Varminter in progress.......

[Handsome Rob]

Sorry, not an AR platform, but I ain't got that kinda cash!

I finally managed, after a few months of looking, to find a good condition Marlin 882SS on which to base my varminter project. I really like the idea of a .22WMR I know it's no long-range 'yote dropper like a 22-250 or .223, but it's cheap to feed, accurrate as all get out (now) & I'm told, more than adequate for upto 100-125yd shots

Upto now I've done a few 'backyard' trigger mods to get the pull down from a frankly ridiculous 7-1/2 pounds to a far more grouping-friendly 3 pounds & I've added a 4-16 x 40 AO scope.

Right now I'm gnawing at my fingernails waiting to get my stock blank (one of these......)

The stock is, apparrently, 50% inlet for the action & will need a lot of work & final finishing.

Hopefully in 10-12 weeks I should be able to show off the finished article!

[Westwindmike]

That's going to be a great rifle when finished! Be sure to take lots of pics.

[Mark@Sea]

Nice! Be patient with the stock work, it will really pay off...

[Guest Broomhead]

Don't get discouraged by the amount of time it will take. Just take the time and enjoy it as much as you can. That will turn out to be an awesome rifle.

I have done some DIY trigger work on my 10/22 and know how painstaking it can be. Glad you had success. I have gotten mine down to around ~2.5-3.5lbs.

Good luck with the varminter.

[Guest Crunchman]

I found a Marlin 917-V (17 HMR) in a pawn shop several years ago. I decided to do the same as you and make a whistle pig/ 'yote/crow rifle. I did a little work on the trigger, down to 2 lb. pull, and dropped it into a Richard's Micro-Fit stock. The stock took a lot of work with the Dremel and small wood chisels to get the action bedded just right and the barrel floated.