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Marlin Papoose 22LR opinions

Lucky007Lucky007 Member Posts: 308 ✭✭✭
edited April 2013 in Ask the Experts
I am thinking about buying a Marlin Papoose 22LR stainless steel take down rifle. I would be interested in the opinions of Papoose owners as to the accuracy and reliability of this carbine. How does it compare to the Ruger 10-22 take down? Also, how is the accuracy if the gun is scoped, does it return to zero after the barrel has been removed and reattached?
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  • RobOzRobOz Member Posts: 9,523 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm no expert but the Marlin has been around a long time for a reason. I think both would serve well for a survival truck type gun.
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    They are both great little rifles, but if I had to choose, it would be the Ruger. However, keep in mind that the Ruger 10/22 takedown, while maintaining the 10/22 bloodline, cannot be accessorized, like the standard 10/22's, specifically with stocks.

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    EDIT 1

    I stand corrected. There are a ton of new stocks popping up for the 10/22 takedown! Not sure how easy it would be to replace the takedown barrel system, with the standard type, though.

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  • RobOzRobOz Member Posts: 9,523 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
    They are both great little rifles, but if I had to choose, it would be the Ruger. However, keep in mind that the Ruger 10/22 takedown, while maintaining the 10/22 bloodline, cannot be accessorized, like the standard 10/22's, specifically with stocks.

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    They make after aftermarket stocks for the takedown.
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  • Lucky007Lucky007 Member Posts: 308 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was unaware of any aftermarket stocks for the Marlin...what companies make synthetic stocks for the Papoose?
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  • RobOzRobOz Member Posts: 9,523 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was talking Ruger.
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  • thorhammerthorhammer Member Posts: 990 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have the Marlin Papoose in the blued version. My opinion it resembles

    the Marlin model 60 receiver with a barrel sticking out. The sights are

    adequate and it's very lightweight for it's purpose. Mainly used as a

    survival type .22 rifle that can be backpacked around. The hard part

    was getting the barrel nut tight and without scratching the nut. The

    wrench would always slip off and scratch the nut. It's accuracy was

    acceptable out to 50 yards....it was a step up from a .22 pistol.

    I have no experience with the take-down 10/22 but my experience

    does include the Browning take down .22 which I liked immensely but

    in my younger days sold it, which I regret as the new cost is not

    what I care to pay out.


    good luck, Thor
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  • RobOzRobOz Member Posts: 9,523 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    would a nylon strap wrench work for the papoose barrel nut??
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  • spasmcreekspasmcreek Member Posts: 37,717 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    mine loosens up too..maybe a little black silicone on threads...shoots Ok...just a little light to hold steady...rather have a takedown that stores in the stock..protected ...all in one
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