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Aloha_Shooter
03-07-2014, 12:17
Our council is considering renting some Marlin XT22R bolt action rifles from Remington for summer camp but were wondering about their durability. We generally put about 4-5000 rds through each rifle over the course of 8 weeks each year. Anyone familiar with the XT22 and how it holds up under strenuous use?

StagLefty
03-07-2014, 13:13
We had what we referred to as the blue Marlins at PV for years. I think they were a target model. They held up extremely well for a camp use rifle. Sorry I don't know if that's the same model.

Mountain Boy
09-09-2014, 08:20
I have a tube fed version that is a tack driver out of the box. The bolt may use some work when first purchased as the finish around where the bolt handle drops was a little rough but my 9 yr old can easily load and shoot all 17 lr that it holds with a pretty right group. We are only about 1000 rounds in but not one issue to date.

Aloha_Shooter
09-09-2014, 11:56
We decided to go with the Savage Mark Is offered by CMP. Really great rifles with smooth triggers and very durable. The boys really enjoyed shooting with them this summer.