Thread: Marlin XT-22

Anybody else got a Marlin XT-22? Any feedback on it? Just bought one and I'm keen to get it out shooting, reviews seemed good for price range.

Bought the scoped package so probably a bottom rung quality scope but good enough to get started with a first rifle I think.

Quite a good entry level 22LR, though first Remington made models were not as reliable as earlier Marlin 925s etc. Remington bought Marlin about 7-8 years ago. XT-22 has very good microgroove barrel and loves all things CCI. CCI minimag high velocity, CCI subs, and CCI standard velocity solids for targets. Can shoot very accurately - under 0.5" five shot groups at 50m at best. A good hunter 22.

Try the little cheapie scope. Some basic makes like Kilwell Huntsman etc perform quite well on a worker 22LR. Will not be a dialler but if it holds zero well, it could perfectly adequate for bunnies and possums.

I have the 925 model, good value for money and like mudgripz said, you will probably find the scope will do it’s job well.

If it’s the Hawke scope chuck it. Get a better one


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Thanks for the heads up re the ammo Mudgripz. I didn't get CCI when I bought it, but I'll make sure to get a few kinds to see what works. Cheers!

I inherited my father inlaws xt-22 it loves CCI's. Tried some older remington high velocity that my father inlaw had sitting around and it didn't like them too much.
One fault i have is with the extractor. I can go out for a possum shoot with a clean barrel and chamber and the gun be working perfectly fine. After 15odd shots the extractor starts to fair, there is a common fault with the extractors with this issue they recommend you replace them with a newer extractor. I'm not to sure if its just wear on the lip of the extractor that grabs the casing and its rolling off the casing rather than pulling on it as the friction in the chamber increases. I might try filing mine to put a sharp edge back on it and see how it goes.

I'm also looking at buying my first 22. I'm trying to decide between the XT-22 and a Savage B22. Does anyone know if the B22 is worth the extra $150?

I've had a XT-22 for close to 5 years and the obly trouble I had at the start for a tight chamber when extracting fired cases. A good scrub/clean and all good. I brought from H&F in Tower Juntion, they had them advertised at $399 at the time, but when I got to the couter, the computer said $299. I of course kept my mouth shut, paid the $299 and took it home.

I recently mounted a large scope to it, and used Ruger 10/22 two piece mounts. These are the same hole pateren. I've shot hares at 205m and as already mentioned CCI ammo is king.

Originally Posted by nck

I'm also looking at buying my first 22. I'm trying to decide between the XT-22 and a Savage B22. Does anyone know if the B22 is worth the extra $150?

If you’re buying your first you really have nothing to compare it with, it’s going to come down to your personal preference.
I know when I got my first .22 JW15 I went over it top to bottom when I got home, got familiar with it and started my own stories with it to share on this awesome forum 👍

Originally Posted by Projects

I inherited my father inlaws xt-22 it loves CCI's. Tried some older remington high velocity that my father inlaw had sitting around and it didn't like them too much.
One fault i have is with the extractor. I can go out for a possum shoot with a clean barrel and chamber and the gun be working perfectly fine. After 15odd shots the extractor starts to fair, there is a common fault with the extractors with this issue they recommend you replace them with a newer extractor. I'm not to sure if its just wear on the lip of the extractor that grabs the casing and its rolling off the casing rather than pulling on it as the friction in the chamber increases. I might try filing mine to put a sharp edge back on it and see how it goes.

Let us know how you get on if you do try filing, won't ya?