Marlin 795 is an inexpensive semi-auto, for entry level shooters.
Accuracy is ok at close range (less than 20 yards)
At 50 yards, even with subsonic ammo it qualifies only as a plinking rifle.
Synthetic stock has too much flex by my standards.
Accuracy is ok at close range (less than 20 yards)
At 50 yards, even with subsonic ammo it qualifies only as a plinking rifle.
Synthetic stock has too much flex by my standards.
Good little rifle. Its not target grade by any means but, what do you want from a 120.00 gun. My 7 y.o. can hit 4"x4" steel targets at 50 yds with a red dot so its not horrible either.
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Sounds good so far. Being that i traded a set of bipods and i get a scope with 2 mags im pretty happy. Justin, have you traded the factory stock out for a different one? If so, what did you go with? Anyone used it for shooting small game? Looking at rabbits or possible a racoon if you guys think it could put one down.
There is an aftermarket stock available, Boyds as I remember.
Best accuracy I could get out of mine after shimming the receiver
and barrel to eliminate flex, was quarter sized groups at 50 yards,
using CCI Pistol Match. A lubed subsonic ammo designed to reliably cycle
semi-auto competition pistols. Using hi-v ammo threw flyers at random.
The kids like it for jumping plastic bottle caps on the berm.
At 15 yards using the open sights the 795 keeps 'em busy.
As I said, it's an entry level rifle, good for learning the basics.
Works for taking squirrels and rabbits at close range in the brush.
Never going to be a long range varminter, though.
Best accuracy I could get out of mine after shimming the receiver
and barrel to eliminate flex, was quarter sized groups at 50 yards,
using CCI Pistol Match. A lubed subsonic ammo designed to reliably cycle
semi-auto competition pistols. Using hi-v ammo threw flyers at random.
The kids like it for jumping plastic bottle caps on the berm.
At 15 yards using the open sights the 795 keeps 'em busy.
As I said, it's an entry level rifle, good for learning the basics.
Works for taking squirrels and rabbits at close range in the brush.
Never going to be a long range varminter, though.
I believe the Boyds for the model 60 is the one. It just needs some inletting for the magazine.
I run a DIP trigger in one of mine. Doesn't drop the weight but its adjustable for pre travel and has a better overall feel.
I run a DIP trigger in one of mine. Doesn't drop the weight but its adjustable for pre travel and has a better overall feel.
Ive got the trigger pull down to 2.5 lbs on my 795. This was achieved by doing the mods on a few online videos. Polishing, spring cutting bending, removal, etc. im now adding a little meat to the trigger to remove the creep. I added a trigger stop tonight. Ive ordered the mcarbo spring kit, which im hoping will drop another .5lb without touching the sear and hammer.
As for the stock. Im filling the front of the stock, and the middle under the bottom cap with cerrobend. I dont think i can make it much more stiff. Im going to fill the butt with expanding foam.
Im using devcon to bed the action and trigger guard.
It will be interesting to see if all of this work produces a solid return. Im new to this type of work, so Im using it as a practice project.
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http://mcarbo.com/marlin-60-795-t900.htm
As for the stock. Im filling the front of the stock, and the middle under the bottom cap with cerrobend. I dont think i can make it much more stiff. Im going to fill the butt with expanding foam.
Im using devcon to bed the action and trigger guard.
It will be interesting to see if all of this work produces a solid return. Im new to this type of work, so Im using it as a practice project.
EDIT:
http://mcarbo.com/marlin-60-795-t900.htm
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I did those spring tricks on my two and a model 60 and have had trouble with light primer strikes. I am going to put new hammer springs back in to hopefully resolve the issue. Never heard of mcarbo springs, gonna look them up.
Does anyone think that filling the fore end of the stock with devcon would be better than cerrobend for stiffness? Cerrobend is a metal that liquifies at 158 degrees. It's very easy to pour, and then let cool. The downside is that it is heavy. It's basically a lead substitute. I'm sure the devcon will add less weight, but I'm unsure as to how thick it needs to be to provide the rigidity in the fore-end.
I don't think it's worth the effort or expense to attempt to reinforce that tupperware stock.
At 158° that cerrobend might deform the injection molded thermoplastic. Devcon is not cheap either.
At 158° that cerrobend might deform the injection molded thermoplastic. Devcon is not cheap either.
Good point about deforming the plastic. I think I will scrap that idea. Access to cerrobend is not a problem. We use it in radiation therapy, so we have hundreds of lbs of the stuff on hand all the time. Maybe you are right to just leave well enough alone. After all, the Boyds aftermarket stock isn't that expensive.
Not worth it, IMO. The stock is pretty cheesy. Just get the Boyds if thats your intention. DIP also makes an aluminum trigger guard that would be a worthwhile upgrade if you get the Boyds.
http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=156299&CAT=3603
http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=156299&CAT=3603
With the amount of time I've put into my trigger, $65 is well worth it. Plus you get the aluminum trigger guard.
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