marlin XL7 vs. Mossberg model 100 ATR

nc.hunter · 06-11-2008, 03:13 PM

Hey guys, what do yall think about the new marlin XL7, it comes in .25-06, .270 and .30-06 but so does the 100 ATR. The rifle I would buy would be a .30-06, for a good all around hunting rifle. Both come in camo and both are about 300 dollars. So which one would you buy?

Midas · 06-11-2008, 05:25 PM

Flip a coin, I think that either would be a good reliable hunting rifle.

turner · 06-12-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nc.hunter

Hey guys, what do yall think about the new marlin XL7, it comes in .25-06, .270 and .30-06 but so does the 100 ATR. The rifle I would buy would be a .30-06, for a good all around hunting rifle. Both come in camo and both are about 300 dollars. So which one would you buy?

No first hand experience here, but I've read nothing but good things about the Marlin. They liked the feel and finish and the new trigger as well. I'm considering an XL7 in 25/06 for myself. Good Luck.

Austin18 · Yesterday, 09:44 PM

Hey guys im gonna buy a new rifle here really soon, but i cant decide between the Marlin XL 7 and the mossberg 100 ATR. it will be a 30-06 which is a better gun?

roverboy · Today, 10:52 AM

Well I have a .30-06 ATR Mossberg and its a good accurate rifle. But I've heard good things about the Marlin. I guess both would be good.

WyrTwister · Today, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by roverboy

Well I have a .30-06 ATR Mossberg and its a good accurate rifle. But I've heard good things about the Marlin. I guess both would be good.

What about the cheap model Remington ( 770 or 710 ? ) ? How does it differ from the 700 ?

God bless

Wyr

big boomer · Today, 12:38 PM

I would be happy with either one but if I find enough money I plan to get the Marlin in 25-06.

andrew cochran · Today, 01:09 PM

Don't go with a 770. They are known for being crappy.

I think that the Marlin is a tad better. Not sure.

WyrTwister · Today, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew cochran

Don't go with a 770. They are known for being crappy.

I think that the Marlin is a tad better. Not sure.

Crappy , in what way ? How do they differ from the 700 ?

Only Remington I own is a 788 in .308 Winny .

I own 3 Winny lever guns and 5 Marlin Lever guns . No experience with Marlin bolt guns .

Only Mossy I own is a 12 gauge .

God bless
Wyr

andrew cochran · Today, 01:54 PM

They certainly are different for a 700. I've heard to much bad things about one to put one on my rack. That marlin is a nice gun.

06-11-2008, 03:13 PM	#1
nc.hunter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forsyth county of north carolina Posts: 225	marlin XL7 vs. Mossberg model 100 ATR Hey guys, what do yall think about the new marlin XL7, it comes in .25-06, .270 and .30-06 but so does the 100 ATR. The rifle I would buy would be a .30-06, for a good all around hunting rifle. Both come in camo and both are about 300 dollars. So which one would you buy? __________________ I'M A SOUTHERNER THROUGH AND THROUGH!

06-11-2008, 05:25 PM	#2
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,786 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Flip a coin, I think that either would be a good reliable hunting rifle. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

Today, 10:52 AM	#5
roverboy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moss,Tn. Posts: 103	Well I have a .30-06 ATR Mossberg and its a good accurate rifle. But I've heard good things about the Marlin. I guess both would be good. __________________ Knock its horns off,wipe its old dirty butt and chuck it on the plate!

Today, 01:09 PM	#8
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,138	Don't go with a 770. They are known for being crappy. I think that the Marlin is a tad better. Not sure. __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

Today, 01:54 PM	#10
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,138	They certainly are different for a 700. I've heard to much bad things about one to put one on my rack. That marlin is a nice gun. __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

Yesterday, 09:44 PM	#4
Austin18 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4	Hey guys im gonna buy a new rifle here really soon, but i cant decide between the Marlin XL 7 and the mossberg 100 ATR. it will be a 30-06 which is a better gun?

Today, 12:38 PM	#7
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 939	I would be happy with either one but if I find enough money I plan to get the Marlin in 25-06.