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FiveInADime · September 26, 2012, 04:28 PM

I can't find a problem with the Marlin action but I haven't really thought on it too much. If I was going whole hog I would cannibalize my Winchester .243 and build off of that. Of course that would cost twice as much due to the gunsmithing and such.

The Marlin action certainly isn't a Model 70 action, but do you really think it's not good enough to make an accurate rifle out of? I think it's just as good or better than a Stevens 200 action. If you don't like the round receiver then I agree with you, but this is a budget build with a budget action and a decent barrel.

I have not heard anyone bad mouthing the Marlin X7 series, but I suppose I haven't looked too deeply either.

Anyone have any info on where I can get a barrel wrench and a go/no gauge?

September 26, 2012, 04:28 PM	#9
FiveInADime Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2012 Posts: 607	I can't find a problem with the Marlin action but I haven't really thought on it too much. If I was going whole hog I would cannibalize my Winchester .243 and build off of that. Of course that would cost twice as much due to the gunsmithing and such. The Marlin action certainly isn't a Model 70 action, but do you really think it's not good enough to make an accurate rifle out of? I think it's just as good or better than a Stevens 200 action. If you don't like the round receiver then I agree with you, but this is a budget build with a budget action and a decent barrel. I have not heard anyone bad mouthing the Marlin X7 series, but I suppose I haven't looked too deeply either. Anyone have any info on where I can get a barrel wrench and a go/no gauge?