Accutrigger or better scope?
#13
Spike
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 75
Well that's some for the accutrigger and some for the scope. :/ lol
I have to say, my head has been turned by the Marlin XL7 For $400 right now on Gunbroker I can get the Pro-Fire trigger which is a rip of the Accutrigger with a cheap scope. I read a lot and it's seems like an ideal first 06 rifle and in my price range.
I'm going to keep looking to see If I can get one for around $300 without a scope and see if I can get a Nikon Prostaff 3x9 40/50 with the BDC reticule. I might be able to find one for sub $200, which just squeezes into my budget and is still an accurate rifle and decent scope. I know rings, case and sling will push me over $500 but that's what a budget is for... to control spending not restrict it ... right?
Thanks for the input. Any more opinion is still most welcome.
I have to say, my head has been turned by the Marlin XL7 For $400 right now on Gunbroker I can get the Pro-Fire trigger which is a rip of the Accutrigger with a cheap scope. I read a lot and it's seems like an ideal first 06 rifle and in my price range.
I'm going to keep looking to see If I can get one for around $300 without a scope and see if I can get a Nikon Prostaff 3x9 40/50 with the BDC reticule. I might be able to find one for sub $200, which just squeezes into my budget and is still an accurate rifle and decent scope. I know rings, case and sling will push me over $500 but that's what a budget is for... to control spending not restrict it ... right?
Thanks for the input. Any more opinion is still most welcome.
#15
Spike
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Just won an auction on GunBroker.com for a new Marlin XL7, no scope, for $290! That's cheaper than some of the used prices. It's from the auction account of Buds Gun Shop and I bought one of my 9mms from them (also through GunBroker). A+ retailer.
I just kept seeing similar posts to Sheridan's, the gun will be more accurate than I am! That leaves $200 for the scope, enough for something decent.
I have a few more questions now, but I'll start another thread.
Thanks for the help.
I just kept seeing similar posts to Sheridan's, the gun will be more accurate than I am! That leaves $200 for the scope, enough for something decent.
I have a few more questions now, but I'll start another thread.
Thanks for the help.
Last edited by o_O; 08-05-2010 at 07:43 AM.
#17
Spike
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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I've looked up what hand lapping is and now I know it's not, as the name would suggest, a bonding ritual between man and rifle.
Please excuse my noobishness but as the XL7 has a user adjustable trigger, what would I ask to be done in a trigger job?
Please excuse my noobishness but as the XL7 has a user adjustable trigger, what would I ask to be done in a trigger job?
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan
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Congrats on the purchase, and please let us know about the XL7 and it's performance. I've been interested in that gun b/c of the good reviews and very affordable price.
Last edited by 8mm/06; 08-05-2010 at 01:33 PM.
#19
Spike
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OK thanks for the info. I imagine I'd be looking at $100 or so which I should have available in a few months. Can't blow half my scope money right now. I'll see how it shoots and how acceptable it is out of the box. Will report back for sure! Least I can do