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Marlin XL7
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12/01/12 09:56 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 8,567
SpoonPlatoon
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Do you like it or not? Anyone not like the one they have/had?
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: SpoonPlatoon]
#3806276
12/01/12 10:39 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 127
R_Kirby
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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Not an XL, but I have a stainless XS7 in .308 that I'm happy with. The cheap lightweight plastic stock is not the greatest, but that is true of most synthetic stocked rifles at this price point. Mine will eventually wear a Boyd's laminate stock.
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: R_Kirby]
#3806301
12/01/12 10:51 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 8,567
SpoonPlatoon
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I found a XL7 with a boyd prsrie hunter stock in 25-06. Very tempting!
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: SpoonPlatoon]
#3806363
12/01/12 11:24 PM
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 406
Screwdriver
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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I had an XS7 I bought as a plain jane truck gun. It turned out to be a lot more than what I was expecting. It wasn't fancy but they put the money where it counted. I'm not sure there is a rifle out there that can beat it on a criteria of accuracy + trigger / price.
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: SpoonPlatoon]
#3806404
12/01/12 11:40 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 127
R_Kirby
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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I found a XL7 with a boyd prsrie hunter stock in 25-06. Very tempting! Jump on it - you won't regret it.
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: R_Kirby]
#3806418
12/01/12 11:47 PM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,715
grout-scout
Extreme Tracker
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Extreme Tracker
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I own 3 of them, and its one of the few things in life where I actually thought I got more than I paid for! I have read above some that weren't great but most are happy with them.
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: grout-scout]
#3808481
12/02/12 09:32 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 264
brazman
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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I've been wanting one badly since I passed up a clearance sale on them at Academy three years or so ago. Been kicking myself ever since. Heck of an entry level price point gun.
Boom!
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: brazman]
#3808623
12/02/12 10:43 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,048
jab3006
Pro Tracker
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Pro Tracker
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Got a youth model in 7-08 for my son. It shoots really well, especially for the money.
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: jab3006]
#3809228
12/03/12 02:28 AM
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 76
centexrancher
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
Joined: Nov 2012
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Ive got one in .243 caliber and have used it for deer hunting in both 2011 and 2012. I consider it to be a well made and accurate rifle. That said, I also have a Ruger American in 30.06 and honestly believe it is the best rifle I have ever owned or used, and that includes some high end Remingtons and Savages.
Last edited by centexrancher; 12/03/12 02:30 AM. Reason: spelling error
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: centexrancher]
#3809316
12/03/12 02:48 AM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,715
grout-scout
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Yep if Ruger ever expands their cartridge selection I will get one, I'd like a .260. Prob won't happen though.
Last edited by grout-scout; 12/03/12 02:48 AM.
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: grout-scout]
#3809526
12/03/12 03:29 AM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 371
sandman05
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Accurate I enjoy it mines a .270
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: sandman05]
#3809553
12/03/12 03:36 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,498
TCB
Veteran Tracker
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Veteran Tracker
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You won't regret it...very good shooting rifle for the $$$$
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: TCB]
#3810092
12/03/12 12:49 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 8,567
SpoonPlatoon
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Well guy backed out. Too bad. Looks.like I'll have to look at a new one
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: SpoonPlatoon]
#3810312
12/03/12 02:29 PM
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,269
Grendel 6.5
Pro Tracker
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Pro Tracker
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Great little rifles. I think they are the Glock of the rifle market. Nothing fancy, but they work!
I go to Bone Daddy's for the burgers....yeah, that's why.
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: Grendel 6.5]
#3836074
12/11/12 08:20 AM
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Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 307
almuerzo
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Go for it. I don't think you'll regret it at all.
You can only have too much ammo if you are on fire or swimming....
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Re: Marlin XL7
[Re: Grendel 6.5]
#3836358
12/11/12 01:57 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,784
passthru
THF Celebrity
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THF Celebrity
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Great little rifles. I think they are the Glock of the rifle market. Nothing fancy, but they work! Except that Glock's are over priced for what they are.
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