Marlin XT Rifles – A Big Hit With Youth Shooters
OutdoorHub 08.18.11
Madison, NC –Youth shooters from across the country gathered to participate in a Marlin Fun Shoot held recently in West Virginia. The event featured Marlin’s newest family of rimfire rifles – the XT Series, the Marlin Man, interactive targets and most importantly smiling faces.
About Marlin XT Youth Series of Bolt-Action Rimfire Rifles
Marlin is excited to announce the new XT Youth series – the first Marlin rifles designed specifically for younger shooters. Marlin spent extensive time researching young shooters form and how compact stocks impacted their sight picture and overall shooting form. Marlin knows that consistent shooting accuracy comes from proper shooting form.
The XT Youth rifles are designed with that in mind, featuring a shorter length of pull, shorter trigger reach, smaller pistol grip and a raised comb, making it easier for young shooters to acquire and hold the proper sight picture – ensuring that proper shooting form that will last a lifetime. In addition, the XT Youth has reduced bolt force making for easier ejection and faster chambering. The new XT Pro-Fire® trigger system is user adjustable from 3 pounds to 6 pounds providing the shooter a clean, crisp trigger pull with virtually zero creep. Pass on your love of shooting and hunting to the next generation, and give them the right start with this new line of rifles.
The new XT Series of bolt-action rimfire rifles are loaded with the latest and best technologies Marlin has to offer – continuing the legacy of “The Great American Rifle”. For more information and a complete listing of XT rifle models, please visit www.marlinfirearms.com/xt.
The Marlin XT Youth Series Models and Specifications:
| Model | XT-22Y1Compact | XT-22YS1Compact | XT-22YRYouth | XT-22YSRYouth |
| Caliber | 22 Short, Long and Long Rifle | 22 Short, Long and Long Rifle | 22 Short, Long and Long Rifle | 22 Short, Long and Long Rifle |
| Capacity | Single Shot | Single Shot | 7-shot clip magazinesSingle Shot Adapter | 7-shot nickel-plated clip magazinesSingle Shot Adapter |
| Action | Blued bolt action, thumb safety, red cocking indicator | Stainless steel bolt action, thumb safety, red cocking indicator | Blued bolt action, thumb safety, red cocking indicator | Stainless steel bolt action, thumb safety, red cocking indicator |
| Stock | Monte Carlo walnut-finished hardwood stock, full pistol grip, tough Mar-Shield® finish (12″ length of pull) | Monte Carlo walnut-finished hardwood stock, full pistol grip, tough Mar-Shield® finish (12″ length of pull) | Measured youth black synthetic stock, full pistol grip, molded in swivels, and stippled grip areas. (12″ length of pull) | Measured youth black synthetic stock, full pistol grip, molded in swivels, and stippled grip areas. (12″ length of pull) |
| Barrel | 16 ¼ ” blued barrel with Micro-Groove® rifling (16 grooves) | 16 ¼ ” stainless steel barrel with Micro-Groove® rifling (16 grooves) | 16 ¼ ” blued barrel with Micro-Groove® rifling (16 grooves) | 16 ¼ ” stainless steel barrel with Micro-Groove® rifling (16 grooves) |
| Twist Rate | 1:16″ | 1:16″ | 1:16″ | 1:16″ |
| Sights | Adjustable open rear sight, ramp front sights. Receiver grooved for scope mount, drilled and tapped for scope bases. | Adjustable rear sight, ramp front fiber optic sights, cutaway Wide-ScanTM hood. Receiver grooved for scope mount, drilled and tapped for scope bases | Adjustable open rear sight, ramp front sights. Receiver grooved for scope mount, drilled and tapped for scope bases. | Adjustable rear sight, ramp front fiber optic sights, cutaway Wide-ScanTM hood. Receiver grooved for scope mount, drilled and tapped for scope bases |
| Length | 33 ½ “ | 33 ½ “ | 33 ½ “ | 33 ½ “ |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs | 4.5 lbs | 4.5 lbs | 4.5 lbs |
| MSRP | $219.31 | $237.88 | $225.76 | $247.31 |
About Marlin Firearms Company
Established in 1870, the Marlin Firearms Company brands include Marlin, Harrington & Richardson, New England Firearms and L.C. Smith. Marlin Firearms produces an array of lever action, bolt action, and semi–automatic rifles. It is truly The Great American Rifle. More information about Marlin Firearms Company can be found at www.marlinfirearms.com
