MARLIN 917V GOOD or BAD?

[a_watts90]

marlin 917v. good or bad? pros and cons. been thinking about buying one. im on a budget so i was thinking this gun would be good for the money. just would like to hear everyone's opinion on it. Thanks!

[capitol]

I have a Marlin 17 and it shoot as well as my Volquartsen Semi Auto

The Marlin 17 is a great deal.

[Izzy43]

The .17HMR is a great round. I have one in a Savage. I also have a Marlin 925M in .22WMR and its a great shooter. I doubt you will be disappointed in the Marlin but before buying I suggest you go to rimfirecentral.com (you'll have to establish an account to search) and check out the Marlin sub-forum on that rifle. Some folks over there have them. There were some QC issues with many Marlin firearms after Marlin was purchased by Remington and they moved the production to a different location.

Most think the QC issues have been worked out but still best to look for reviews first.

[gbran]

Try before you buy. The trigger on mine was so bad, it was almost unshootable. Had to buy a Rifle-Basix trigger group. It is now a dreamboat, very dependable and a real tackdriver. If you're on a budget, go buy something that already has a good trigger. Check out the Savages.

[easy]

I have one. Good gun. Also did the Rifle Basix trigger. Better gun.

[scootergmc]

I have one. I'll say the same thing I've said numerous times. If I had the choice, I'd get the Savage just for the accutrigger. As it stands it wasn't available when I bought my 917v. But after the Rifle Basix trigger, the Revival stock, Burris rings and Simmons WTC scope, I'll be the last to complain.