It IS A Desease - Continual Upgrade XL7

[300 Win Mag]

Well, I do love how my 06 (Marlin XL7) has finally come in to its own with my load work. Had one real awesome group, you know, that group every now and then that you never duplicate again, but it is a for sure "WOW!" group, but you keep getting close to it because of the good load you found that the rifle likes. Yet, it is not enough! Got to do more! Time to tinker again! UPGRADE TIME!

I will be putting a new scope FX II 36mm LR Duplex on it and changing to Warne rings the DNZ are just to ugly, I can't do it.

Also, after knowing of a person who reduced his average group size with his different loads with his Marlin XL7 by putting a new laminated wood stock on his Marlin XL7, I will do the same. So, this coming week I have a new wood (laminated) stock Prairie Hunter coming from Boyd's (finished - drop in) like my acquaintance did with his 30-06 XL7 and it fit perfect and it allows the barrel to free float.

Leupold FX II 6x36mm LR Duplex

Warne Rings

Boyd's Prairie Hunter (finished drop in - color Nutmeg)

 

[dixiejarhead]

That ought to look pretty good!

 

[300 Win Mag]

That ought to look pretty good!

Yeah, I am thinking it will look good also and I do love the feel of wood. Once I get the the stock in I will post a picture. Hey are you deployed at this time or back in the states?

 

[dixiejarhead]

Yeah, I am thinking it will look good also and I do love the feel of wood. Once I get the the stock in I will post a picture. Hey are you deployed at this time or back in the states?

Been back a while. Over in Covington/Mandeville area.

 

[300 Win Mag]

Been back a while. Over in Covington/Mandeville area.

Maybe in the future we could meet for a cup of coffee. You have a great week. Mike Price

 

[300 Win Mag]

I have already given some thought to the 1/2 pound weight of the Warne bases and mounts and decide to go with these weavers for low mounting and light weight and put the Leupold on. These are the same kind of mounts and rings I had on this rifle with the Redfield and had no problems with recoil or movement of the scope so I will go with them. Only thing left is to wait for the stock to come in.

As stated in my article when doing a comparison with entry level rifles, I indicated that you do not need to customize the rifle because it is cheaper in most cases to just go purchase another one. Well, I got bored and since I am in between some projects, I decided to mess around with this Marlin. Of course this Marlin XL7 really shoots good and this messing around might cause it to shoot worse and if it does I can return it to its original state since I am not adding anything that is permanent. Just having some fun playing.

 

[dixiejarhead]

Maybe in the future we could meet for a cup of coffee. You have a great week. Mike Price

Mark, you bet. I'll PM you when I get time.

 

[dixiejarhead]

I have already given some thought to the 1/2 pound weight of the Warne bases and mounts and decide to go with these weavers for low mounting and light weight and put the Leupold on. These are the same kind of mounts and rings I had on this rifle with the Redfield and had no problems with recoil or movement of the scope so I will go with them. Only thing left is to wait for the stock to come in.

As stated in my article when doing a comparison with entry level rifles, I indicated that you do not need to customize the rifle because it is cheaper in most cases to just go purchase another one. Well, I got bored and since I am in between some projects, I decided to mess around with this Marlin. Of course this Marlin XL7 really shoots good and this messing around might cause it to shoot worse and if it does I can return it to its original state since I am not adding anything that is permanent. Just having some fun playing.

On the bases, will the savage pattern bases mate up or does the marlin have a custom bolt pattern? I was going to go with EGW mount but I don't think they make one for the xl7

 

[300 Win Mag]

On the bases, will the savage pattern bases mate up or does the marlin have a custom bolt pattern? I was going to go with EGW mount but I don't think they make one for the xl7

You can use the Model 70 bases and they will fit the Marlin XL7

 

[dixiejarhead]

You can use the Model 70 bases and they will fit the Marlin XL7

I see you're using two piece mounts, do you know if a one piece mount for the model 70 will fit the XL7?

 

[300 Win Mag]

yes a one piece Model 70 should fit (long action) for the XL7

 

[dixiejarhead]

Looking at this one:

http://www.egwguns.com/winchester/winchester-70-picatinny-rail-scope-mount/

 

[300 Win Mag]

I would assume (note: I said assume) that it would fit being made for the Model 70.

 

[300 Win Mag]

Pictures tomorrow morning (Friday) I think it really looks good.

 

[300 Win Mag]

 

[dixiejarhead]

VERY nice! Does the stock free float the barrel? Nice looking rifle!

 

[300 Win Mag]

Yes, the barrel free floats. I am very proud of how this turned out. This does not look like or feel like a 349.00 rifle (now 446.00 rifle) and even feels and look like a 600.00 rifle. I had better light and was able to take more representative pictures that are very close to what the rifle actually looks like in person. I hope you enjoy these shots of my Marlin XL7 in a Boyds laminated stock with a Leupold FX II 6x36mm LR Duplex. Yes, I am happy with this.

 

[SGT_Kramer]

That stock really makes it pop. Very nice looking rifle. I like your taste.

 

[300 Win Mag]

Thanks, I ended up really liking how it turned out.

 

[del4]

I did almost the same thing with an old walmart m70.
I used the same boyds stock but with the stippling and my initials. I also replaced the Chinese Simmons scope with a new redfield revolution.
Best upgrading I've ever done !

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