I got a Marlin XT-22 in .22LR the other day and like the way it shoots, but the QC seems to be terrible on these. I exchanged the first one because it was missing the trigger adjustment screw and locknut...no they will not just send you the parts.
The second one the guy brought out had an improperly installed sling swivel that had started a small crack in the stock.
The third one was OK, but the first and third (only ones I shot) had random extraction problems. I de-burred the extractor a little with a jeweler's file, and I think that fixed it. The sights were also off. I expected an approximate factory sight-in, but I had to really work the rear sight left to get on target.
I like the way it feels, and the price was low, but I expect better from Marlin.
The second one the guy brought out had an improperly installed sling swivel that had started a small crack in the stock.
The third one was OK, but the first and third (only ones I shot) had random extraction problems. I de-burred the extractor a little with a jeweler's file, and I think that fixed it. The sights were also off. I expected an approximate factory sight-in, but I had to really work the rear sight left to get on target.
I like the way it feels, and the price was low, but I expect better from Marlin.