Marlin 795 thread

[otteray]

Yeah, I posted that. Darn near melted the frickin whole trigger group together. Just flat don't use anything but CLP and hoppes #9 on it. That should be plenty. If you use bore solvent or anything like that, take the trigger group and stock off first.

I think electronic parts cleaner spray works fine on plastic.

[doc66]

I too picked up a 795 on sale + $20 rebate from big5.
I am in the process of turning it into an MP5 lookalike. It's coming up pretty clean. I will post a pic of it sometime. The transformation is complete I just need to figure out the trigger mechanism.

Ya Pics would be great. How much does it cost to make it look like an MP5? with all the parts etc.

Thanks Bomb,

I'm going to take it apart tomorrow and give it a good cleaning. I will just use CLP for now as that stuff seems to work well.

Now, I am trying to figure out if I want optics or if I should go with that Tech sight... Hopefully hitting the range this weekend so I am gonna have to pick up a brick as my 300 rounds suddenly doesn't seem like enough!

Also, since this is my first rifle, how do you take it a part for cleaning? All of my plastic handguns are basically 4 parts- takes a few seconds. But rifle, im not too sure of.

Thanks!

[bombadillo]

If you take it down past the action, trigger unit, and stock you're potentially in over your head. I took mine apart ONE time and that will be the last. You don't really have to do much more than go through all the parts with some picks and patches to keep her running smooth. I go through my barrel with patches, copper solvent, and finish it off with CLP and a bore snake about 3-5 times. Then I run one last patch down with a bit of CLP and check to see if any dirt is coming through still. Its just 2 screws, the one on the stock, and the one somewhere behind the trigger unit I believe. I'm not looking at it right now so I can't remember where the rear screw is.

[high_revs]

so what kind of scope mount can we put on this thing? i see there's no weaver rail on it, but one that's just a smooth mount. i also read in the rimfire central board some/someone has issues of the mount sliding? I guess this is where the 10/22 might have an advantage where a weaver base can be screwed in from the top?

donut,
mind sharing your setup?

[bigthaiboy]

so what kind of scope mount can we put on this thing? i see there's no weaver rail on it, but one that's just a smooth mount. i also read in the rimfire central board some/someone has issues of the mount sliding? I guess this is where the 10/22 might have an advantage where a weaver base can be screwed in from the top?

donut,
mind sharing your setup?

I put a 10/22 UTG picatinny scope rail on my 795. Drilled and tapped the receiver, and used red Loctite to lock the screws into place. Solid as a rock.

[Donut]

donut,
mind sharing your setup?

It's a plain Jane 795 with a Shooter's Ridge Rock Mount tripod (9"-13"), Tasco something-or-other from Wally-World (in the blister pack) and Leupold Rifleman rimfire rings. I returned the scope since the elevation didn't seem to adjust very well, and not being adjustable objective, sucked at 25 yards. It stayed put when it was mounted, though.

I'm not sure if I'm going to leave it alone, put on another scope, or order a set of tech sights for it.

[high_revs]

the more I read on this, the more discouraging it becomes. I'm ready to plunk some change on this since I wanted to get a remy 870 express on the same dros, but maybe i'll just wait a little while longer though I'd lose on the $25 rebate. i can't seem to get consensus or confidence inspiring info on the rings and scope. well, i think i got the scope narrowed odwn, but almost everyone i read about is complaining about the rings sliding. none seem to stick. anyone else really have this issue? this rifle will get shot a lot! like my gsg..

[Ezekiel2000]

As I said in my PM, mine slid, but it was only hand tight and only slid after 2 range sessions. I think lock-tite and being tightened with a screwdriver will solve the problem, it was a LOT more secure after that...and hell, the scope I got was only about 30 bucks anyway...so with the money you're getting back from the rebate, even if you didn't like it...you really haven't lost much.

[high_revs]

true.. LOL.. probably read a little too much trying to find the right scope rings that had positive reviews, and came across the concerning stuff.

[blueyonder]

Help on the rebate

Hi,

I'd like to buy the 795 from Big5, but the rebate says it expires on April 30th.
Having never dealt with Big5, do you immediately get a receipt when you buy or after your 10 day wait? Thanks

[Ezekiel2000]

Hi,

I'd like to buy the 795 from Big5, but the rebate says it expires on April 30th.
Having never dealt with Big5, do you immediately get a receipt when you buy or after your 10 day wait? Thanks

You get the receipt immediately, but you will need tthe bag the rifle comes in for your proof of purchase, so you'll have to wait the 10 days for that.

You could technically buy these rifles the last day of the rebate (4/30/09) and still have the proof of purchase in time to get the $20 back since Marlin has to receive all of the info by 5/15/09

[Chunky_lover]

Hi,

I'd like to buy the 795 from Big5, but the rebate says it expires on April 30th.
Having never dealt with Big5, do you immediately get a receipt when you buy or after your 10 day wait? Thanks

if you pay for it in full you should be able to take the tag from the bag and mail it in, im sure big 5 wouldnt mind. ask them.

So far 3 big 5's in my area are totally out of 22 ammo. Bone dry.

[Capt Jack]

if you pay for it in full you should be able to take the tag from the bag and mail it in, im sure big 5 wouldnt mind. ask them.

So far 3 big 5's in my area are totally out of 22 ammo. Bone dry.

I told my girl that I was getting the .22 because the ammo was so cheap and easy to find compared to 9mm and now I can't seem to find anything but mini mags. Fortunately, that's supposed to be great ammo and I paid about $7 per 100 so its not terrible.

But where the heck did all the bricks go?!

[high_revs]

sorry.. did i forget to leave you some at wally world? LOL j/k

just keep looking at wally's. i'm currently comparing the cci mini-mags, federal bulk 550 37grain and the federal 325 40 grain. i posted a gsg - can it do better in this sub-forum. that's why i was concerned about rings and stuff. i can easily shoot 300 or so rd per outing. part of what i don't like with gsg is optics removal to field strip. have to re-zero again a little.

guess i'll pick up the 795 tomorrow. i hope that last one isn't sold yet.

[Rudolf the Red]

I have a supplier with 10 7rd nickel mags in stock and 36 10rd nickel mags in stock. They are labeled post-96 and post-88 respectfully. I can do $20 for the 7rd. and $25 for the 10rd mag. Shipping included.

They also have rifles in stock. Please contact for prices. In stock: 31 standard rifles, 1 carbon fiber, 6 stainless.

~Jim Crupi
Calfornia Handgun Exchange
916-307-7868
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