Comments on: Marlin XL7 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Leslie W. Johnston III http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-80596 Leslie W. Johnston III Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:57:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-80596 My first firearm was given to me 41 years ago by my father at the age of twelve. It was a Marlin Glenfield bolt action model 25 in 22 caliber. I used it everyday and fired thousands of rounds through it. I have purchased many firearms since but I Still love using the old 22. -- Last year I decided to purchase the XL7 in 308 caliber. LOVE IT! I put a Redfield accu range scope 3x9x50 on it and it's dead on out to 400 yards. I found the Winchester power max (in the red box with the deer skull on it) in 150 grain PHP to work the best in this rifle. Easily groups at 1.5 inches at 400 yards. For the money, WOW! can't beat it. My first firearm was given to me 41 years ago by my father at the age of twelve. It was a Marlin Glenfield bolt action model 25 in 22 caliber. I used it everyday and fired thousands of rounds through it. I have purchased many firearms since but I Still love using the old 22.
– Last year I decided to purchase the XL7 in 308 caliber. LOVE IT!
I put a Redfield accu range scope 3x9x50 on it and it’s dead on out to 400 yards. I found the Winchester power max (in the red box with the deer skull on it) in 150 grain PHP to work the best in this rifle. Easily groups at 1.5 inches at 400 yards.
For the money, WOW! can’t beat it.

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]]> By: Ron http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-76934 Ron Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:19:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-76934 I too have a Marlin XL7 30-06. It is a great (accurate) rifle at a fantastic price. I want to comment to everyone who thinks this caliber or that caliber is best for flatest shooting, knockdown power, etc. It doesn't matter what you use. If you do your job as a hunter, getting within the range your rifle is designed for and placing a shot accurately, you should have no trouble taking down a deer. Over the past few years, I have dropped 11 mule deer in western states and 14 whitetails in the great lakes states at 50 YARDS USING ONLY A RIMFIRE .22LR. This was only done after acquiring permission from the various states. The point was to prove that rifle caliber does not matter when hunting. When you make your shot count, you will get the kill. I too have a Marlin XL7 30-06. It is a great (accurate) rifle at a fantastic price.

I want to comment to everyone who thinks this caliber or that caliber is best for flatest shooting, knockdown power, etc. It doesn’t matter what you use. If you do your job as a hunter, getting within the range your rifle is designed for and placing a shot accurately, you should have no trouble taking down a deer. Over the past few years, I have dropped 11 mule deer in western states and 14 whitetails in the great lakes states at 50 YARDS USING ONLY A RIMFIRE .22LR. This was only done after acquiring permission from the various states. The point was to prove that rifle caliber does not matter when hunting. When you make your shot count, you will get the kill.

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]]> By: adam http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-71365 adam Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:01:35 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-71365 jUST PURCHASED THE LX7 IN A 270. 130 GR. FEDERAL FUSHION. VX3 4-12X 50. SCOPE. Not impressed one bit I have been shooting for 30 years and am very accurate. after proper break in the best i can get is 3 inch groups @ 100yrds. 8 inch groups @ 200 yrds. And cant hit the broad side of the barn @ four hundred. But what do you expect for $300.00 But look at the good side ,it will drop a deer @ 100yrds. just dont expect any more. You always get what you pay for. jUST PURCHASED THE LX7 IN A 270. 130 GR. FEDERAL FUSHION. VX3 4-12X 50. SCOPE. Not impressed one bit I have been shooting for 30 years and am very accurate. after proper break in the best i can get is 3 inch groups @ 100yrds. 8 inch groups @ 200 yrds. And cant hit the broad side of the barn @ four hundred. But what do you expect for $300.00 But look at the good side ,it will drop a deer @ 100yrds. just dont expect any more. You always get what you pay for.

