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Is it as good of a rifle as the model 700? I haven't seen one in person yet, but plan to check one out when I get back from Iraq. What do you guys think of this rifle as an entry level for a 12 year old? Plan to get him a .223 or .243. I have a model 700 .300 for myself and its the best shooting rifle Ive ever owned.
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Piece of junk. Spend a little more and get the 700.
For any hunting I would go with the .243 or step it up to the 7-08 and he could hunt it for a lifetime... -
Get the Marlin XS7 or XL7, remember Marlin is now owned by Remmington. I have one and like it better than a standard 700. My .308 get sub MOA groups and the rifle cost me under $300 from Academy. Nice thick recoil pad and an adjustable trigger that goes down to ~2.5 lbs pull.
Agreed, 7-08 would be a great round for a kid that he can keep forever.Comment
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Exactly whats been said already, there are much better things to blow money on than that thing. 700 or other decent bolt action is the way to goComment
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