buy the marlin! the remington is junk in comparison-a friend bought one for his niece and they had problems from the beginning-whsk

 

Oleg, I have a couple of friends that bought their sons M-770 rifles. I own an xl7 and it is twice the rifle. Without a dought the xl7 is as good or better than the M-700 ADL Remington at half the cost. Feel no doubt about buying an xl7.

 

Buy the xl/xs, It is a much better gun!

 

Well, thanks a lot for answers. I am very happy that Marlin mach better then a Remington 710/770.
Frankly speaking in my Country has a meaning, that Remington 710/770 – trash. But the Remington M 700 – is good rifle. Good not like Sako 85 or Sauer 202… but for its price – very good ( especially such modification like M 700™ VS SF II or M 700 BDL).
However, the price for Rem V700 SPS/SPSS 1200 – 1350$ regardly. As for me this a little bit
much money for budget rifle.
So, do you think, that the Marlin XL/XS7 – good substitution for Rem V700 SPS/SPSS???? ??? ??? ???

P.S.
Second excuse for my English. :-[

 

First off, welcome. The rem 770 is junk. I've known several owners who couldnt get it to group. The 700's are great, but they will cost ya. I love the X7's. They are much better than a 770. And your english is fine, better than some of the yankee's here.

 

I've owned a XL-7 for a year now and it is the most accurate deer gun I own. I liked it so much I bought a 2nd one in 308. The picture posted by my name should answer any questions about how the "X" guns shoot.

 

Yep I have both rifles and will say honestly the 770 is a pile of junk, bad trigger mostly and not so accurate. I can't honestly say the Marlin is as good as a 700 because the Marlin is kinda restricted by only having a few calibers to choose from. But for the price the Marlins are absolutely the best buy on the market!

 

Oleg Welcome To The Site , The Marlin Is One Of The Mest Buys One The Planit Right Now and It Will Shoot With any O The Guns You Listed , Buy a Good Quality Scope and You Will Be Set . DD

 

Wow, great thanks for the interest, which you are display to this topic!!!
It is very important, because there are many people think, that Marlin XL7/ XS7 – is a something like Rem 770/710. Actually in Ukraine we know nothing about Marlin firearms products. Only 2 models of rimefire rifles, 2 type of Leveraction – 336 (in .30-30) and 444 (in .444 Marlin). So when the XL7/ XS7 appeared in our gunmarket nobody can say – what is it. Is this accuracy and reliable rifle? When they knew about price – everybody feared. Good thing – can not be cheap. And nobody have practice.

I suppose, That thanks to all of you I am will be the owner of this rifle. (After all steps of our bureaucracy procedure ).

I can't honestly say the Marlin is as good as a 700 because the Marlin is kinda restricted by only having a few calibers to choose from.

That is no problem for me. Our market – VERY VERY restricted in assortment of cal.
You can buy cartridge of any caliber, but if it “made in USA/Europe” – price will be 3 – 10$ per cartridge . Russian cartridgeplants produce a few calibers:
.22LR
5.6x39
.223 Rem
.243 Win
7.62x39
.308 Win
7.62x54R
.30-06 Spr
Any other – not for sell ib postUSSR area :-\ :-\ :'( :'( :'(.

 

XL/XS7's are definitely a better product than the 710/770's. We adopted a girl from Ukraine several years ago - Chasov Yar to be exact. I've been to your country a few times for a couple of weeks at a time - enjoyed my stays - spent most of the time in Donetsk.

 

Welcome.I currently don,t own a XL/S/7 but plan on too shortly.They are by far the best bang for your buck.They are a bargain.

 

I had the remington 770 in 300 win. mag. It was as good as i expected a $300 gun to be. 1 1/2 groups at 100 yds fair bushnell scope with the combo rifle. The bolt was a little sticky in comparison to some other rifles around the same cost. Then a guy comes along and offered me a trade for a nice mossberg 500 that I traded for then sold for $350.00. Took the money and bought the xl7 in 25-06, liked the feel better bolt was way smother. Then I got home and shoot my new favorite rifle. I think the xl7 is twice the rifle of the 770.

 

We adopted a girl from Ukraine several years ago - Chasov Yar to be exact. I've been to your country a few times for a couple of weeks at a time - enjoyed my stays - spent most of the time in Donetsk.

Great RESPECT!!!!

 

And the people treated us very well on our visits - I have respect for your country as well, I would like to and probably will go back again. What part of the country are you in?

 

I had the remington 770 in 300 win. mag. It was as good as i expected a $300 gun to be. 1 1/2 groups at 100 yds fair bushnell scope with the combo rifle. The bolt was a little sticky in comparison to some other rifles around the same cost. Then a guy comes along and offered me a trade for a nice mossberg 500 that I traded for then sold for $350.00. Took the money and bought the xl7 in 25-06, liked the feel better bolt was way smother. Then I got home and shoot my new favorite rifle. I think the xl7 is twice the rifle of the 770.

By the way, Americans, you are very strong nation. As far as I understand in your Country such calibers like .300 WSM, .338 WSM, .338 Lapua Mag., and more powerful – very popular. In Europe, Russia, when we need more power, we use 8x57JS, 9.3x62, 9.3x74R – they are “tender” as compared with “American magnum”.

So let me your confession, what is the secret? Why you so like that evil magnums? ??? ???


I think the xl7 is twice the rifle of the 770. - WOW!!!! Super!!

 

And the people treated us very well on our visits - I have respect for your country as well, I would like to and probably will go back again. What part of the country are you in?

It is pleasant to hear! I’m from DONETSK!!!!!

 

Many Americans are under the false impression that bigger is better. While this may be true at times, usually it is false. : Fom

 

Many Americans are under the false impression that bigger is better. While this may be true at times, usually it is false. : Fom

But How do they enduring the recoil???? Actually I never shoot from magnum rifle. The most powerful is .30-06…
I have 76 kilos and 184 sm. height.
And I don’t know: what cal. is a liminal for me.

 

I think we are starting a trend back towards regular calibers (non magnum) in my opinion, mostly because of the high cost of ammo and most people over here don't really need the extra uummpphh. I don't know what kind of animals you guys have over there but we do have a few cases for the magnums, Grizzly Bears and of course some people go to Africa. The recoil is just like on any other rifle, you let it pound you.

 

well, a 300 WSM dosent kick any more than a 30'06. And I cant tell much difference between a 270 or '06. So much about recoil is perspective.

 

Welcome to MarlinOwners Oleg!!

Buy the XL7 and enjoy. I have one in .30-06 and am very pleased so far!!

~Marlin89C

 

what animals do you have there to hunt?

 

what animals do you have there to hunt?

Hi, there are two most popular hoof in Ukraine:
- roe
- wild boar
Hereby, difference in sizing and weight – huge. Roe from 30 to 40 kilos and the boar from 30 to 300 kilos.

But for roe trophyhunting I have the IZh 18 MH (in .308 Win.) yet. I think, that .308 is owerkill for this purpose, but is better then .223 Rem.

Also, we have European red deer and European elk - but the Licence cost more than 1500$ and its Quantity is very very restrict

 

Welcome to MarlinOwners Oleg!!

Buy the XL7 and enjoy. I have one in .30-06 and am very pleased so far!!

~Marlin89C

Thanks very much. Actually I am hesitated in cal. Choice. .308 or .30-06.

 

And the people treated us very well on our visits - I have respect for your country as well, I would like to and probably will go back again. What part of the country are you in?

It is pleasant to hear! I’m from DONETSK!!!!!

Small world isn't it!