marlin xl-7 new gun
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: kentucky
Posts: 178
marlin xl-7 new gun
Got the gun sat., scope sun,rings had in my hardware box. bought a box of rem. corelokts 130 gr. took 5 bullets togroup 2shot string in the red( bullseye) at 50 yards. Nice shooter the trigger pull is a little longer pull than a timney trigger but was not sloppy. Overall I think I have a real shooter here when I get her broke in and start reloading for her. xl-7 .270 win., nikon prostaff 3-9x40 nikoplex.
I give the gun a thumbs up so far.
chris
I give the gun a thumbs up so far.
chris
#5
RE: marlin xl-7 new gun
I bought 1 (.270) for a gift to a buddy & was so impressed I want 1 in 7mm08 for a beater/loaner gun. The 1 I bought him will group about 5/8" at 100 yards, with other loads hovering around 7/8".
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: va USA
Posts: 580
RE: marlin xl-7 new gun
ORIGINAL: stalkingbear
I bought 1 (.270) for a gift to a buddy & was so impressed I want 1 in 7mm08 for a beater/loaner gun. The 1 I bought him will group about 5/8" at 100 yards, with other loads hovering around 7/8".
I bought 1 (.270) for a gift to a buddy & was so impressed I want 1 in 7mm08 for a beater/loaner gun. The 1 I bought him will group about 5/8" at 100 yards, with other loads hovering around 7/8".
#8
RE: marlin xl-7 new gun
You're not going to believe it but the cheap Federal blue box Power-Shok 130 gr is what shot 1/2-11/16" groups. It averaged 5/8" groups based on several groups averaged out.I didn't base it on just 1 group.
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southern NH
Posts: 197
RE: marlin xl-7 new gun
I have one in 25-06 and have tried 4 different types of ammo thus far @ 100 yards. The accuracy matches a gun twice the price.
1. Winch Pos Exp Point-120 gr 5 shot group = 0.80"
2. Rem Core Lokt - 120 gr 5 shot group = 0.57"
3. Rem Core Lokt - 100 gr 5 shot group = 0.83"
4. Hornady Interlock BTSP 117 gr 5 shot group = 1.60"
I need more data points and will focus on the Remammo. I also picked up some Sierra GK 117 gr andHornadyV-Maxfor reloading but haven't had a chance to work up a load with H4831,H4350 or Varget.
Summary: Best gun purchase I ever made! Thinking about one in a 308 now but have the A-Bolt/X-Bolt fever at the moment.
1. Winch Pos Exp Point-120 gr 5 shot group = 0.80"
2. Rem Core Lokt - 120 gr 5 shot group = 0.57"
3. Rem Core Lokt - 100 gr 5 shot group = 0.83"
4. Hornady Interlock BTSP 117 gr 5 shot group = 1.60"
I need more data points and will focus on the Remammo. I also picked up some Sierra GK 117 gr andHornadyV-Maxfor reloading but haven't had a chance to work up a load with H4831,H4350 or Varget.
Summary: Best gun purchase I ever made! Thinking about one in a 308 now but have the A-Bolt/X-Bolt fever at the moment.