I posted this on a couple site but I wanted to post it here to.
After hearing so much good about the Marlin XL/XS7 I bought a XL7C 25-06 in early January ($319.00). I put a 5 X 15 Bushnell Elite on it. The first trip to the range I had 4 miss fires ,3 with factory ammo 1 with a hand load. Despite my best hand loading efforts groups were running about 3" and the gun showed no signs of wanting to shoot. I called Marlin and ask about getting a stronger firing pin spring at the same time I asked about the accuracy. The guy I talked to was great he said they wanted to look at and shoot the gun and assured me if there was a issue it would be resolved. I sent the gun in on 1-18-10 with a letter explaining the issues and a sample target. I asked them to replace the firing pin spring and test shoot it and requested there test target on return. It was returned on 2-4-10 with a document indicating they had found accuracy issues and that it " miss fires at times ". They replaced the barrel and striker and did a function check and test fire. They sent a photo of a group shot at 40 yards and included the flap off the box of Remington ammo they used to test it. The group was one ragged hole. There was a handwritten note stating the 100 yard range was down for repairs . I took the gun to the range tonight, after a few shots to get on at 100 yards I shot a group that measured 1.29" this despite 15-20 mph winds and using a folding table as a bench.
I Can't imagine how they could have handled this any better. Quick turn around , complete resolution of the issues and my complete satisfaction. Based on all I have read about the Marlin rifle its obvious I just got a bad one. Its good to know that Marlin will stand behind there product. I see this as just one more positive reason to buy a Marlin rifle. I'm planning on picking up a XS7C in 308. Thought you guys might like to know. Good hunting KH
After hearing so much good about the Marlin XL/XS7 I bought a XL7C 25-06 in early January ($319.00). I put a 5 X 15 Bushnell Elite on it. The first trip to the range I had 4 miss fires ,3 with factory ammo 1 with a hand load. Despite my best hand loading efforts groups were running about 3" and the gun showed no signs of wanting to shoot. I called Marlin and ask about getting a stronger firing pin spring at the same time I asked about the accuracy. The guy I talked to was great he said they wanted to look at and shoot the gun and assured me if there was a issue it would be resolved. I sent the gun in on 1-18-10 with a letter explaining the issues and a sample target. I asked them to replace the firing pin spring and test shoot it and requested there test target on return. It was returned on 2-4-10 with a document indicating they had found accuracy issues and that it " miss fires at times ". They replaced the barrel and striker and did a function check and test fire. They sent a photo of a group shot at 40 yards and included the flap off the box of Remington ammo they used to test it. The group was one ragged hole. There was a handwritten note stating the 100 yard range was down for repairs . I took the gun to the range tonight, after a few shots to get on at 100 yards I shot a group that measured 1.29" this despite 15-20 mph winds and using a folding table as a bench.
I Can't imagine how they could have handled this any better. Quick turn around , complete resolution of the issues and my complete satisfaction. Based on all I have read about the Marlin rifle its obvious I just got a bad one. Its good to know that Marlin will stand behind there product. I see this as just one more positive reason to buy a Marlin rifle. I'm planning on picking up a XS7C in 308. Thought you guys might like to know. Good hunting KH
