Marlin X7

[rubberduckie]

hello,

anyone here have any news about this rifle? looks like an awesome entry level bolt action. i was thinking of getting a marlin xt-22vr until i saw this.

 

[Queequeg]

Re: Marlin X7

Found a few links but none with photos. Yours looks like a pretty good choice as it has some Savage elements to it as well as Remington.


The prices seem to be in the mid $300.00s which would suggest a hell of a value if one can find one of them: No one seems to have them in stock!

http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHFX...vy+barrel+rifle

 

[GunKnowledge]

Re: Marlin X7

Why does it look like "an awesome entry level bolt gun"???

Because of the picture??? *sigh*



<span style="color: #3333FF">First off, I don't believe there's such a thing as a "Marlin X7".</span> There are Marlin MR7s, XS7s, and XL7s, and you have a picture of the XS7, the short action length receiver.


Do you know any details about the Marlin XS7/XL7 actions? That's where the decision of whether its "an awesome entry bolt gun" would be decided, not the silly frickin picture. And there are a number of reviews of the action and its design from magazines. These are cheap rifles for a reason, if moneys a problem, buy used.



<span style="color: #FF0000">Since you were considering the heavy barrel Marlin .22 before, I would say go back to waiting on the .22, it'll be a much better choice. Step up to a centerfire once you have the basics mastered.</span>




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[rubberduckie]

Re: Marlin X7

im not even sure its out yet. the only place i found the picture was on marlins gallery.

here http://www.marlinfirearms.com/Artwork/CenterfireBoltAction.asp


its not even listed in there current rifles. im not going by looks but the fact that it might be around $300 with a heavy barrel and adjustable trigger.

 

[George63]

Re: Marlin X7

I set up a marlin bolty for my brother, basic hunting rifle, same cheap plastic stock as a starter Rem or savage but the base model had the better trigger. found a factory ammo that worked well after many disappointing tries. The test ammo ended up costing as much as the rifle. For any precision work work the Rem or savage would be a much better choice because of the choice of stocks and other components available and the smiths who work on them. Also the resale on a common brand is better.