Marlin 795 MEGATHREAD Part Deuce

[Chaos47]

Feel free to ask all of your Marlin 795 questions in this thread!

Mods
Sights
Triggers / Guards / Handles
Parts
Accessories
Boyds Stocks
Other Stocks

This thread is Part 2 of the orignal epic Marlin 795 thread by Capt Jack

About Marlin:
Marlin was founded at North Haven, Connecticut in 1870 by John Mahlon Marlin.
Marlin has a long and illustrious history, a few notable points: The Marlin 39A was the rifle of choice of Annie Oakley. Marlin supplied arms in WWI.

Marlin is now located in Mayfield, Kentucky and owned by Remington Arm as part of the Freedom Group which in turn is owned by Cerberus Capital Management.

About the 795:
The Marlin 795 is the current magazine fed version of the Famous Marlin 60 tube fed rifle.
The Marlin 60 was invented in 1960 and alone has sold over 11 millions copies.
It should be noted that this is 4 years before the Ruger 10/22 and millions more rifles produced.

Past Models of Marlin Magazine Fed Semi Autos:
Marlin 70 - Predecessor to the 795
70HC - High Capacity Variation
700 - Big 5 Special Variation of the 70 - Blued with Gold Trigger featuring a Wood Stock
989 M2 - Blued with M1 Carbine style Wood Stock including a top hand guard and barrel band. It had a rear sight that was attached to the dovetail rail
995 - Blued featuring a Wood Stock
995SS - Stainless Steel Variation featuring a Black Synthetic Stock
795TB - Threaded Barrel Variation (Not available in the USA. Possibly only sold in the United Kingdom?)
7000 - Heavy Barrel Variation featuring a Black Synthetic Stock
7000T - Heavy Barrel Variation featuring a Red, White and Blue Laminate Adjustable Stock

Current Models:
795 - Blued featuring a Black Synthetic Stock
795SS - Stainless Steel Variation
70PPS (Papoose) - Take-down Variation
795 LTR - Liberty Training Rifle - Appleseed Edition (Comes with Tech-Sights, Sling, Extra Magazine and a Gift Certificate to attend Appleseed)

Specifications:Note: The included lock is on the DOJ approved list

Features the 795 has that the 10/22 does not:
Last Shot Bolt Hold Open
Metal Sling Studs Marlin has apparently changed their stocks to now have plastic molded on Sling Studs. Let's hope they see the light about this mistake.
Integral Dovetail Rail
The Famous Marlin Micro-Grooved Barrel

Customer Support:
Remington: 1-800-243-9700 - Open 9-5 EST http://www.remington.com/pages/our-c...pany-info.aspx
info@remington.com - Confirmed by me to take emails about Marlin issues

Marlin: 1-800-544-8892 - Open 8-4:30 EST http://www.marlinfirearms.com/about/contactus.asp

Rebate:
New Rebate for Fall 2016! $25 off the 795 and/or the Model 60. Valid on purchases made from 8/1/16 through 9/30/16.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Rebates/rebates_fall2016.asp?

There was a $25 Rebate offered by Marlin in 2011 which is currently over.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Rebates/

Disassembly by ArrowDodger (pdf):

http://www.4shared.com/file/177968098/be1e3c38/Marlin_60_action_assy_PDF_1221.html

Note: Take special care when removing and reinstalling the bolt to not bend the recoil spring!

Manual (pdf):

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/pdfs/manuals/MFC_Self_Load_RF_Clip_22LRMACH2.pdf

Ammo:
Marlin has a list of recomened ammo on page 2 in the manual.
It is common advice from 22LR shooters to find what ammo your rifle likes.
This means getting a bunch of small boxes of ammo and testing them out for function and grouping.
Then finding which one has the best mix of function and accuracy at a price your wallet can live with.

