Author Topic: 17v or .22lr marlin 7000 automatic? (Read 753 times)

madmikeray · « **on:** September 06, 2004, 05:09:25 PM »

i have a 17v marlin rifle that i really like , but the shells r a little expensive. now i got a friend that has offered me a 7000 marlin .22 rifle to trade even and we will keep our scopes. i had a 7000 1 time and regreted getting rid of ever since. what would u guys do. really need some opinions from u all. i could shoot the 7000 more but the 17 has a lot more power. and i really like to plink and target practice. please hepl me make a decision..thanks in advance....

goose7856 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2004, 10:54:31 AM »

how far will you be shooting, and will you be hunting ne??

madmikeray · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2004, 03:45:49 PM »

50 yards

goose7856 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2004, 06:29:19 PM »

If it is just for fun, then more tan likely the .22lr would be better..........but for precise target shooting I would say the 17hmr is a little better (but just a lil)...........but based on ammo price you can shoot 500 rounds for the same amount of money it cost for 50 rounds of 17hmr. Also, vthe 17hmr gun cost a slight bit more than the .22 based on marlin's gallery og guns price.........just my 2 cents, but i am looking into buying a new .22 and it seems to be ethe most economical, and can be VERY accurate out to maybe 100 yards (perfect for 50 IMO).

madmikeray · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2004, 06:58:30 PM »

hey guys, just lettin u know im keepin my 17v and i found a marlin 7000 with a scope for $150, so im buying the 7000 and havin best of both worlds. thanks guys for all your opinions. always like u guys giving info.thanks!!

goose7856 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2004, 07:00:12 PM »

sounds like a deal!!

bigjeepman · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2004, 02:36:55 PM »

Great decision ... just so happens I have both too. I shoot the 17V a lot more these days.