I know this has been posted in the deals and steals area, but I wanted to mention it here as well (and I cannot post in the deals and steals area). Academy has Marlin 795's for $119 - $129 with a $25 mail in rebate from Marlin through the end of the year. The regular price is $129 but they have them for $119 sometimes. These little rifles shoot well and are a great deal. We picked up one for my older son to use and he loves it. He is the one on the right in the photo -- he's working on a red coat target in the pic. The rifle comes with studs, so all that we added was swivels, a sling, and a very basic scope -- total cost was about $160 after the rebate on the rifle. And, it will easily put 5 rounds in the one inch square (if you do your part).
Thanks for that heads up. Sounds like just the ticket for my son for his first Appleseed.
The Academys around DFW are usually low in stock. When I saw the rebate come out, only one Academy in the Fort Worth area had one. FYI, I picked up one from Cabela's after asking them if they would price match Academy. Cabela's normally sells it for $149. They price matched Academy's normal price of $129 for me. Bass Pro shops would probably do the same.
Now, if only anyone, anywhere, had the marlin magazines in stock. Anyone know of a place? CTD, and most of the online stores I've tried are out of stock.
CDNN has the best price. http://www.cdnninvestments.com/mabopre88au2.html
While only 7 round mags, Gander Mtn. has them in stock on sale.
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Marlin_22_LR_Auto_Loader_X_Magazine&i=400635&r=view&aID=510K5&cID=GSHOP_400635
dart67, I forgot about CDNN until after I posted. That is a better deal. :)
Bass Pro will match competitors price if you bring in an Ad.
Guy