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Thread: New Marlin Bolt action

  1. 10-06-2008, 04:28 PM #1
    msp2640
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    New Marlin Bolt action

    Anyone own or shot one of the new Marlin Bolt action rifles - I wish they were available in Stainless or atleast had matte bluing, but for the price its tough to complain. Just wondering if anyone had any personal feedback. Appreciate any info - I'm looking specifically at the camo version in 25-06. Thanks Bill
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  2. 10-06-2008, 05:08 PM #2
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    I have one in 30-06. Just got it recently.

    Have not shot it yet.

    It is a very nice gun for the money IMO.

    The trigger is great! Metal work looks good, it fits the synthetic stock nicely, the recoil rubber pad is thick and practical!

    Overall I really like it!

    I have not shot it yet because I'm really wanting to turn it into a 35 whelen...

    and they say 'don't shoot the doner gun, cause then you'll never change it.'

    well I may just break down and shoot it.

    It came with scope bases to mount on it. Weaver ones.
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  3. 10-06-2008, 05:48 PM #3
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    Thanks

    I read few articles about them, but I can never really accept the writer's opinions, since most of the guns reviewed are usually also advertisers in the publications. Good to hear feedback from an owner. I have yet to get my hands on one in any of the local stores, so I'm relying on the good folks hear before placing an order thru a local dealer. Thanks again - Bill
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  4. 10-06-2008, 10:45 PM #4
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    I have one in 06. It will not outshoot the old Savage but does decent work. I am embarassed to say I worked up a load with 165 gr hornadys and it has never seen lead as I have another 06 for that. If I were to do it agaain on the cheap I would try a Stevens 200 only because the trigger is easier to upgrade.
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    ................First one I saw was on a magazine cover and I thought I was looking at a Savage. Read the article and it said they took (IIRC) a couple years in development to get what they wanted. Surprised me all to heck as it looked like they took a Savage and put their name on it

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    There is a forum for them at Marlinowners. Here is the link and lots of great information.

    http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php?board=78.0

    Most folks seem to like them really well and are reporting out of the box sub MOA. I am leaning toward a .270 myself for my first bolt action rifle.

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    Thanks

    Great link - didn't know about that site - Thanks Bill
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    Quote Originally Posted by msp2640 View Post
    Great link - didn't know about that site - Thanks Bill
    We have lots of members here that belong at MO as well and vice/versa. Cast boolit shooters have quite a bit in common with leverguners.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VTDW View Post
    We have lots of members here that belong at MO as well and vice/versa. Cast boolit shooters have quite a bit in common with leverguners.

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    +1 to that. Lots of great guys over there with a wealth of knowledge about all things Marlin. Very polite. Reminds me of being here.
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    Anyone know any of the Mods over at Marlinowners? I can't get in because my password expired or became inactive. I'd like to get back in, but I can't seem to get an e-mail to the mod or site owner.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 0802 View Post
    Anyone know any of the Mods over at Marlinowners? I can't get in because my password expired or became inactive. I'd like to get back in, but I can't seem to get an e-mail to the mod or site owner.

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    Send a PM to VDTW on this site and a few posts above on this thread. He's the owner of the MO site.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pumpguy View Post
    +1 to that. Lots of great guys over there with a wealth of knowledge about all things Marlin. Very polite. Reminds me of being here.
    We are similar indeed. We have a very polite membership for sure but we watch close just like Admin has to do here as well because everyone has a bad day on occasion and of course, there are troublemakers everywhere. It is great to have a place to get questions answered about casting, tools and equipment as well as having the opportunity to share knowledge. Cast Boolits is a favored site at MO and we plagerize (but give reference) from this site on occasion.

    Josh, like BA said, drop me an e-mail and we will get you set back up.

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    Got my new Rifle mag last night. They reviewed it and said it was a good deal. 3006 tested, 1 to 1.5 groups and no malfunctions.
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