I finally pulled the trigger.

HaMeR · October 22, 2007, 06:30:58 PM

I'll have me a new Marlin 983 on Monday!!
http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Firearms/22WinMagnum/983.aspx

studabaka · October 22, 2007, 06:36:16 PM

Ain't new toys fun

I got a Ruger Hawkeye in 300 WM on it's way. 8 boxes of ammo for it arrived today ...... I'm pumped

DirtyDog · October 22, 2007, 07:11:37 PM

Nice looking pea shooter your gonna be getting. Good luck with it.

HaMeR · October 22, 2007, 07:16:35 PM

They sure are Stu!!

Thanks DD!! I'm hoping to shoot a raccoon or two hundred with it!!

coyotehunter_1 · October 22, 2007, 07:40:44 PM

HaMer,
I don't think you will be disappointed with the Marlin.

What ammo are you planning on using?

The reason I ask.... I have two Marlin 22 mags, tested several brands of ammo in each. Both rifles shoot CCT TNT's and Winchester Super-X's (in the silver box) very accurately.
On coyotes, within 100 yards, the Winchester hollow points have preformed well for me.

FinsnFur · October 22, 2007, 09:12:16 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Your gonna love it. Good little plinkers and nice squirrel guns

HaMeR · October 23, 2007, 05:37:24 AM

ch1-- I'm gonna try the CCI Maxi Mags in 40 grs & the 30gr V-Max load. I want the V-Max for groundhogs. But I will eventually try 5 or 6 different ammos for it. I want a HP load for coons & the occasional coyote. Fox will just have to eat whatever I feed it as a target of opportunity.

This is my 3rd Marlin & the other 2 are very nice rifles that shoot real good.

Thanks for all the nice words guys!!

vvarmitr · October 23, 2007, 11:10:34 AM

Quote from: HaMeR on October 23, 2007, 05:37:24 AMThanks for all the nice words guys!!

Enough of that.

My gawd I thought it was one of those dern in-line muzzleloaders w/ that tube under the barrel.

My didn't ya at least get the SS verison w/ that nice laminate stock?

Are you going to put a scope on it or just use it for a t'mater stake?

22MAG! Why a 22mag?

22mag makes a good pistol cartridge, but in a rifle?

Did you buy this little girlie gun for Audrea (his granddaughter) for when she gets weaned? Ya know after she gets potty trained she's gonna want something more like a varmint killing gun.

Well, let me know when you get it & we'll go shooten.

HaMeR · October 23, 2007, 03:29:48 PM

QuoteWell, let me know when you get it & we'll go shooten.

After all that ^^^^ babble you wanna shoot it now!!

Besides,, iffn I was to get Audrey started shootin it would be with a real cartridge. You know,, the 17 HaMeR!!

Don't you have one of those VV?? You know,, the one that looked like Minnie Pearls hat with the price tag still on it in the picture!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

It'll either wear a 4x Nikon or a 3-9 Bushnell. I haint deecided yet.

But either way it's gonna be a darn nice birthday present for me I think!!

HaMeR · November 05, 2007, 07:19:08 PM

It aint Monday the 29th but my 983 is only a few miles away tonight waiting on the paperwork to be done!!

I just can't stop

right now!!!

Hawks Feather · November 05, 2007, 07:42:21 PM

Glen,

We will expect a FULL review.

Jerry

P.S. You will have to wait till that smile is gone or you won't be able to hit anything. :roflmao:

Jeb · November 05, 2007, 07:54:30 PM

Nice rifle Hamer !! I hear all these arguments about what you should be shooting and not.......... back in the day my 22mag put the meat on the ground on a regular basis !!! I have a marlin now ss with a bullbarrel , very nice shooter.
Jeb

HaMeR · November 06, 2007, 05:45:41 AM

I expect to give a full review Jerry.

I'll show some dead critters after I show the dead paper I plan on shooting with it.

This is my 4th Marlin Jeb.

I already like it. I just hope I haven't raised my expectations too far before I shoot it.

HaMeR · November 07, 2007, 06:00:00 AM

Still

!!

FinsnFur · November 07, 2007, 09:42:25 PM

Like a kid at Christmas

HaMeR · November 07, 2007, 09:51:23 PM

I LIKE CHRISTMAS!!!!

HaMeR · December 05, 2007, 06:33:28 PM

Went to the range today. It seemed odd that I was there by myself.

:roflmao: :roflmao:

Here's shot numbers 15-20 out of the 983 @ 45yds. This was shot with the 40gr CCI Maxi Mags. 5 shots. Not too bad considering the conditions.

Can't wait to bloody it up & work with it when it's 10* ABOVE freezing.

The triggers not too bad either. I was surprised at how nice it really is. It could be lighter but I'll be wearing gloves when using it.

FinsnFur · December 05, 2007, 07:19:12 PM

There by yourself?

Someone was spying on you and took your picture Buddy :shck:

HaMeR · December 05, 2007, 08:53:22 PM

Musta been Big Brother then.

I do remember now,, I forgot my tin foil hat!!

I tell ya it was cold enough out there to own a set of

,,, well you know how cold it can get out there.

:roflmao: :roflmao: Diane was there & helped me set the target stand up & put things away. As you might imagine those pics were taken from the confines of a very warm truck cab.

Hawks Feather · December 05, 2007, 10:24:04 PM

Quote from: HaMeR on December 05, 2007, 08:53:22 PM
Diane was there & helped me set the target stand up & put things away. As you might imagine those pics were taken from the confines of a very warm truck cab.

At least one member of the family has some sense. Glen, not talking about you.

Jerry