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The CZ is nicer, but Marlins just tend to shoot well, clunky or not.

That mirrors my experience with Marlin rimfires as well Vic.

I ordered a stripped AR-15 receiver and it came into my local FFL today. I went to pick it up and lo and behold he had an almost new Marlin 982VS in 22 WMR with a cheap scope for $225. Unable to resist I buy it only to find the local sporting goods emporium has 17 HMR ammo in stock but no 22 WMR. None. Zero. Nada.

So I did what any desperate firearm owner does, I put in my order at Natchez who had some (3 brands!) in stock. Saved by the internet.

The old 22 WMR can be fun, too. Set up right, it can be a 150 yd gun. My CZ in that caliber favored the heavy Federal 50 gr rounds. For $225 how can you go wrong? You know the rifle will shoot well. It's a Marlin. That means you can afford to put a nice scope on it, if the cheap one doesn't work out, right? Good luck, Kraz. Go out and bust some coyotes! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Horned, dangerous, and off my medication.