Are Marlin bolt action rifles any good?

Marlin is probably best known for its underlever actions and rimfires in the USA, rather than for hunting rifles. I have been told they are good value for money, and more importantly, that their accuracy is ‘just darn good’!

What is the toughest bolt action rifle?

Weatherby Mark V What’s different about the Mark V is the number of safety features added to this gun to make it perhaps the safest, strongest action ever designed. The cartridge base is surrounded by ‘three rings of steel, ‘ the recessed bolt face, the action, and the barrel.

What is better a 308 or 30 06?

30-06 does have a definite velocity advantage, bettering the . 308’s velocity by about 100-125 fps. 30-06 as the better choice for its velocity advantage, yet the precision shooting crowd routinely depends on the . 308 Winchester as a 1,000-yard cartridge, and few are taking the Springfield out that far anymore.

Is the Marlin XL7 a good rifle for hunting?

The rifle is fairly accurate right out of the box, and comes in the 3 popular hunting cartridges the 30-06, the 270 Win, and the smaller 25-06 Rem. The Marlin XL7 is a great gun for hunting Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, and Bear if chambered in the larger 30-06 or 270 Win cartridge.

How thick is the recoil lug on a Marlin XL7?

The .185-inch-thick recoil lug is sandwiched between the receiver and the barrel. The XL7 is the platform that will relaunch Marlin into the world of bolt rifles. This bargain-priced gun offers riflemen a lot for their money and simply feels like a more expensive rifle in the hands.

How does the bolt stop work on a Marlin XL7?

The bolt stop/release on the Marlin XL7 could not be simpler; it’s like on the Model 70, a piece of sheet metal with an upward extension that juts up just behind the receiver bridge on the left side. Pushing down on the extension pivots the lever out of the raceway.

Is Marlin’s XL7 a winner in the centerfire market?

Marlin’s lever action 336 is an old favorite in many deer woods, but they have had some problems during quite a few tries to enter the bolt action centerfire rifle market. It appears that Marlin may have found a winner in its Model XL7.