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]]> By: Ray W http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-69467 Ray W Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:16:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-69467 Hey Camera, I just finished set-up and break-in of an XL7S-VH in .308. It comes stock with a 26" med-heavy barrel. I tuned the trigger to 2-3/4 lbs, mounted a Simmons 6.5-20x-50mm scope in Simmons tall rings, and used Rem 150gr SPT CoreLokt ammo for the breakin. I paid $319 on sale at a local gunshop. One trick I learned for rifles with the synthetic stock: remove the buttcap and fill the empty stock with clean, dry sand, and use a piece of thin packing foam as a seal, then replace the buttcap. This will dampen recoil and improve the balance of the rifle. This rifle with my first test reloads is shooting 1 MOA at 100 yards, which is very good for an economy-level rifle. I'm confident that I can get into the 1/2 MOA range with some handload development. I've also ordered a Boyds laminated wood stock that fits the XLS action: Savage inletting will not fit the XLS, already checked that!! For the price and features, and the potential accuracy, this XLS is one great rifle. Ray W. Hey Camera,
I just finished set-up and break-in of an XL7S-VH in .308. It comes stock with a 26″ med-heavy barrel. I tuned the trigger to 2-3/4 lbs, mounted a Simmons 6.5-20x-50mm scope in Simmons tall rings, and used Rem 150gr SPT CoreLokt ammo for the breakin. I paid $319 on sale at a local gunshop. One trick I learned for rifles with the synthetic stock: remove the buttcap and fill the empty stock with clean, dry sand, and use a piece of thin packing foam as a seal, then replace the buttcap. This will dampen recoil and improve the balance of the rifle. This rifle with my first test reloads is shooting 1 MOA at 100 yards, which is very good for an economy-level rifle. I’m confident that I can get into the 1/2 MOA range with some handload development.
I’ve also ordered a Boyds laminated wood stock that fits the XLS action: Savage inletting will not fit the XLS, already checked that!!
For the price and features, and the potential accuracy, this XLS is one great rifle.

Ray W.

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]]> By: Mike B http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-65721 Mike B Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:37:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-65721 Not yet, but Able Ammo has them listed, out of stock for $336.00. I clicked the box for "email me when in stock". I want one of each. Just hope Boyds start making custom stocks for them soon, as all my X guns are fitted with their stocks and they make an awesome looking, inexpensive hunting rifle. The 22-250 would be great for nailing prairie dogs and coyotes and the .308 for competition, if the barrels are true. Just hope they are available for sale soon. Let's hear from anyone lucky enough to find one and shoot it!! Rusty Nuts, San Antonio, TX Not yet, but Able Ammo has them listed, out of stock for $336.00. I clicked the box for “email me when in stock”. I want one of each. Just hope Boyds start making custom stocks for them soon, as all my X guns are fitted with their stocks and they make an awesome looking, inexpensive hunting rifle. The 22-250 would be great for nailing prairie dogs and coyotes and the .308 for competition, if the barrels are true.

Just hope they are available for sale soon.

Let’s hear from anyone lucky enough to find one and shoot it!!

Rusty Nuts,
San Antonio, TX

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]]> By: camera http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-65602 camera Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:47:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-65602 Does anyone have experience with the 308 win in 26" bbl XS7 heavy bbl? Does anyone have experience with the 308 win in 26″ bbl XS7 heavy bbl?

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]]> By: aaron http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-64138 aaron Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:47:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-64138 I agree 100% about the 30-06. I have a xL7 on layaway in that caliber after i sold my last single shot 3006. I think it is the best round for many reasons fisrt springfield designed it to military specs and it has been used in every major engagement since. second it is very versatile loading from 55 to 190 grains with differnt results for different game. third it wont shy away when it hits most brush. fourth my dad used one and his dad before him so that is my family round. last and not least some of the greatest guns ever built were chambered in the 30-06 m1 garand, 1903 springfield, browning assault rifle (BAR) and now hopefully the reasonably priced marlin xl7 I agree 100% about the 30-06. I have a xL7 on layaway in that caliber after i sold my last single shot 3006. I think it is the best round for many reasons fisrt springfield designed it to military specs and it has been used in every major engagement since. second it is very versatile loading from 55 to 190 grains with differnt results for different game. third it wont shy away when it hits most brush. fourth my dad used one and his dad before him so that is my family round. last and not least some of the greatest guns ever built were chambered in the 30-06 m1 garand, 1903 springfield, browning assault rifle (BAR) and now hopefully the reasonably priced marlin xl7

