Marlin xl7 25-06 Range Report

[OLIVER65]

Went and shot in the marlin to use this pat weekend looks like a winner


Marlin xl7 25-06
Redfield rings and bases
Burriss fullfield II 3x9x40
Federal 117 sierra gamekings btsp

100yd 3 shoot group



Moved the scope over and got the same size group 1 inch high. I think I have a winner!

[Shaun]

Yup, I got a Marlin Xl in 30/06 and got the same results. Not bad for a $279 rifle. I think we have a winner!!

[aironeout]

Thanks for the report. By the reports from others I am not surprised by these results. I may be looking at one of these in the future.

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[dac6933]

Looks like you did really well for keeping it under $500.

[Ellis]

I wast thinking about getting one in 30-06 to put my new Vortex Viper on. I wish they had one in .308. How low can you adjust the trigger down to?

[TexaRican]

Bought that gun this year in 270 and I get really good groups too. But I would have got the 25-06 if it had been in stock. Want to trade?

[sneedb82]

I wast thinking about getting one in 30-06 to put my new Vortex Viper on. I wish they had one in .308. How low can you adjust the trigger down to?

They do have one in .308... it's called a XS7, not the XL series.

NEW Model XS7
The XS7 has been built for those who demand premium features at a fair price. Noteworthy features include our NEW adjustable Pro-Fire™ trigger system, Soft-Tech™ recoil pad, fluted bolt for speed and smoothness, a pillar bedded stock for accuracy and recessed "target style" muzzle crown Price right, the XS7 is a rifle that you can be proud of at a price you can afford.




Calibers
7mm-.08
243 Win.
308 Win. O
Capacity 4+1
Action Centerfire bolt action, Pro-FireTM adjustable trigger system; fluted bolt; two-position safety; red cocking indicator
Stock Pillar-bedded black synthetic with raised cheek piece and Soft-Tech™ recoil pad
Barrel 22” precision button rifled, target crown (6 grooves)
Twist Rate 7mm-08 - 1:9.5” r.h., 243 Win. - 1:10” r.h., 308 Win. - 1:12” r.h.
Sights/Scope No sights provided. One-piece scope base included
Overall Length 42 1/2"
Weight 6¼ - 6¾ lbs

[Ellis]

They do have one in .308... it's called a XS7, not the XL series. XS is for the Short Actions.

Same price range?

[OLIVER65]

Same price range?

yes I have one it shots really well also I will look for my target pics of it also

[sneedb82]

I had the XL7 in .270win with Syn Stock, and it kicked like a mule... so I'm thinking the laminated stock will work great on the 270 or 30-06... even 25-06. But I guess some say I'm a weinie and recoil sensitive. If I can shoot a 40mm M203 or SAW without issue, then I would think a .270 wouldn't bother me either.... But the stocks are not built for recoil dampening for women, small children, and small framed men like myself.

I've shot .30-06 and .270win/wsm with wooden/laminated stocks that were NOTHING compared to an empty fiberglass/synthetic stock that the Mossberg and XLs come with.

Laminated and wooden is for me all the way from now on, unless it's a Synthetic like what remington sells with their Varmint, Varmint Tactical or other similar style rifles. YMMV.

[OLIVER65]

Recoil is a non issue I did have a remington 270 in a synthetic stock that kicked like a mule. The recoil pad on these marlins are top notch my wife shoots one in 308 with a 165gr bullet and it dosent bother her.

[weasel]

Just bought one on Saturday in 270, haven't gotten to put some rounds through it yet but haven't heard a negative thing about them yet.

Academy has them on clearance right now for $259.99. That's a steal of a price, couldn't pass it up.

[lglidewell]

My FAVORITE caliber!! From the looks of the paper, it doesn't look like many animals will be runnin' too far before they hit the ground!

[Ellis]

I'm on the hunt for a 308. Local Academy doesn't have any and can't tell me when they will. If anybody runs into one, let me know.

You want to get rid of yours Oliver?

[WyoHunter]

Impressive!