marlin XL-7 or Tikka T3?
 

im planning on buying a new rifle in a month or so and im stuck between two different rifles. im going to be buying it in a 270 for whitetail and muledeer hunting. i have heard all good things about the tikka t3 and the marlin xl-7. i don't care wich one cost more or less, i just want to know wich one performes better and wich one is a better value.

I have the XL-7 in a .270 and I like it better than my Rem. 700. It would be hard to beat one for the price. I like it well enough that I plan on buying another Marlin in a .243 this fall.

T3 vs. XL7
 

Six of one, half a dozen of the other.:fighting0007:

The Tikka is the better rifle hands down. No question about it.

While the Marlin has not been around as long as the Tikka, I'd take the Marlin! I never have liked the Tikka idea of "one size action fits all," kinda defeats the purpose of a short action!

I guess that would matter to him if he weren't wanting a .270. :confused0024:

They're both probably fine guns for the money. If you can do a little research you'll probably find mostly positive things said about both guns. The XL-7 hasn't been around long but it seems to get good reviews. I checked them both out when I was looking for a new rifle this past year. I didn't buy either one, but it wasn't because I didn't like them. A different brand just worked better for me. Also, the XL-7 wasn't available in short action yet, which is what I was looking for.

Handle and shoot both if possible and see which one feels good to you. Price isn't a concern but if happens to be the Marlin put the money saved toward a better scope. As I always say hope I was some help and Good luck.

That was my finding after looking into them both too.
Not that the Marlin was bad, I just thought the Tikka shot that much better.
I just bought a LH Tikka T3 SS in 300WSM. :barmy:

That's comparing apples to oranges, the Tika is most definitely the better gun.

Tikka all the way.