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]]> By: Rich http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-61740 Rich Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:30:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-61740 Newcal, here's a great (and affordable) way to bait hogs. Get some feed corn & soak it in water for several weeks. Keep it covered, as it will smell putrid after a while, but the hogs LOVE it. Dig a hole wherever you wish to hunt & pour the corn down the hole. Within a couple days the hogs will be rooting all around that hole. Be careful of the wind when setting up to shoot. A hogs sense of smell is second to none. I like 180 grain Core loks in my 30/06 XL7, but with proper shot placement almost any caliber will do. Good luck ! Newcal, here’s a great (and affordable) way to bait hogs. Get some feed corn & soak it in water for several weeks. Keep it covered, as it will smell putrid after a while, but the hogs LOVE it. Dig a hole wherever you wish to hunt & pour the corn down the hole. Within a couple days the hogs will be rooting all around that hole. Be careful of the wind when setting up to shoot. A hogs sense of smell is second to none. I like 180 grain Core loks in my 30/06 XL7, but with proper shot placement almost any caliber will do. Good luck !

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]]> By: NewCalRusaDeer http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-61179 NewCalRusaDeer Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:22:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-61179 Thanks Mike, I am still pretty keen on the Marlin xl7, really is the least expensive rifle here. Next in line is the Savage FHSAK in eiteh 7mm Rem Mag or .270 WSM which shlould also do the job quite nicely. Looking at getting a rifle sent from Germany right now, one of my mates over there reckons that there are a number of cheap really good guns over there, so if the import permits are available I am going for one of them, but I am not getting my hopes up. Another question i have is how do I bait for wild boar. We have heaps over here and i am keen on giving it a go. Reckon dog pellets and a can of dog food should give me some reasonable results. The way here would be to bait up, then set up maybe 50 yards away in a prone position, full camo gear and wait it out. That way it might be feasible to shoot a good stag as well that might be wandering by... I have zero experience in baiting hogs and will be the first one to try it over here as far as I know so again any advice is appreciated. They are doing alot of damage on the native plants so no limit on what to do so to speak. Yeah, prices are really steep over here, plus side is though that one can get a license in like an hour and take a gun home the same day, which is quite amazing. Any of you folks wanna come down here and do some world class hunting for Rusa and turkey give me a buzz, I would e happy to set it up for you and help with the translation which can be a pain over here! Happy Hunting Martin Thanks Mike,

I am still pretty keen on the Marlin xl7, really is the least expensive rifle here. Next in line is the Savage FHSAK in eiteh 7mm Rem Mag or .270 WSM which shlould also do the job quite nicely. Looking at getting a rifle sent from Germany right now, one of my mates over there reckons that there are a number of cheap really good guns over there, so if the import permits are available I am going for one of them, but I am not getting my hopes up.
Another question i have is how do I bait for wild boar. We have heaps over here and i am keen on giving it a go. Reckon dog pellets and a can of dog food should give me some reasonable results. The way here would be to bait up, then set up maybe 50 yards away in a prone position, full camo gear and wait it out. That way it might be feasible to shoot a good stag as well that might be wandering by…
I have zero experience in baiting hogs and will be the first one to try it over here as far as I know so again any advice is appreciated. They are doing alot of damage on the native plants so no limit on what to do so to speak.

Yeah, prices are really steep over here, plus side is though that one can get a license in like an hour and take a gun home the same day, which is quite amazing. Any of you folks wanna come down here and do some world class hunting for Rusa and turkey give me a buzz, I would e happy to set it up for you and help with the translation which can be a pain over here!

