Thoughts on Marlin 981T?

[almark]

I've used the search feature and didn't really find much on this rifle... anyone have one? Do you like it? My brother is considering one as his first firearm, and I suggested the bolt action .22, and the tube mag so he could fire shorts and colibris, etc. How are they in the accuracy department? General impression? Good starter rifle?

 

[ChevellRCR]

I bought one of these for my girlfriend as her first rifle. She loves it and is a great shot with it. It is very accurate but I dont like the sights as they can be moved around easy. May want to consider a scope also. We picked this rifle because of the tube mag so shorts can be fired also. You can get a lot of information on this rifle and others at http://rimfirecentral.com/

Hope that helps.

 

[almark]

Most helpful... thank ye.

 

[grimjaw]

I was very dissatisfied with the 981T. The rear ramp sight was abominable. The action got hosed up immediately after the first time I cleaned it. I haven't sold it yet, but it's sitting at my parent's house unused. Wouldn't buy another. YMMV, and I hope it does.

jmm