Marlin 795 thread

[HondaMasterTech]

What rings are you guys using? I have some weaver rings, but they aren't living up my expectations lol. They kept slipping while I was trying to zero in the scope. i got angry, and just took off the scope and rings, and am just going to pop on some Tech Sights.

Also, what are your guys groups at 50 yards? Shooting bulk to cci minimag ammo?

I had to crank the ring screws down pretty good to stop the scope from creeping back.

[professionalcoyotehunter]

Bought my second Marlin 795 last week for $90.

[FEMUN]

795's are on sale at Big5 for $129 after rebate.

[bigthaiboy]

Bought my second Marlin 795 last week for $90.

New or used?

[GraveTrain]

I'm looking into purchasing a Big5 795 and I had a couple of questions for all of you who currently own one:

1) Anyone looked into replacing the stock with something similar to a Boyds Evolution thumbhole wooden stock with some minor modifications? I know they make some for the Marlin 917. (I've already considered the ATI and the bullpup stocks)

2) I personally don't like shiny black barrel or silver action and wanted to if anyone had painted either and/or both (I was thinking flat black).

Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions.

[Donut]

I ordered some tech sights earlier this week, and I'm messing with my stock this weekend - Gonna turn it into a super-budget Appleseed rifle.

[GJC]

San Diego peeps, Discount Gun Mart in Santee. I ordered a 795 through them for $149 normal price. They had the Marlin mail in rebates next to the door as You walk in. Now I just wait

[tahoetime]

Once you have it set up, I'd like to hear how it compares to the 10/22. That is what I use for Appleseed.

I ordered some tech sights earlier this week, and I'm messing with my stock this weekend - Gonna turn it into a super-budget Appleseed rifle.

[*j-w-m*]

Everything functions in my Marlin Model 39 lever action circa 1920s; but I had to fit a modern breech bolt to handle the hi-vel ammo.
The S-prefix serial number 39 breech bolts were only able to handle standard velocity stuff.[/QUOTE]

I'd like to hear more about how you fit a modern breech bolt to your old 39. I'll be taking possession of a 20s model 39 soon and may decide to do the same. Where did you get the modern breech bolt and what did you have to do to make it work in the old gun?

[otteray]

=*j-w-m*;3083785]Everything functions in my Marlin Model 39 lever action circa 1920s; but I had to fit a modern breech bolt to handle the hi-vel ammo.The S-prefix serial number 39 breech bolts were only able to handle standard velocity stuff.

I'd like to hear more about how you fit a modern breech bolt to your old 39. I'll be taking possession of a 20s model 39 soon and may decide to do the same. Where did you get the modern breech bolt and what did you have to do to make it work in the old gun?


I discussed it on another forum:

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13625

There is a slim chance it may fit fine without any work!

Smoke it with a Zippo as needed to reveal where it needs fitting, making sure you only file the new bolt, not the receiver!
Some reshaping of the firing pin was needed as well.
You just have to go slowly and think about it, testing the fit frequently.
Pretty easy, but tedious for an hour or two.

Try you old pin; it may work or you can use it as a basic pattern.

The new style extractor



Firing pin that may need a little filing to make it flush in the new bolt:

[Donut]

Once you have it set up, I'd like to hear how it compares to the 10/22. That is what I use for Appleseed.

The transformation: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=220064

[Stormtrooperthunder]

quick question gentlemen.

I purchased a 795 today and now i need to get some ammo. I was wondering if the 795 liked Centurion HP 38gr ammo or Federal HP 36gr?

Thanks in advance

[tba02]

I'll tell ya .. you have to try it. The gun dictates it's preference.
I have 3 .22's and each has a unique diet.

I've had no problem with the Fed's.

[otteray]

I'll tell ya .. you have to try it. The gun dictates it's preference.
I have 3 .22's and each has a unique diet.

I've had no problem with the Fed's.

+1 Feds

Both my semiautomatic Marlins hate Remington and love Federal Bulk plated (coated.)

[tba02]

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=13625

I hate you!