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can you help me here - I dont know how to score this per rules...but I think this is the greatest 10 round group I have ever shot....bring the flak - its OK - I dont know if its just 'good' - 10 rds, 50yds, CCI Minimag, Marlin 7000, Bushnell 6-18-40..

 

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just need some help - so I know whether to brag a little or keep my damn mouth shut....lol...ie. what would the score be by the rules of 50yd shooting, so to speak. Thanks if anyone can help.

 

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Looks like a pretty fine group to me,no posting groups of less than 5 shots here on SH,guess 10 will do esp for a group that size.Is this a factory rifle?

 

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i guess it depends on how you measure group size, if that's what is being asked.

some (such as myself) go with the outside edge of the holes to measure, some go with a center of the hole to center of the hole measurement.

either way it is a good group, especially with the "plane jane" rifle and ammo used.

i think you can brag a bit.

 

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thanks fellas - yeah - its a completely stock marlin 7000 (not the 7000T that has the fancy stock on it). Shot from a front bag on top of a yamaha rhino while sitting on the bed of a truck...lol

just for reference sake what kind of CTC groups are shot in competitions at 50yds?

 

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depends on what competition your talking about. if it's rf benchrest, about a "C" hair

IMO after seeing your group, either the marlin 7000 is a sleeper rifle not many own or care to talk about, or you are a really good shooter, or both as that group mimicks many tricked out high dollared 10/22's.

i'd think it'd be safe to say that you shouldn't worry about it as your example shows that you can "run" with them.

although obviously not needed, i'd try a box of wolf or similiar match grade ammo out of that thing just to see if it'll tighten up more.

marlin 7000, hmmm.....

 

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http://www.gunreports.com/gow/long_guns/marlin-7000-22LR-autoloading-22-semiauto_2018-1.html

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_12_52/ai_n16808605/

http://gunner777.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/marlin-7000-22-rifle/

http://www.bullpupgunstocks.com/

appears the 7000 is a heavy short barreled version of the 795, which is the magazine fed version of the one of the rimfire icons, the model 60.

i had one of those, and with about a trillion shots through it, was still quite a shooter.

looking at marlin's website, it appears the 7000 is discontinued, http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firearms/selfloading/60.asp but that Model 70PSS looks "interesting" to say the least.

keep us posted on the progress your having with your 7000, looks like yet another rifle to consider for the future.

although i don't like referncing other forums, i thought this would add value: http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/marlin/82869-marlin-60-795-accessories.html

 

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hey thanks for the info! - yeah I always thought the rifle was accurate until I tried those Minimags. I did not think it would shoot as well as it does. In one of the links you posted the author suggested that the microgroove barrel doesnt seem to like the plain lead ammo - this would be my experience exactly....I have some Lapua match ammo I will try - we'll see what happens....I am finishing putting a Boyds thumbhole stock on it - I hope I am not messing too much with a good thing...

I have always loved this gun and as soon as it came out I had to have it - bought it 10 years ago and its the best $170 I have ever spent on a gun....dont hesitate to get one if you come accross one.