Happy Hunting
Martin

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]]> By: Mike B http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-60998 Mike B Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:55:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-60998 NewCal, you mentioned you could get a Rem 700 for about the same $$. If your deer are that sturdy and shy, you may want to consider the Rem in 7mm Rem Mag. I have a few Marlins and like them fine, but I also have a Rem 700 BDL in 30-06 and it is definitely a better rifle with 24" barrel, floorplate that opens to empty rifle easily . . . etc. Another candidate would be the Weatherby Vanguard, which is available in alot more calibers than the Marlin. I am looking at purchasing a .270 for hunting here in Texas, but the Vanguard seems to be my choice because of all the extra features for only $100 more thab the Marlin at Budsgunshop.com. They have the Marlin in camo for about $350. The .270 is touted as one of the flattest shooting rifles out there for most mid sized deer using similar case dimensions as the .30-06 and .25-06. Sorry to hear you have to pay so much for quality weapons over there. Also, don't rule out Savage 110 with 24" barrel, I have one in 7mm Rem Mag and it is awesome at almost any distance. I have a Pentax 3-15X50 scope on it a Boyd's Custom Thumbhole stock and Pachmyer decelerator recoil pad. It's still not a rifle you want to shot twenty rounds through, but is awesome for the one shot that really counts. A 300 mag would also fit the bill, but would kick even more. Good luck on your choices. NewCal, you mentioned you could get a Rem 700 for about the same $$. If your deer are that sturdy and shy, you may want to consider the Rem in 7mm Rem Mag. I have a few Marlins and like them fine, but I also have a Rem 700 BDL in 30-06 and it is definitely a better rifle with 24″ barrel, floorplate that opens to empty rifle easily . . . etc. Another candidate would be the Weatherby Vanguard, which is available in alot more calibers than the Marlin. I am looking at purchasing a .270 for hunting here in Texas, but the Vanguard seems to be my choice because of all the extra features for only $100 more thab the Marlin at Budsgunshop.com. They have the Marlin in camo for about $350.
The .270 is touted as one of the flattest shooting rifles out there for most mid sized deer using similar case dimensions as the .30-06 and .25-06. Sorry to hear you have to pay so much for quality weapons over there. Also, don’t rule out Savage 110 with 24″ barrel, I have one in 7mm Rem Mag and it is awesome at almost any distance. I have a Pentax 3-15X50 scope on it a Boyd’s Custom Thumbhole stock and Pachmyer decelerator recoil pad. It’s still not a rifle you want to shot twenty rounds through, but is awesome for the one shot that really counts. A 300 mag would also fit the bill, but would kick even more.

Good luck on your choices.

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]]> By: NewCalRusaDeer http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-60942 NewCalRusaDeer Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:51:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-60942 Hi guys, I live in New Caledonia (don't worry if you never heard of it, most people haven't) and we have the best Rusa deer hunting in the world. They are fairly tough to take down and on some properties the shots for trophy stags are quite far (300 to 450yd and above) I am looking to buy a rifle here now and came across the Xl7 today in one of the shops. They only have one in all the shops that I checked, which are most of the shops on the island. Its the .270 by the way and really the minimum cal one should use here... It is mounted with one mother of a scope, will find out the make and model but was told its Australian (?) Problem is the price. it sells for 1300 Euros which today is around $1900!!! From what I have seen on this page, I better be able to shoot a squirrel in the nuts from a mile away for that kind of money. Other problem is scopes are generally really (I mean really) expensive here and usually cost about the same as a quality rifle (x bolt, savage etc.) and unfortunately are a must have with the distances. All you guys have pretty much sold me on the xl7 by now and it should be an excellent choice. Any combo I buy here will most likely be around the same price, most quality rifles retail for at least 1300, 1400US here, no scope (damn Euro) so I am not sure what to do. My problem will be even bigger if they truly discontinued that rifle... So I am thinking I make the guy an offer for around 1000US for the rifle and get a scope from somewhere else?! Sadly enough, 1300 Euros might be a reasonable price for a high quality combo. I can get a Rem 700 with some sort of scope for around 1500US but I truly fell in love with the xl7 (got the brush camo look, which is perfect for here) So, shall I bite the bullet ,) and go for it, just from the looks of it, the scope should be amazing, but no real clue... or for the money go for an X bolt or something similar? Any advice is much appreciated, already decided not to get the Browning Cynergy for the unbelievable turkey hunting that we have here which is "reasonably" priced around $3340 for a trap shoot model... Even though I love that gun! PS> you guys have forgotten more about guns than I will ever learn! Hi guys,

