too_pointer Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Need some advice or opinions. I am going to buy a .17 hmr in a week or so. I know I want a bolt action. The Marlin is priced at $190, has synthetic stock and stainless barrel. The Savage sells for $210, have a nice wood stock and also the accu-trigger. I want a winter project to redo a stock, like taking it down to bare wood, seal it, stain it, then using some tung oil, ( or something similiar ) and rub 10-20 coats of it. What does everyone think and also your ideas on the 2 different brands. thank Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shotist Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Re: SAVAGE VS. MARLIN The Savage 17's that I have shot were very good shooters. I tried a Marlin as well and it was pretty darned nice. It's really a personal thing mind you, but I believe that I would opt for the Savage with the far superior trigger and (at least in my opinion) the consistently accurate barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Re: SAVAGE VS. MARLIN well, if one has a synthetic stock and the other has a wood stock, it's kind of a no-brainer in you're looking for something to refinish a stock on... both brands have had great reputations for years, i don't think you would be disappointed with the quality of either. but, if you're looking for a wood stock to play around with, you won't be happy with a synthetic stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Re: SAVAGE VS. MARLIN Actually I could live with the syn. stock, its the accu-trigger that sways me to Savage, plus I have owned Savage rifles before and thought alot of them. Looking to see who has the .17 hmr's and what they think of them. thanks too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ronin Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Re: SAVAGE VS. MARLIN I prefer the savage for the same reasons as shtoist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousoonerfan22 Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Re: SAVAGE VS. MARLIN My dad has the marlin wood stock models in .22,.22mag and .17hmr and they are nice shooting rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule659 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: SAVAGE VS. MARLIN I have the marlin 917v and it is a tack driver. I just shot squirrel with it yesterday at 108 yds...perfect head shot. I'm sure the savage can do this too but to me the marlin feels right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Re: SAVAGE VS. MARLIN My father has the Savage with the heavier barrel. I plan on getting the same thing, but with a 3-9x40 on top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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