My new Marlin XL7 range report

[wamj2008]

Well, I didn't have a bolt action rifle, and I wanted one. One of the best things about it was its price tag at Dick's: $280. So I got one in .270.

Then I read about the new Redfields. Picked up a 2-7x33 on gunbroker for $121. Made by Leupold, made in America, lifetime warranty, how can you pass that up?

Leupold mounting system, scope and base for $25.

With tax and shipping and whatnot, I have about $450 in this gun.

With some adjusting of the scope, I was able to make it do this at 100 yards:

I was using Federal red box, $15 a pop at WalMart, 130 grain. 1.25" from side to side.

I was curious to see where it would hit at 50 yards when it was sighted in at 100. I knew .270 was flat shooting, but:

All in all, I think we have a winner.

 

[Captcurt]

Congrates!

I hope that mine does as well. Haven't made it to the range with it yet.

If you load your own try IMR 4350 behind a 130 gr speer FB. It shot well in everything that I have run it through. I shoot 54 grs but, as always, start at the bottom.

 

[wamj2008]

I don't reload, but I might have to start. I'd like to get that one ragged hole at some point. Thanks for the tip.