I bought a used like new in box Marlin XL-7 in 25-06 it is a blued one with black syn stock( Injection molded ) . These Marlins came with their own scope base (picatinny style) so all a guy has to do is drop on a used set of Weaver rings and a scope, Bore sight and bench it. Wallah your ready to go. Didn't need to overhaul the bedding , trigger, crown, finish or anything and with ammo loaded for another one of my 25-06's it shot moa and less. Maybe because I spend less I'm easier to be satisfied. $212 for the rifle $10 for the weaver rings and $50 for the Vari X lll used of course. Yup less than $300. I spent less and got more seems like you wanna spend more just to get what you think your entitled to. You and I don't have the same values but that's ok and I'll stick to mine. Magnum Bob
