I recently purchased a NIB Marlin XL7 in 270 Winchester for $305 at my local shop. I had an old Simmons Japan made 44mag scope and rings I stuck on it. This gun shoots great. I was looking at another Remington 700, in fact I compared two side by side. The Remmy was the ADL version same blind mag as the Marlin. The Marlin action was way smoother and has the Savage type trigger on it.This gun shoots as good as any Remmy I have owned. The recoil is not bad at all even though it ways only 6 1/2 lbs before scoped.I expected a lot worse kick.This rifle shot one 3 shot group under .3 inches with this cheap scope and factory Wallyworld ammo. I am truly impressed. I read since them and Remington have the same corporate owners, Remington is in on the making of this gun.Who knows. I would post pics if I knew how.Just thought I would share how good this little rifle is, I will sell one of my others now this gun shoots better and cost a lot less.
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