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FiveInADime · September 24, 2012, 02:10 PM

I am not sure if the OP has decided on a rifle yet, but I just handled a Marlin XS7 a couple days ago and although I think the fit/finish is a little rough it seems to be the bees-knees for an ultra-low budget rifle. This one was $359 for stainless/synthetic and even though it had a flimsy tupperware stock, I think the pillar bedding might make up for it. I didnt necessarily like the pencil-thin barrel, but it sure was light. It looks like it has a similar barrel nut to the Savage so I imagine a new tube is easy to do. This may be the platform for my next rifle. I know the OP wanted a 7mm rem. mag, but I am commenting more for those looking for a super-cheap gun in the class of the Stevens 200.

September 24, 2012, 02:10 PM	#44
FiveInADime Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2012 Posts: 607	I am not sure if the OP has decided on a rifle yet, but I just handled a Marlin XS7 a couple days ago and although I think the fit/finish is a little rough it seems to be the bees-knees for an ultra-low budget rifle. This one was $359 for stainless/synthetic and even though it had a flimsy tupperware stock, I think the pillar bedding might make up for it. I didnt necessarily like the pencil-thin barrel, but it sure was light. It looks like it has a similar barrel nut to the Savage so I imagine a new tube is easy to do. This may be the platform for my next rifle. I know the OP wanted a 7mm rem. mag, but I am commenting more for those looking for a super-cheap gun in the class of the Stevens 200.