[2ndtimer]

I have noticed similar issues with my Marlin XL7 in 270 Win. It is a little picky about how you load the magazine, but like Twins said, if I load the rounds slightly forward and then push them rearward until they stop, if works fine. No problems with feeding if the rounds are loaded properly. And it shoots great, so I am willing to put up with the minor loading glitches, considering the price I paid. I care more about how it "unloads" the rounds, and my XL7 outshoots another of my rifles that I paid three times as much for. (it is easier to load the magazine on that one, though)