I live in New Caledonia (don’t worry if you never heard of it, most people haven’t) and we have the best Rusa deer hunting in the world. They are fairly tough to take down and on some properties the shots for trophy stags are quite far (300 to 450yd and above) I am looking to buy a rifle here now and came across the Xl7 today in one of the shops. They only have one in all the shops that I checked, which are most of the shops on the island. Its the .270 by the way and really the minimum cal one should use here… It is mounted with one mother of a scope, will find out the make and model but was told its Australian (?) Problem is the price. it sells for 1300 Euros which today is around $1900!!! From what I have seen on this page, I better be able to shoot a squirrel in the nuts from a mile away for that kind of money. Other problem is scopes are generally really (I mean really) expensive here and usually cost about the same as a quality rifle (x bolt, savage etc.) and unfortunately are a must have with the distances.
All you guys have pretty much sold me on the xl7 by now and it should be an excellent choice. Any combo I buy here will most likely be around the same price, most quality rifles retail for at least 1300, 1400US here, no scope (damn Euro) so I am not sure what to do. My problem will be even bigger if they truly discontinued that rifle…
So I am thinking I make the guy an offer for around 1000US for the rifle and get a scope from somewhere else?! Sadly enough, 1300 Euros might be a reasonable price for a high quality combo. I can get a Rem 700 with some sort of scope for around 1500US but I truly fell in love with the xl7 (got the brush camo look, which is perfect for here)
So, shall I bite the bullet ,) and go for it, just from the looks of it, the scope should be amazing, but no real clue…
or for the money go for an X bolt or something similar?

Any advice is much appreciated, already decided not to get the Browning Cynergy for the unbelievable turkey hunting that we have here which is “reasonably” priced around $3340 for a trap shoot model… Even though I love that gun!

PS> you guys have forgotten more about guns than I will ever learn!

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]]> By: Robert http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-58267 Robert Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:45:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-58267 I bought a Marlin XL7 in 308 Win and already I have converted into a 250 Savage with a custom A&B barrel from Midwest USA. It shoots great. It takes the same barrel as the Savage 110 with a little adjustment to the face of the bolt which I solved with a little bit of sandinf of ot's face to bring the bolt into full contact of the shell. Of course if your not sure of this yourself contact a local gunsmith and they can probably do it for you.Good shooting. I bought a Marlin XL7 in 308 Win and already I have converted into a 250 Savage with a custom A&B barrel from Midwest USA. It shoots great. It takes the same barrel as the Savage 110 with a little adjustment to the face of the bolt which I solved with a little bit of sandinf of ot’s face to bring the bolt into full contact of the shell. Of course if your not sure of this yourself contact a local gunsmith and they can probably do it for you.Good shooting.

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]]> By: T Neyer http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-58204 T Neyer Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:21:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-58204 I am also from Namibia recently bought a .308 and what a pleasure . Good price and shoots springbuck and will down a Eland with good placement. All American hunters are invuted to "Nam"...for a good fun trip...Amazing country and hunting ficilities. I am also from Namibia recently bought a .308 and what a pleasure . Good price and shoots springbuck and will down a Eland with good placement. All American hunters are invuted to “Nam”…for a good fun trip…Amazing country and hunting ficilities.

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]]> By: Eddie W http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-50163 Eddie W Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:09:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-50163 Kolten-where do you live? I might be interested if you are close. I am in LA. Kolten-where do you live? I might be interested if you are close. I am in LA.

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]]> By: kolten http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-48227 kolten Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:57:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-48227 i bought the xl7 25-06 i put a 3x9x40 bushnell on it and i love it. i shoot 100 grain remington coe-lokts out of it and its accurate light and easy to handle the only thing is 25-06 is hard to find good bullets for so im lookin at a 30-06 the 25-06 can reach that 350 and 400 yard mark but its alittle small for elk so im trying to sell it any offers? 250 with scope and sling i killed two deer with it this year and one last year i bought the xl7 25-06 i put a 3x9x40 bushnell on it and i love it. i shoot 100 grain remington coe-lokts out of it and its accurate light and easy to handle the only thing is 25-06 is hard to find good bullets for so im lookin at a 30-06
the 25-06 can reach that 350 and 400 yard mark but its alittle small for elk so im trying to sell it any offers? 250 with scope and sling i killed two deer with it this year and one last year

