ricebasher302
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I've been borrowing a Remington 700 BDL .243 for several years now, but since I'm graduating from college, I'm going to purchase my own rifle. I've read a few reviews on the new Marlin XL7 bolt rifle and have been pleased with the positive reviews. Having used a Remington, I know that that's a pretty good benchmark by which to judge any reasonably priced gun. Most reviews have said the XL7 is accurate, has a nice trigger, is smooth to operate and seems relatively well-built. Several other features make it comparable to rifles twice its cost. I'd love to buy a Remington 700 because its what I know and love, but I can't help but wonder what I'd be missing by buying a made-in-America XL7 for half the price. I know what I like in a rifle, but am not necessarily an expert. Any ideas?
GREAT rifle for the money. At this time, I wouldn't go as far to say it's the most accurate rifle under the sun, but for under $300 out the door, new, and <1" groups with factory ammo, and not REALLY putting it to any real range testing yet, it's well worth it...