Nice outing. A friend needs a rifle that fits. So his brother and myself recommended the Marlin XS7Y in 7-08, ordered it for him yesterday. He's selling his current rifle to his brother which was originally mine....that's a whole 'nother story.
The rifle's going to cost him $300. For that kind of accuracy you have to ask why not. After he shoots and he we see what the rifle does I may just have to pick one up in 25-06, just because. I wish they made it in a lh youth model for my oldest son.
All reports on this rifle seem awfully positive
