Marlin 880

Marlin 880 22LR rifle is a reliable, accurate shooter in a classic form. It features a lightweight design and is chambered for 22LR ammunition, making it perfect for hunters or target shooters who want to take game at range. The 7-round tubular magazine features an easy–to–load flat follower that gives consistent feeding and positive lockup. With its black synthetic stock and ventilated rubber recoil pad, this marlin 880 sits comfortably in your hands whether aiming for targets or hunting small game like squirrels and rabbits.

• Model: 880
• Caliber: 22LR
• Capacity: 7
• Magazine: 1
• Barrel Length: 22

The Marlin Model 780 is a .22 bolt-action rifle produced by Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. Major features include micro-groove barrel, a 2-position safety lever, walnut stock, and 7-round box magazine. Production of the model 780 ended in 1988, and it was replaced by the Marlin 880 in 1989.

Features

The Marlin Model 780 features a 21.25-inch (540 mm) barrel with micro-groove rifling (16 grooves). It has buckhorn iron sights. It has a 2-position thumb safety lever. It uses a 7-round blued steel box magazine. It is capable of chambering .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle cartridges.

Uses

The Marlin 780 is well suited for small game hunting. It can also be used for low-cost but serious target practice or hunting practice, or just plinking around. It is ideal for young shooters since it is small and lightweight. Since it can chamber .22 Short it is capable of target practice or pest control with less noise than a .22 Long Rifle. Its microgroove barrel makes it highly accurate at longer distances compared to most other .22 LR rifles.