Author Topic: Marlin XL7 (Read 18101 times)

poncaguy · « **on:** August 01, 2008, 11:51:22 AM »

Anyone have one yet? I handle one in 30-06 at Sportsman Warehouse. Really impressed with it and it's trigger. Seems much better than my Stevens 200's and Mossberg ATR in quaility. I would have bought it, but want a 25-06 or 270..........

billy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2008, 02:48:16 PM »

I looked at two the other day 3006 and 270 really like the new marlin .Wish i could make up a reason to get one ,have two deer rifles now,sure do like the xl7 nice rifle at great price.

Huffmanite · « **Reply #2 on:** August 02, 2008, 05:42:31 AM »

Just got a XL7 recently in 25-06. Smooth action, very good trigger (thats adjustable) and it should be a good carry rifle due to it's light weight. I don't care much for the plastic stock and trigger guard, but that is just me. Of the 3 calibers available, I went with the 25-06 since I only shoot paper and knew it would have the least recoil. So far, I've fired 30 rounds at the range (barrel break-in and sight-in scope and adjust trigger) with Remington 100 gr factory ammo. Nothing special about its accuracy to write about so far, but I found the recoil milder than I expected. I've just reloaded with some 75, 87, 100 and 120 grain bullets with various powders to try out soon at the range to improve upon the results so far with the factory remiington ammo.

MGMorden · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2008, 09:55:25 AM »

Quote from: Huffmanite on August 02, 2008, 05:42:31 AM

I don't care much for the plastic stock and trigger guard, but that is just me.

That's what'll be the main thing keeping me from buying one of these. I don't buy synthetic stock rifles as a rule. I understand that many like them, and that's fine, but given that I don't like them, any manufacturer that doesn't give me a wood/laminate option isn't going to get my business.

billy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2008, 07:22:23 AM »

I am with McMorden on this i,m a wood ,lam. man myself but did like the xl7.

2ndtimer · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2008, 08:18:43 AM »

I handled an XL-7 a few months ago, and was impressed by its' fit and finish. I have no aversion to synthetic stocks, as all my rifles currently have one kind or another. I picked up a laminated wood stock for my Howa 1500 Lightning, but generally go back to the tupperware for huntng. I do admit the rifle is much more attractive wearing the wood stock. Hopefully Boyd's will eventually offer a wood stock at a reasonable price for the Marlin, so the traditionalists can consider acquiring one.

flitz · « **Reply #6 on:** August 03, 2008, 10:49:39 AM »

picked up a 270.thinking about having the stock dipped predator camo
topped it off with a swift 4x12.not a bad rifle for the price

poncaguy · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2008, 12:02:00 PM »

Got my XL7 270 last week. 3 rounds in one hole at 35 yards , was mounting a scope on it. Will get it to a range soon and see how it does at 100. Sweet trigger, paid $309 out the door.

poncaguy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2008, 12:41:22 PM »

Sighted the XL7 270 in today, 1/2" group with Remington Core-Loc 130 grain.............very happy with it!

edgemark · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2008, 09:28:25 AM »

WRONG PLACE

swiftman · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2008, 04:27:42 PM »

My friend purchased one in .270 a few weeks ago took 3 rounds to sight in after boar sighting. I got to shoot the first group. It went 3 rounds in 3/4 inch outside spread he copied that group again after letting it cool. He free floated it the other day and shot a 1/2 inch group. These were all shot with IMR 4064 and Serria 100grn flat base, first load tried. The bullets were out of a box of Serrias made from when they were still in located in Cal. Don't now how old they were. Hopefully the new serrias will do the same. He tried Hornady 100grn Vmax but it does not like boats tails or least not with IMR 4064 but he is still playing with it.
Whats not to like $315 before tax and it actually looks like a real rifle next to savage of same price range and has same style accu trigger , steal bedding , comes with scope bases, good recoil pad.
He wants to try some 90,110 and 130grn bullets in it. Will keep you posted if anyone is interested.

He wants to try shooting coyotes at 500yds over bait from his up stairs bedroom window this winter. Thats why 100grn bullet. Can't use centerfire rifles here in Ill to hunt deer thanks to our friends and protecters from Chicago.

Swampman · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2008, 03:21:52 AM »

I examined one Saturday and I was impressed. I owned a Mossberg ATR, and when my son broke the triggerguard on his first trip, it couldn't be fixed without replacing the stock. It's molded as part of the stock. I did finally mount a 700ADL triggerguard on it. On the Marlin it can be removed and replaced and it's made out of thicker (and I suspect tougher) plastic. If they ever chamber the Marlin in .223, I may buy one. It's a good rifle for the money IMO. Hey, it's a Remington after all.

poncaguy · « **Reply #12 on:** September 22, 2008, 03:26:12 AM »

I would love to see one in 308 with a bull barrel for 600-1000 yard matches, my 270 is very accurate, better than my ATR or Steven 200's.........

mjbgalt · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2008, 12:39:44 PM »

i ordered one of these today, in .25-06. i handled one at gander mountain and really was impressed. i called the gunshop i frequent and had them order me one. believe it or not his price to me was $275!!!

i can't even RE-BARREL a rifle for that!

i am looking forward to shooting it.

i wrote for a newspaper and went to college to write for magazines and papers, so i am going to do a full-length article on it when i get a chance to review it completely. and do it the way i think the gun rags SHOULD do it.

-Matt

mjbgalt · « **Reply #14 on:** September 22, 2008, 03:09:13 PM »

apparently if one wants something other than a .30-06 with a black stock it's not so easy to get.

they're selling these as fast as they can make them.

i want a .25-06 with camo stock...might be a while unless my dealer can produce a miracle.

