So I got the itch and bought a new rifle

[Nick]

I've been looking around for something new to add to my tiny, but growing, collection....

Last time I went out to the range I was shooting my new to me .30-06 verifying the scope and rifle's accuracy.

When I was done with that I pulled out the old trusty Marlin model 75 .22. Well old trusty failed me, this is the second time it had issues with failing to feed, failing to eject etc. I thought maybe it just needed a real thorough cleaning. Stripped it down and cleaned it well and it still seems to hang up some so it's time for retirement.

Well I went on a hunt today, I wanted something that I could have for a long time, I eventually settled on a Winchester Wildcat .22. It has a real nice wood stock, bolt action and removable magazine fed. For now I have a cheapie scope sitting on it, need to go sight this thing in and have fun punching holes in paper on a budget

 

[LACamper]

You might want to try replacing the springs (mag and recoil) on the marlin if cleaning it didn't work.

 

[Nick]

You might want to try replacing the springs (mag and recoil) on the marlin if cleaning it didn't work.

that's what I suspect, for the time being I don't feel like messing with it, I needed an excuse to buy a "pretty" gun, I wanted the bolt action .22... so one day when I have nothing better to do I'll probably take it apart and replace them.

 

[fastshotivy]

You might want to try replacing the springs (mag and recoil) on the marlin if cleaning it didn't work.

Where can you buy a spring online?

 

[LACamper]

Brownell's, Numrich, Wolf?