ShootALot523
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- Aug 4, 2009
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Just shot my new Marlin XL7 25-06. Prior to the purchase I shot the savage Axis and the Marlin. I wanted a dual coyote/deer gun which will be used out to 200 yds, so I decided on the 25-06 and liked the Marlin over the savage. I know some people will bark at this caliber saying it's not enough for deer, but I'm confident in it, since I'm a firm believer in shot placement over caliber size.
I can't say enough good things about the gun. Shooting the 120 grain Fusion the gun (rested on sand bags) shot groups that were just about touching (sorry no measurement, but less than an inch). This gun feels like it has no recoil and muzzle rise is almost non existent. The balance is great and the gun settles comfortably to my cheek and shoulder. The trigger is a clean 3lbs.
The gun smith I go to who has 30+ years in the business said nothing but good things about this gun. He got into a lot of technical stuff validating what a good job Marlin did on this gun. I only paid $369 for the camo version and I put a 4-12 Redfield Revolution scope on it. I'm also happy with the Redfield scope. This by far is my most inexpensive rifle setup I own, and it shoots just as good as any. Completely set up this gun ran me $600 (with a $30 rebate from redfield). I wanted to post this for anyone who has doubts about buying an inexpensive or so called "low end rifle". With this crazy economy and the wacky prices of everyday needs, I'm sure there are a lot of people who can't be buying "high end" rifles. It's nice to see that a lot of companies are catching on to this and producing nice guns at a price the average man can afford.
I can't say enough good things about the gun. Shooting the 120 grain Fusion the gun (rested on sand bags) shot groups that were just about touching (sorry no measurement, but less than an inch). This gun feels like it has no recoil and muzzle rise is almost non existent. The balance is great and the gun settles comfortably to my cheek and shoulder. The trigger is a clean 3lbs.
The gun smith I go to who has 30+ years in the business said nothing but good things about this gun. He got into a lot of technical stuff validating what a good job Marlin did on this gun. I only paid $369 for the camo version and I put a 4-12 Redfield Revolution scope on it. I'm also happy with the Redfield scope. This by far is my most inexpensive rifle setup I own, and it shoots just as good as any. Completely set up this gun ran me $600 (with a $30 rebate from redfield). I wanted to post this for anyone who has doubts about buying an inexpensive or so called "low end rifle". With this crazy economy and the wacky prices of everyday needs, I'm sure there are a lot of people who can't be buying "high end" rifles. It's nice to see that a lot of companies are catching on to this and producing nice guns at a price the average man can afford.