^^This would be my vote.................then the weatherby vangaurd, which is a Howa action.
^^This would be my vote.................then the weatherby vangaurd, which is a Howa action.
If the price and the quality are right, I have no issue with a used gun. The adjustable trigger system was one of the reasons I was looking into the Mossberg ATR. If I could find a 110 in .270 or .308 for around $400 I wouldn't have a problem.
The old Marlins are pretty nice, my FiL has two 336Cs.
I like the ability to effortlessly switch between .308/.270/.223 for different game, but I'm not so sure about 2/3 the $$$$ for 1/5 the capacity. Will definitely look into H&Rs though.
Marlin XS7 is not on the list - and yet wins the contest ... by far; all the awesome features of Savage for almost half the price.
I knew I forgot one!!
How does he/you like the adjustable trigger?
How is the fit and finish on the rifle?
I was at Academy in OKC the other day, and they had some Rem 700 SPS's for $379 I believe. It would be hard to get what I consider a decent, cheap scope (Nikon Prostaff) and stay under the 500 price, but would be the best choice to me. My coworker bought a 100 ATR while there and he's liking it, his came with the scope and it aint too impressive to us though.
I have owned several of the H&R's myself, and can testify to their accuracy being great. The only problem we ever had with them is the fact that the same handloads we shot in a bolt gun were usually too hot for them.
I've been told by a gun shop owner that is an absolute Savage fan that he would definitely pick the Marlin over the Axis because the triggers in the Axis are so bad compared to the Marlins. Hope this helps
I have owned several of the H&R's myself, and can testify to their accuracy being great. The only problem we ever had with them is the fact that the same handloads we shot in a bolt gun were usually too hot for them.
I've been told by a gun shop owner that is an absolute Savage fan that he would definitely pick the Marlin over the Axis because the triggers in the Axis are so bad compared to the Marlins. Hope this helps
I don't have much experience with those... OK, none at all. Just what I've handled in gunshops and shows.
The Marlin XS7 and Weatherby Vanguard / Howa 1500 seemed to have a lot nicer fit and finish. They also offer a lot more aftermarket support, for stocks, triggers, bases/mounts.
The Marlin XS7 and Weatherby Vanguard / Howa 1500 seemed to have a lot nicer fit and finish. They also offer a lot more aftermarket support, for stocks, triggers, bases/mounts.
We have two of the Marlins and both have been tac drivers. They will shoot less than 1'' at 100 yards all day long. I bought a 25-06 for my Grandson and a 270 for my son.
Just go to the local walmart and handle one of the Rem 770 or the Savage Axis. You will immediately be deterred. I have never fired one because I've handled them in the store, very sloppy bolts, poor craftsmanship, everything about them seems like corners were cut producing them. If it came down to one of those two, I'd save my money and wait.
I have to agree what's been said about the Marlins, good budget rifle that isn't built like a budget rifle.
The Mossberg's rated really well with a couple of outdoors publications a couple of years ago, pretty good rifle for the money.
I have to agree what's been said about the Marlins, good budget rifle that isn't built like a budget rifle.
The Mossberg's rated really well with a couple of outdoors publications a couple of years ago, pretty good rifle for the money.
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