Is the Marlin x7 good?
Is the Marlin x7 good?
Marlin is probably best known for its underlever actions and rimfires in the USA, rather than for hunting rifles. I have been told they are good value for money, and more importantly, that their accuracy is ‘just darn good’!
When was the Marlin x7 made?
It was a bit of a surprise when, in 1996, Marlin—with its reputation as a pre-eminent maker of fine leverguns—introduced the MR-7 bolt-action repeater in standard calibers such as . 30-06.
What is the difference between a savage axis and axis II?
Finally, the primary difference between Axis XP and Axis II XP is the Savage® AccuTrigger™ system. This light trigger system can be customized to your individual preferences and shooting style. You can set the trigger pull yourself without having to pay for a gunsmith.
What happened Marlin arms?
Marlin Firearms was previously owned by Remington Outdoor Company, which went bankrupt and was fully liquidated in September 2020. Marlin’s lever-action rifles became popular with the rising use of scopes in the last two decades of the 20th century, with their side ejection making scope mounting easier.
Is the Marlin X7 chambered in.223?
Today’s review is of the Marlin X7 bolt action rifle, chambered in .223 I have shot .243 and .270 versions of the rifle and the are pretty much the same gun with different chambering/bolts, they have the same trigger groups, stocks, etc… so it’s fair to compare them to this particular gun.
How much does a Marlin X7 rifle cost?
With an RRP of £715, the X7 is an entry-level model, maybe for the first-time buyer of a centrefire – but does it punch above its weight? The Marlin X7 range of rifles come in short and long actions, chambered in calibres from .22-250 to .30-06.
Is the Marlin XL7 a barn burner rifle?
When reviewing the then-new Marlin XL7 a couple of years ago for Shooting Times (Bargain Beauty) , I did not make any grand predictions that the rifle would be a barn-burner in terms of sales for Marlin or upend the rifle world as we know it. I merely said it “offers riflemen a lot for their money,” and my guess was that it would sell well.
What kind of spring does a Marlin XL7 use?
The Marlin XL7’s follower is plastic and is powered by a conventional “W” flat spring. The Marlin XL7’s injection molded stock is a rather good example of American classic lines. The straight comb line is almost but not quite parallel to the bore line; there’s about a 1/8″ drop between the point of the comb and the heel of the butt.
