new marlin bolt actionxl7c

slaughterhouse · 05-15-2008, 09:57 PM

Hi Its been a while since i have been here but I looking to see if any one has used or owned the new marlin bolt action rifles I think the model number is xl7c it is a 25-06 with the camo stock I was thinking about getting one because I know marlin rifles are among the best but i wanted a little info on them if any one can help it would be appreciated. thanks

turner · 05-18-2008, 03:51 PM

I don't own own one, but have read several tests of it and all gave it excellent ratings. From all I've read and heard, it's the cream of the entry-level bolt rifles, having been finished much better than others from Stevens, Remington and Mossberg. It has a new trigger similar to the Savage accu-trigger and the action and barrel attatchment is, to my eye, more attractive than a 110's.

kycowboy · 05-27-2008, 03:22 PM

I agree with Mr. turner. It gets really good reviews and I've never heard of a bad Marlin gun (my folks own a couple).
Just a thought. Marlin is being bought by Remington, and a fellow I know who used to be a representative for Rem is wondering if it's not Remington's doing. But it still looks good to me! I'm actually considering purchasing one.
Cowboy

shrub · 06-22-2008, 12:16 PM

They did a review on them in the new Field and Stream and they will shoot Sub-MOA out of the Box! and for $300 at that. I think im going to buy one in 30-06 or .270 if i pull a moose permit this year.

turner · 06-22-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shrub

They did a review on them in the new Field and Stream and they will shoot Sub-MOA out of the Box! and for $300 at that. I think im going to buy one in 30-06 or .270 if i pull a moose permit this year.

I just finished reading that article, myself! It was BY FAR the highest rated reasonably priced rifle, coming in just a bit behind the Savage model 14 which is about double the low price of the Marlin. I was truly impressed! If they come out with a walnut or laminate stocked version, I doubt I'll be able to control myself any longer.

RgrNo1Shtr · 07-19-2008, 09:31 PM

Kind of a nit-picky question, but does anyone know what the forearm cross section is shaped like? I looked at the Stevens 200 and it had a square shape which was not comfortable. I'm hoping the Marlin might have a round shape.

Regards,
Dick M.

ArkansasHunter · 07-19-2008, 09:33 PM

OutDoor Life Magazine tested it and the accuratcy was outstanding with there test gun.

HATCHETT JACK · 08-11-2008, 07:00 PM

i have heard nothing but good things about this rifle... and ya cant beat the price

05-15-2008, 09:57 PM	#1
slaughterhouse Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (0)	new marlin bolt actionxl7c Hi Its been a while since i have been here but I looking to see if any one has used or owned the new marlin bolt action rifles I think the model number is xl7c it is a 25-06 with the camo stock I was thinking about getting one because I know marlin rifles are among the best but i wanted a little info on them if any one can help it would be appreciated. thanks

05-18-2008, 03:51 PM	#2
turner Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 623 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't own own one, but have read several tests of it and all gave it excellent ratings. From all I've read and heard, it's the cream of the entry-level bolt rifles, having been finished much better than others from Stevens, Remington and Mossberg. It has a new trigger similar to the Savage accu-trigger and the action and barrel attatchment is, to my eye, more attractive than a 110's.

05-27-2008, 03:22 PM	#3
kycowboy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0)	I agree with Mr. turner. It gets really good reviews and I've never heard of a bad Marlin gun (my folks own a couple). Just a thought. Marlin is being bought by Remington, and a fellow I know who used to be a representative for Rem is wondering if it's not Remington's doing. But it still looks good to me! I'm actually considering purchasing one. Cowboy

06-22-2008, 12:16 PM	#4
shrub Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Guilford Vt. Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0)	They did a review on them in the new Field and Stream and they will shoot Sub-MOA out of the Box! and for $300 at that. I think im going to buy one in 30-06 or .270 if i pull a moose permit this year.

07-19-2008, 09:31 PM	#6
RgrNo1Shtr Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0)	Kind of a nit-picky question, but does anyone know what the forearm cross section is shaped like? I looked at the Stevens 200 and it had a square shape which was not comfortable. I'm hoping the Marlin might have a round shape. Regards, Dick M.

07-19-2008, 09:33 PM	#7
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,521 Trader Rating: (0)	OutDoor Life Magazine tested it and the accuratcy was outstanding with there test gun.

08-11-2008, 07:00 PM	#8
HATCHETT JACK Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 50 Trader Rating: (0)	i have heard nothing but good things about this rifle... and ya cant beat the price