picked up a 22 mag, also my first bolt

[gotigers]

I've been wanting a 22mag for a while. I never thougth about a tube fed 22mag. Then.......... I saw one at the gun show in Memphis yesterday for the mid $200's. Left the show went to my fun shop and they tried to sell me an 883 for $250. Later in the day i was headed to the range and saw this rifle for sale, $200. With all the 883's in my face it must have been destiny.

I was shopping for a Savage 93 (i think) with the heavy barrel, usually $275 +/-. For the price of the 883 i think i am ahead. The 883 has a nice barrel and nice stock. The savage has a better trigger, but with the paper mate spring mod, i should be set.

It shoots fine, well at least what i could find out in 30 minutes of shooting with irons. I took the weaver off, after i get to know it with irons i will try the weaver. The barrel crown, chamber and rifling look great. I already have a Mod 60, i've had since it was new (early 80's), so i like marlin tube feds. The 883 trigger is crisp, although a little heavy, but quite functional. I have read i can get a 1-3lb tirgger with the paper mate spring mod.

Edited July 18, 2010 by gotigers

[mousegunner]

Very nice rifle, and I like the tube magazine. Have fun!

[krunchnik]

I had one just like that about 15 years ago,they are good shooting rifles.Enjoy.

[gregintenn]

Cool!