Marlin Model XT-22

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Marlin Model XT
Type Rifle
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Manufacturer Marlin Firearms, Mayfield, Kentucky
Specifications
Mass6 lb (2.7 kg)
Length41 in (1041 mm)
Barrel  length22 in (560 mm)

Cartridge .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 WMR, .22 Short, .22 Long
Caliber .17, .22
Action Bolt action
Feed systemBox or tubular Magazine (capacities vary)
SightsAdjustable rear sight, ramp front sights. Receiver grooved for scope mount, drilled and tapped for scope bases.

The Marlin Model XT is a series of rimfire bolt-action rifles produced by Marlin Firearms, first saw production in 2011. The rifle comes in several different models in both the .17 (XT-17s) and .22 calibers (XT-22s), with either a detachable box magazine or a fixed tubular magazine, [1] and with various stocks and finishes. It has Marlin's patented Micro-Groove riflings, and the Pro-Fire® Adjustable trigger, which is similar to the Savage AccuTrigger.

Models

Marlin Model XT-17 VSLB .17 HMR with rifle scope Marlin-XT17.jpg
Marlin Model XT-17 VSLB .17 HMR with rifle scope

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References

  1. "Marlin Model XT-22". Marlin Firearms. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2014.