Commonly Advocated Ammo:
CCI Mini Mags
CCI Blazer Bulk
Federal Bulk

Hyper Velocity Ammo:
Marlin advises against the use of it in the manual.
I am not advocating the use of it but if you do check the condition of your buffer after you shoot it.
Note: I have never used HV ammo in my 795 but others report that it does work

Clean your rifle before shooting it:
When you receive your rifle it will be oiled with heavy packing oil. While this oil is great for preserving your rifle it is very "gummy". It is best to strip down your rifle and clean out all of this oil. Also some owners report when taking down their rifle for the first time they find a loose metal shaving or two inside their action, which is another reason to clean your rifle before you shoot it.

Note: From my experience the 795 likes to be run almost "dry".
I clean mine with CLP with a toothbrush and then wipe it down till it looks shiny but dry. If I feel crazy I spread one drop over the rails and one on the sides of the bolt.
If there is excess oil you are giving unburnt powder a place to stick


Calguns Marlin 795 Gallery Post your Rifle!

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Mods:

No mods need to be done to the 795. You will love your 795 right out of the box. (give it an initial cleaning as you would any new firearm)

Note: I am not responsible for any modifications / damage you do.
This information is for educational reasons only.
I do not advocate trigger work or defeating safeties if you are not confidant and proficient in doing such work.
A light trigger means nothing if the rifle is unsafe or unreliable.
Remember safety is always #1




Fog City Tactical Trigger Work:



Full Playlist of Videos



DUDE’s Tuning:





Trigger Return Spring:

Many people advocate the replacement of the heavy trigger return spring with a lighter one from a floppy disk.
Another route is to completely remove the return spring.
It is redundant, the Transfer Bar will supply enough force to reset the trigger.
Removing it will take about a pound of felt trigger weight off.



Magazine Disconnect Removal:



Bend the Magazine Disconnect Bar's Tab up Red Circle which will remove the pressure on the Transfer Bar circled in Yellow.

This will allow the trigger to be pulled when there is no magazine inserted.



Paint Over-spray:

Many people will notice that the inside of the receiver of their new Marlin may have some paint over-spray inside it. Many people suggest taking a scrub pad to the inside of the receiver and cleaning out that paint. Personally I just let the parts polish together from shooting it. But if your action is really gritty it is worth trying this.



Sear Reprofiling:

Marlin 60 & 795 Trigger Work by Eric0424




Empty Casing Extended Bolt Knob Mod:
Note: Most people epoxy the case on, others wrap tape around the handle and press fit it.
45 ACP & .30-30 are known to fit.

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Sights:

Note: To remove the rear factory sight
1 Lift up the sight
2 Pull the sight ladder out from the middle toward the front
3 With a small wood or plastic dowel drift the rear sights dove tail out. Left to Right


Marlin OEM Adjustable Rear Sight: Apparently Sold-out!

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=890180&catid=4082

Williams Fire Sights:

http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/rifle1.htm

Tech Sights TSM200:

http://www.tech-sights.com/marlin.htm

Skinner Rimfire Rear Groove Peep Sight:

http://skinnersights.com/rimfire_groove_sights_25.html

NECG Dovetail Rear Peep Sight:
New England Custom Gun Rimfire Sight

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=22148/Product/RIMFIRE-RECEIVER-SIGHT

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Triggers / Guards / Bolt Handles

Marlin 795 Trigger Assembly, Removal and Re-install Pictorial - By readysetgo


DIP Drop in Trigger
Adjustable for Pre-Travel

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=123516&CAT=3603

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=123527&CAT=3603

DIP Target (Wide) Trigger
Adjustable for Pre-Travel

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=123489&CAT=3603

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=123528&CAT=3603

DIP Trigger Guard
Adjustable for Over-Travel

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=112014&CAT=3603

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=112015&CAT=3603

DIP Target Trigger / Guard Combo
Adjustable for Pre and Over Travel

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=156299&CAT=3603

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=156302&CAT=3603

DIP Installation Instructions for Trigger and Guard

http://www.diproductsinc.com/ItemMedia/10019/10019_48905.pdf

http://www.diproductsinc.com/ItemMedia/10019/10019_39965.pdf

KAT (KickAss Trigger) by ArrowDodger
Revolutionary 12oz Trigger!