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]]> By: Rigor http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-46130 Rigor Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:52:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-46130 Aparently its going to be impossible to get a new trigger for my xl7. I've been duped! Marlin said they are between factories and they won't have one for a long... long ... long time I'd like to know how a brand new gun has a broken trigger Aparently its going to be impossible to get a new trigger for my xl7.
I’ve been duped!
Marlin said they are between factories and they won’t have one for a long… long … long time
I’d like to know how a brand new gun has a broken trigger

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]]> By: Rigor http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-45965 Rigor Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:18:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-45965 I picked up an xl7 second hand but was told only a few rounds went through it to set the scope. I noticed after that there was 1/2 the trigger missing. thin brittle metal - bound to break I guess. nice gun otherwise I suppose. I picked up an xl7 second hand but was told only a few rounds went through it to set the scope.
I noticed after that there was 1/2 the trigger missing.
thin brittle metal – bound to break I guess.
nice gun otherwise I suppose.

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]]> By: josh http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-45332 josh Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:06:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-45332 i bought the xl7 30-06 about two years ago after reading up on it a little. i bought a burris fullfield2 3x9x50 and leupold rings and mounts, which really set the rifle off. i love my gun! i tested hornady, federal, and remington corelokt bullets. surprisingly, the remington bullets shoot the best. great shooting and very accurate up to 400yards. drops rapidly after that. i shoot 150 grain bulles and im very satisfied. would recommend i to anyone who wans a great rifle at a fair price! i bought the xl7 30-06 about two years ago after reading up on it a little. i bought a burris fullfield2 3x9x50 and leupold rings and mounts, which really set the rifle off. i love my gun! i tested hornady, federal, and remington corelokt bullets. surprisingly, the remington bullets shoot the best. great shooting and very accurate up to 400yards. drops rapidly after that. i shoot 150 grain bulles and im very satisfied. would recommend i to anyone who wans a great rifle at a fair price!

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]]> By: KC Moore http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-41929 KC Moore Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:49:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-41929 Purchased the 270 xl7c and not only is the rifle good looking, but it is the most accurate rifle that I own. I took it to the range one day and I just happened to be shooting next to a gentleman who had one of those bolt action single shot rifles made by Savage, chambered in .308 that is designed from the factory as a bench shooter,(now I happen to know that these rifles are very well made and deadly accurate). However on this particular day my "cheap" Marlin out shot the Savage with 4 shots just 1 inch left of the bulls eye, into one ragged hole! We both were extremely impressed! By the way the 270 caliber will kill elk (especially ones this accurate), and I am just as confident with the caliber for elk hunting as I am with the '06 or my 7mag. I would recommend the Marlin to anyone looking to buy a very,very good rifle! (By the way the load I was shooting was 150 grain Speer spitzer sp. on top of 57 grains of R22). Purchased the 270 xl7c and not only is the rifle good looking, but it is the most accurate rifle that I own. I took it to the range one day and I just happened to be shooting next to a gentleman who had one of those bolt action single shot rifles made by Savage, chambered in .308 that is designed from the factory as a bench shooter,(now I happen to know that these rifles are very well made and deadly accurate). However on this particular day my “cheap” Marlin out shot the Savage with 4 shots just 1 inch left of the bulls eye, into one ragged hole! We both were extremely impressed! By the way the 270 caliber will kill elk (especially ones this accurate), and I am just as confident with the caliber for elk hunting as I am with the ’06 or my 7mag. I would recommend the Marlin to anyone looking to buy a very,very good rifle! (By the way the load I was shooting was 150 grain Speer spitzer sp. on top of 57 grains of R22).

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/comment-page-1/#comment-40614 Steve Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:05:06 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/01/marlin-xl7/#comment-40614 Morgan, you should return the rifle to wherever you bought it from. If you don't want to do that, try disassembling the bolt and cleaning it. Make sure there is no dirt or oil inside the bolt. Morgan, you should return the rifle to wherever you bought it from. If you don’t want to do that, try disassembling the bolt and cleaning it. Make sure there is no dirt or oil inside the bolt.

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