-Matt

nomosendero · « **Reply #15 on:** September 22, 2008, 04:45:06 PM »

Quote from: Huffmanite on August 02, 2008, 05:42:31 AM

Just got a XL7 recently in 25-06. Smooth action, very good trigger (thats adjustable) and it should be a good carry rifle due to it's light weight. I don't care much for the plastic stock and trigger guard, but that is just me. Of the 3 calibers available, I went with the 25-06 since I only shoot paper and knew it would have the least recoil. So far, I've fired 30 rounds at the range (barrel break-in and sight-in scope and adjust trigger) with Remington 100 gr factory ammo. Nothing special about its accuracy to write about so far, but I found the recoil milder than I expected. I've just reloaded with some 75, 87, 100 and 120 grain bullets with various powders to try out soon at the range to improve upon the results so far with the factory remiington ammo.

How did you find a 25-06? Everyone I have talked to came up dry.

DalesCarpentry · « **Reply #16 on:** September 22, 2008, 04:46:44 PM »

Can someone tell me about the funny looking trigger? Thanks Dale

mjbgalt · « **Reply #17 on:** September 22, 2008, 05:37:02 PM »

yeah, it's a trigger like on the accu-trigger savages and glocks.

the lever in the middle of the trigger blocks the sear and then when you pull the lever back it only takes a bit of pressure to make it go boom

-Matt

Huffmanite · « **Reply #18 on:** September 24, 2008, 05:04:50 PM »

How did I find a 25-06? Local gun store chain here in Houston ran a newspaper ad showing XLR 7's in 270 or 30-06 for $299. I called their closest store to me and asked if they had the XLR in 25-06. Sales clerk checked and told me they had only one. I immediately drove to the store and bought it, but it was not on sale. Paid $319 plus tax. So, guess I was just lucky.

james · « **Reply #19 on:** September 26, 2008, 03:30:32 PM »

It appears to have the barrel nut like a Savage. I can forsee the barrels being swapped like the Savages. As a matter of fact I considered it myself but found a good Savage 110 in a pawn shop to screw a 6.5 x 55 barrel on.

LHitchcox · « **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2008, 09:07:03 AM »

I hope to find a .25-06 before Christmas. It will be a present for my son. He is finally settling down and is looking to hunt again for the first time in about 10 years. Lately his passion has been video games, cars, and women. I told him he would have better luck with guns.

Leon

nomosendero · « **Reply #21 on:** September 30, 2008, 04:37:05 PM »

Quote from: LHitchcox on September 29, 2008, 09:07:03 AM

I hope to find a .25-06 before Christmas. It will be a present for my son. He is finally settling down and is looking to hunt again for the first time in about 10 years. Lately his passion has been video games, cars, and women. I told him he would have better luck with guns.

Leon

Women & guns is a good mix as long as you hide them when she's mad.

CrimsonTide · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2008, 03:56:56 PM »

Count me in as a fan of the Marlin XL7. I wouldn't hesitate to own one of these rifles. The fit and finish are considerably above the Stevens 200, and the trigger is much nicer. I am also holding out for one in a .25-06, as I am sort of a .25 caliber nut.

I have a friend/co-worker that asked me a couple of weeks ago about a rifle to keep the varmints off his farm with. He wants something with a little more vigor than a .243. I recommended a .25-06 at the time, and then about a week ago, I told him about the XL7.

At the price point, I don't think it can be matched, let alone beaten.

kyelkhunter3006 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2008, 06:55:50 AM »

I looked at a 30-06 at Bass Pro on Wednesday, and I think that it's miles ahead of the Mossberg ATR in all areas. I like it better than the Stevens myself, but whether or not it's better, well, we all know that every gun is different. I'd definitely buy one before I'd buy a Mossberg or the Stevens.

poncaguy · « **Reply #24 on:** October 11, 2008, 07:20:55 AM »

I have 2 Steven 200's and one Mossberg ATR. My XL7 is a much better rifle.............

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #25 on:** October 12, 2008, 06:17:00 AM »

Now that Remington owns Marlin shouldn't we consider that tha XL7 is really a Remington with a barrel nut?

By the way, I think the XL7 is a MUCH better rifle than the Remington 770.

kyelkhunter3006 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 12, 2008, 07:58:24 AM »

Well, are we going to starting calling the 336, 1894, and 1895 "Remington" lever actions? Just because Remington owns the name doesn't mean that it's not a Marlin product at heart.

I'm thinking that I may end up getting a XL7 for my back-up rifle.....

nomosendero · « **Reply #27 on:** October 12, 2008, 08:55:53 AM »

Quote from: Coyote Hunter on October 12, 2008, 06:17:00 AM

Now that Remington owns Marlin shouldn't we consider that tha XL7 is really a Remington with a barrel nut?

By the way, I think the XL7 is a MUCH better rifle than the Remington 770.

No doubt about it!! This should be a good reason to drop the 770.

Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #28 on:** October 12, 2008, 02:12:19 PM »

Quote from: nomosendero on October 12, 2008, 08:55:53 AM

No doubt about it!! This should be a good reason to drop the 770.

I was thinking along the same lines.

Swampman · « **Reply #29 on:** October 12, 2008, 02:54:48 PM »

Quote from: nomosendero on October 12, 2008, 08:55:53 AM

Quote from: Coyote Hunter on October 12, 2008, 06:17:00 AM
Now that Remington owns Marlin shouldn't we consider that tha XL7 is really a Remington with a barrel nut?

By the way, I think the XL7 is a MUCH better rifle than the Remington 770.

No doubt about it!! This should be a good reason to drop the 770.

The 770 is an excellent rifle. Why drop it?