Marlin 97 question

[rjohns94]

2nd variant ok with modern ammo like cci mini mags or is it to be used with lower velocity? Receiver is hardened steel. Thanks in advance

[6pt-sika]

I had a hybrid of sorts . Everything from the reciever back was an 1897 and everything forward was from a 39A . As to what variant etc it was I honestly don't remmember . But all I ever shot in it was the Winchester standerd velocity T22 ammo and it did nicely out to 50 yards with and old old Weaver B6 rimfire scope on top .
I know I killed washtub full of snapping turtles with it one summer .

[Mike D.]

You have to replace the bolt with a newer 39 type to use high velocity .22 LR ammo.

[rjohns94]

Thanks

[jdad]

You had to use standard velocity ammo until the "HS" (high speed) bolt was introduced, in 1932.

You have to replace your bolt with a 39A bolt, not a 39. Stick with the standard velocity ammo and you won't have any problems.