[dmsbandit]

As some of you may know, I have 2 "X" guns at my house. one is a XL-7 in 30-06, and the other is a XS-7 308 that I had made into a carbine. Both guns have shown the ability to shoot 1 hole groups with multiple loads and are amazing in their consistancy.

Last night at the range, I did what I thought was impossible for me and my Marlin. The XS-7 carbine shot a 3 shot group that measured .1" with a HUNTING LOAD!!! I didn't get a chance to run it thru a Chrony, but that will definately be next. The groups was so small, my friend could hardly believe it too.

 

[pisgah]

You're just flat showing off now!

 

[TMan]

Yow!

Now if it does that three times in a row, you should sell it, and buy a nice ranch in CO or WY!

Can't say I'm shocked to death, as I've had a couple Marlin lever guns that would cut ragged one holers, and of all things, my M9 Camp Gun will do about 1/2" at 50yds with a scope mounted.

In fact, I've yet to see a Marlin thet wouldn't shoot pretty well.

Definately a keeper.

 

[dmsbandit]

You're just flat showing off now!

Well, maybe just a little bit.

Considering the barrel has been cut back and there is now 3 different loads that will shoot into 1 hole, I think it's more the work of the 'smith and the quality from Marlin.

I should also mention that the ammo was loaded using MILITARY cases.

 

[nilram]

Dan, what did you use to get the powder burns off the target? jay

 

[zb338]

I think you have the right to brag a little. There aren't many
of us that have field guns that shoot like that.

Zeke

 

[broom_jm]

Where did you find that .308 diameter awl at, anyway? Darn good shootin'!

 

[au2183]

Great shooting! Did I miss the range? 50? 100?

 

[dmsbandit]

Great shooting! Did I miss the range? 50? 100?

The group was shot at 100 yds. I doubt I will ever duplicate it again, but it speaks to the quality of the gun put out by Marlin. Scott [the 'smith] deserves alot of credit for doing an excellent job on the recrowning after cutting the barrel back.

 

[dmsbandit]

I think you have the right to brag a little. There aren't many
of us that have field guns that shoot like that.

Zeke

Thanks ZEKE. There is a grand total of $475 invested in the gun and I wouldn't sell it for $4750.

 

[jadek]

.308 bullet----------3 shots--------------.101 How?

 

[hillestadj]

Subtract bullet diameter from total group size.

 

[pisgah]

Center-to-center. As above, subtract bullet diameter. It is theoretically possible to fire a 0.00" group -- very rarely done!

 

[mattsbox99]

Nice shooting! Thats what it looks like when I shoot my .204 Ruger too.

 

[dmsbandit]

Nice shooting! Thats what it looks like when I shoot my .204 Ruger too.

Thanks Matt.

But, a .204 isn't a deer rifle and doesn't kick at all. They also tend to be in heavier guns, not flyweight carbines.

 

[RifleFan]

I am sure it is a pretty stiff barrel after being cut that far. Lose a little velocity but deadly accurate. It looks to be a dandy deer gun especially in the thicker woods. You have a nice setup and thanks for sharing. I share your affection for Marlins and have yet to see one that isn't accurate. I think the Marlin bolts along with the Stevens models are some of the best deals going.