Marlin model 25MN Bolt Action Clip Fed 22 Mag.

[moose]

I got a 22 mag. from a friend of mine who runs a local pawn shop to try out, it's a Marlin Model 25MN. In good shape and has a set of check mounts and a Tasco Pronghorn 4 x 32 Scope.........couple questions is it a decent 22 mag ---this model, also what did that gun cost new?...and he wants $ 150 dollars for it ,,,is that a good deal?........THANKS FOR ALL REPLIES...........Moose  ( i TRADED a Marlin tube fed 22 mag. for a Rem. Model 1100 about 15 years ago and i wish i had it back,,,good shooter and a nice stock)[/b]

[Q-T]

I have owned a 25MN for a number of years.  The trigger was pretty rough when I got it, but after polishing, it is much better.  Accuracy is great (1/2" - 3/4" @ 75 yards with CCI 40 gr JHP).  The only complaint I have is that the magazine sticks out at about the balance point for carrying.  For the cost I am very happy with it.  I have taken everything from squirrels to deer with it.  Shoot only in the head for small game or you will waste meat (if I don't eat it, I don't shoot it).  I won't shoot a deer beyond 75 yards, and only a brain or neck shot.

[Greybeard]

That price would be a little high for around here. But prices vary by locality. It's a solid rifle and should shoot well.

[moose]

Thanks for the info-------i think i will take it back to my Buddy on wed. seems like a $100 would be a better deal.........wow he has 229.00 marked on it and told me he would take 150 $........which i still thought was kinda high-----------THANKS

[madmikeray]

those guns cost $169 here in tennessee at walmart. real good guns. scope is a cheapo. think there $29 new, but i would trash it ammeadiatly. i would go with a simmons at least.there are some things u can do to lighten the triggers on them considerably. like replacing the trigger spring with an inkpen spring. or buying a rifle basix trigger. i think $125 is a decent price, no more than that.

[elyod56]

i have a clip fed 25mn, replaced the trigger with adjus. one and the ugly birch stock that was on it with a camo one from marlin. had a simmons 22 mag scope but with the other upgrades i replaced it witha nikon 4X rimfire scope. i invested alittle more money than the original price of around $120 in the late eighties, was happy with it before now i'm estatic.

[elyod56]

i have a clip fed 25mn, replaced the trigger with adjus. one and the ugly birch stock that was on it with a camo one from marlin. had a simmons 22 mag scope but with the other upgrades i replaced it witha nikon 4X rimfire scope. i invested alittle more money than the original price of around $120 in the late eighties, was happy with it before now i'm estatic.