The Marksman is stronger than the Favorite.
I have bent the screw that the falling block rotated on in the Favorite with modern high velocity Long Rifle ammo. I would not convert one to .22 Magnum. The Marksman held up just fine. Looking at the action you can tell why.
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Ele era velho.
Ele era corajoso.
Ele era feio.
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JimT,
2026-07-18, 10:55
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- I don't recall... -
Paul,
2026-07-18, 14:57
- The Marksman is stronger than the Favorite. -
JimT,
2026-07-18, 18:03
- The Marksman is stronger than the Favorite. - Paul, 2026-07-19, 20:00
- The Marksman is stronger than the Favorite. -
JimT,
2026-07-18, 18:03
- The Javelina Rifle -
Slow Hand,
2026-07-19, 17:55
- No. It was a very easy conversion. - JimT, 2026-07-19, 18:53
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Paul,
2026-07-18, 14:57