Marlin barrel question...

kwells6 · November 24, 2009, 01:55 AM

Well, since the Marlin XS7 has the barrel lug like a Savage and seems VERY similar, would a savage barrel work on this action?

kwells6 · November 24, 2009, 01:02 PM

it CAN be done!!!!

http://savageshooters.com/SavageForu...,27135.15.html

kwells6 · November 24, 2009, 01:16 PM

this is what im thinking

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=179678

Scorch · November 24, 2009, 02:07 PM

So let me see if I got this right:
* Buy the Marlin for $275, save $30 over the Stevens.
* Buy a $150 barrel for the Marlin ($130 for the barrel, $20 for shipping).
* Buy headspace gauges for $50 (cost of the gauges plus shipping).
* Remove the existing barrel, screw in the new barrel, headspace, and test.
* Several hours of labor, some consumable supplies, etc.
Is it all there?

How much does a new Savage cost? Or a new Rem 700 SPS? Or a Howa? Can I buy any one of those for under $475? What are you gaining over buying a new rifle from one of those listed?

tINY · November 24, 2009, 02:20 PM

The dandy Marlin action.... ???

-tINY

kwells6 · November 24, 2009, 02:26 PM

caliber options..

XS7
.250 Savage
.260 Remington
.257 Roberts

XL7
.338-06
.35 Whelen
.358 Winchester

new Remington 700 SPS here is $560
New Savage is $375

November 24, 2009, 01:55 AM	#1
kwells6 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 437	Marlin barrel question... Well, since the Marlin XS7 has the barrel lug like a Savage and seems VERY similar, would a savage barrel work on this action? __________________ "Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it."

November 24, 2009, 01:02 PM	#2
kwells6 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 437	it CAN be done!!!! http://savageshooters.com/SavageForu...,27135.15.html __________________ "Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it."

November 24, 2009, 01:16 PM	#3
kwells6 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 437	this is what im thinking http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=179678 __________________ "Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it."

November 24, 2009, 02:07 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,039	So let me see if I got this right: * Buy the Marlin for $275, save $30 over the Stevens. * Buy a $150 barrel for the Marlin ($130 for the barrel, $20 for shipping). * Buy headspace gauges for $50 (cost of the gauges plus shipping). * Remove the existing barrel, screw in the new barrel, headspace, and test. * Several hours of labor, some consumable supplies, etc. Is it all there? How much does a new Savage cost? Or a new Rem 700 SPS? Or a Howa? Can I buy any one of those for under $475? What are you gaining over buying a new rifle from one of those listed? __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

November 24, 2009, 02:26 PM	#6
kwells6 Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 437	caliber options.. XS7 .250 Savage .260 Remington .257 Roberts XL7 .338-06 .35 Whelen .358 Winchester new Remington 700 SPS here is $560 New Savage is $375 __________________ "Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it."

November 24, 2009, 02:20 PM	#5
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	The dandy Marlin action.... ??? -tINY