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=419321

Bolt Handles:

DIP Bolt Handles
Note: there are 2 shank sizes Pre and Post 1997
Either version may require fitting, both of mine did.

Multiple Colors and styles available

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Products.aspx?CAT=3603

Rimfire Technologies Bolt Handles
Note: Post 2007 shank size
Multiple Colors and styles available

http://www.rimfiretechnologies.com/Marlin_Semi_Auto_Charging_Handle_p/15050.htm

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Parts

e-clip

The smaller e-clip size is 3/32 and can be found at Hardware stores for a few cents


Replacement OEM Buffers (Black or White)

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=982880B&catid=11759

Some people feel that the older more rubbery buffer is better than the newer clearish white ones



OEM Recoil Spring

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/212212/marlin-recoil-spring-marlin-60-60c-60ssk-60ss-60sb-795-795ss-7000-70pss

J&P Extra Power Recoil Spring

https://www.jnpgunsprings.com/product_info.php?products_id=221

MCARBO Trigger Pull Weight Reducing Springs

http://www.mcarbo.com/products.htm

Marlin OEM Magazines
10 and 7 round magazines work as long as they have the cut on the side that corresponds to the nub in the magazine well.
New magazines are backwards compatible with rifles such as the M70.
But older magazines will not work in new rifles without modification.
You are looking for "POST-88" Bolt and Auto-Loader Magazines Mgf ID: 71902


25 Round Shooters Ridge / Champion magazines
Note: California Magazine Laws apply to rimfire!
Supposedly these magazines are very unreliable




ProMag magazines
Note: California Magazine Laws apply to rimfire!
These are very new so little is known about them.
So far the reports are that the 25 round stick magazines work very well!

MAR-1 25 round stick magazine

Apparently Drums have become Vaporware
MAR-2 30 round drum magazine
MAR-3 55 round drum magazine
MAR-4 70 round drum magazine

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Accessories

Scope Rings:

UTG "Airgun" .22 Integral Ring Mount

http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Airgun-Profile-Integral-1-Inch/dp/B002TUSJV6

http://www.amazon.com/UTG-Medium-Profile-Airgun-Mount/dp/B002TUSJVQ

The dovetail rail is notorious for normal ring's "walking" off the back of the rail from recoil.
This "one piece" integral ring mount will keep your scope solid.

Yes it says "Airgun", no this does not mean airsoft.
High End Airguns have a very powerful dual recoil effect when they are fired that puts lots of stress on scopes and their mounts.
Fortunately for us Airguns generally use the same dovetail rail size as rimfire.

Trust me these are recommended to and from numerous 795 owners as the best ring option out there.

Note: Make sure to get the height and the tube size your scope needs
Look up the stats for your scope and find the objective or "bell" diameter:
Medium Profile for scopes up to 40mm
High Profile for scopes over 40mm
(This is just a rough guide, it is up to you to choose which height is best for your scope)

For example: The BSA Sweet 22 works good with the medium profile mount (Thanks beanz2)

Look up the stats for your scope and find the tube size:
Generally 1 inch or 30mm.




3/8" Dovetail to Picatinny Rail Converter:

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=164828&CAT=3603

http://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=186947&CAT=3603

DIP and UTG make parts that will adapt your Marlins Dovetail to a Picatinny Rail.
In my opinion this is not a great option for mounting a scope as it will raise your rings and add weight.
This could be a good option for a Red Dot that uses Picatinny

WARNING! Owners of new 795's that seek to use bipods and slings!
It appears that Marlin has decided to save money and use stock sling studs that are simply molded into the stock. Older stocks have real metal studs in them and will accept bipod adapters and sling swivels with ease. These new ones are like the stock sling studs we see on the XT-22 Series of rifles. Reports are these are weak and because of their recessed nature will not mate up with bipod adapters. This is an unfortunate change!
See: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/a...1&d=1354929644

Bipod:
See new warning above!
Any Bipod that can attach via a sling stud will work my suggestion is:


UTG TL-BP69ST Claw Foot Version
UTG TL-BP69S Rubber Foot Version
Comes with adapter to mount to your sling stud or a picatinny rail.
Very light weight, solid, compact at a great price!




