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Old 10-26-2009, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by kyhunter93
Marlin started making bolt actions.
LOL! That's why I said "Assuming your Marlin is a lever-action..." Marlin has their XL7 & XS& models that are becoming popular in the bolt action category.

Originally Posted by UncleNorby
Any factory load in 150, 165, or 180 gr will do the job at 200 and beyond.
Not if it's their Express models, ie, the lever actions, unless you want a round-nose bullet. ... because that's where the Hornaday polymer tipped bullet shines.

Many people still don't know that Marlin has 2 lever actions in the .308 caliber.

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