The one-of-a-kind Marlin 39AS .22 lever action is the oldest, continuously-produced shoulder firearm design in th world. It is milled from solid steel forgings and heat treated for ultimate strength. And that’s for a .22! It is the best made, most collectible, most accurate, coolest, and highest quality .22 lever action being sold. It is one of my top recommendations as heirloom quality rifle to give to your children and family members. But good luck finding one. Because like many of Marlin’s guns, they sell, sell, sell and their availability within the past few years has been scarce. Don’t fault Marlin as they have been cranking the production lines as best they can. Credit good designs that connect with guys, high value, outstanding workmanship, and excellent accuracy. That’s Marlin. I know because I’ve been shooting and testing Marlins ever since high school. In the swamps of Alabama in my many hunting adventures, I found their Model 60 .22 to be a reliable and cost effective performer that’s fun and deadly accurate. Its also lightweight (5.5 lbs), super affordable, and has been issued in some amazingly cool laminated and walnut stock editions (like the blue laminated version and the nice walnut-stocked 50th Anniversay Model 60 .22 shown!). Their Model 795 .22 and Model 70PSS Papoose (reviewed) semi-auto rifle are some of the best, highest value .22 autos out there. The 4.5 lb stainless steel, 10-shot Papoose is one of the best survival kit guns in the world and …
I, Nick, use my Marlin Model 983 .22 magnum, and Joey uses his Savage Mark I .22 long rifle against basic dollar store products to see which gun creates the most damage as well as providing the best bullet expansion.I forgot to put in the clip in of what the shaving cream can looked like after it got shot with the .22 Magnum, but it looked just like the can of peaches after it got shot.
This is my Marlin Model 983 chambered in .22 Magnum with a 13 round tubular magazine and a 22″ Microgroove barrel. I have 3-9×40 Tasco scope on it.I miss the 3rd and 2nd to last shot.I was too lazy to edit it out. … marlin model 983 .22 wmr magnum rimfire rifle firearm scope gun target shooting hunting plinking