1.25" Sling Swivles:
See new warning above!

Note: 1.25 inch size for GI slings used in Appleseed


GI Sling:

M1 / M14 Sling 1.25 inch Wide
Note: This is the sling advocated for use in Appleseed
http://www.cdnninvestments.com/m1greenwebne.html Currently out of stock


Baby Maglula:

http://www.maglula.com/PistolMagLoaders/BabyUpLULA22LRto380ACPnarrowbodymags.aspx

DIY Magazine Loader Tool:
aka the "Jukermatic Speed Plunger"
I cut mine out of a DVD case

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=87177

.22 Cal Rifle Bore Snake:
A rod is not going to fit inside the receiver and using a rod from the muzzle end is a bad idea.
You can also use a Bore Snake with out dissembling the rifle


.22 Cal Snap Cap Alternatives:
Most .22 Cal Dummy Rounds you will find are not intended to actually be dry fired.
A cheap readily available solution is "Ribbed Plastic Anchors" Drywall Anchors found at the hardware store.
Yellow #4-6 x 7/8" or White #8-10 x 1" work well for different 22LR firearms.
Make sure to rotate them so the same spot doesn't get hit over and over.
Sometimes you can even get them to feed in a magazine.

[Chaos47]

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/

Many Many Colors Available!
Note: They are now Drop in Fit for either the 60 or 795 separately (In the past they where not see the previous generations below)
Confirmed by Panchira! to be 100% drop in

Rimfire Hunter (Formerly known as the Hunter / Target)

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Boyds-Rimfire-Hunter-for-Marlin-Rifles-s/196.htm

Rimfire Varmint Thumbhole

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Boyds-Rimfire-Varmint-Thumbhole-for-Marlin-Rifles-s/187.htm

SS Evolution

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/Replacement-Stocks-for-Marlin-Rimfire-Rifles-s/186.htm

Tacticool
Discontinued (Limited edition) It appears that Boyds has finally added the Tacticool to the list of stocks they make for the 795




Boyds Stocks have not always been Drop in Fit
Note: the generation names are mine not Boyds, these are from observation over the years

First GenerationSecond Generation stocks were not cut for the M60 Tube or the 795 Magazine well
They required the trigger guard area to be extended the magazine well to be cut



Third Generation stocks are now fully drop in cut individually for either the M60 or the 795

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Other stocks:


Custom Stocks made by Sean Stephens
Workinmanva@gmail.com


Numrich NOS Wood stock:
Note: Numrich states its for the 70.
With some work it will fit the 795.
Needs work on the trigger guard and bolt hold open areas of the stock.
Also it does not come with sling studs
Thanks to elx144 for the update!

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=448430A&catid=4066

Butler Creek Marlin 7000 synthetic stock:
Note: it has a larger barrel channel due to the heavy barrel of the 7000. But it should fit the 795.
Needs work on the trigger guard and bolt hold open areas of the stock.

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=724230&catid=4068

ATI "Dragnov Style" Fiberforce Stock:
Needs work on the trigger guard and bolt hold open areas of the stock.




Muzzelite Bullpup Stock M70:

http://www.bullpupgunstocks.com/

Needs work on the trigger guard and bolt hold open areas of the stock.




Ramline M70 stock Discontinued:

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=885350A&filter=885350a

Needs work on the trigger guard and bolt hold open areas of the stock.


Badger M-22:

http://www.badgerm22.com/buy-now.html

Hunting Tactical HT60:
Thanks to Tacti_Steve for the update!
http://huntingtactical.com/HT60

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