Anyone know of a stock manufacturer that makes a "drop in" stock for the Marlin XL7 long action?

I haven't been able to find one yet. Let me know if you find something.

I will PM you if I find one.

Since it has been a while since I posted this question, I will put it out there again. the rifle is exceptional but needs just a bit more weight and I like the look of the laminates.

I was thinking about buying an XL7 once.... I heard something about recoil problems...

The XL7 is an excellent, accurate rifle. Mine is a .25-06 and recoil in this light weight rifle is really not an issue, I like the feel of a bit heavier rifle.

I have an XL7, never noticed any recoil problems.

Due to popular demand Boyd's Gun Stocks at boydsgunstocks.com will start producing laminated stocks for the Marlin XL7. Available June 9, 2010.
I plan to buy the Pepper Black/Black which is actually black and gray stock for my .25-06.
Ray
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how much are they going to cost?

I don't know regarding $ yet. Prices will be published on June 8. According to Boyd's.

Thanks for the updates.

The whole story:
Members of the Marlin Owners Forum circulated a petition, which I signed, and submitted it to Boyd's requesting they build laminated stocks for the XL7 and the XS7.
I copied the response from Boyd's Sales Mgr. for you:


I just wanted to tell you to start saving your lunch money and to personally thank you for taking the time to send in your requests for the Marlin X7 series rifles. The request log is a newer way we are trying to get customers what they want while still keeping costs affordable and it worked great for this rifle as well as the others we have been doing.

The stocks will be available to order online starting June 8th around 3:00 pm CST

We will be making a limited production run of this rifle in both the Ross FT and Boyds’ Classic design in Nutmeg and pepper laminate.

Parts will be fully fit and finished to our house actions and will come with a recoil pad and swivel studs.

Price is, I have to give you a little suspense on this, so can’t tell you till the 8th.

shipping of stocks should start the following week on the 16th or 17th of June.

We will notify all forums we currently sponsor of this release as well as send you our weekly special e-mail.

I selected just a few of you to send this to, so spread the word to your friends that Boyds’ is going to have stocks very soon.

Thanks again for your patience and happy shooting.

Kurt Maus
Sales
Boyds' Gunstock Ind. Inc

605/996-5011
605/996-9878 fax

Did you order one of the stocks?

They are in. Just recieved this e mail a while ago. I bought a thumbhole for my 7Mag, so now I am on there mailing list, Just thought I would pass this on to all of you interested.



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