Marlin XS7 rebarrelling
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Virginia
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Marlin XS7 rebarrelling
My son would like to rebarrel his Marlin XS7, which is currently chambered in 308, to a 260 Rem. I'm thinking this should be a pretty simple job if we can find a barrel.
Does anyone see a problems to making this switch and do you have any recommendations on where we can find a barrel that will work with the Marlin's ring nut system.
Does anyone see a problems to making this switch and do you have any recommendations on where we can find a barrel that will work with the Marlin's ring nut system.
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2007
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I'm with the above poster. That being said, apparently the Savage barrels will work, but quite a bit of modification is required. There was a post I read online about doing a barrel swap with a Savage barrel and exactly what was needed. Unfortunately, I can't remember which forum it was on, so I can't help you out too much.
#5
Spike
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Since I like 7mm's so much, big 280 fan, I think he's trying to find his own way and not just use what dad uses