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does anyone have any experience with this rifle,im looking into getting one.thanks for any info

I bought my son a XS7 (same rifle, short action, his is a 7mm-08)

My first impression was, for $290, it seemed like a hell of a rifle. Took it to the range, sighted it in, and shot a 1.25 inch 5 shot group with Remington reduced recoil loads.

I think that is AMAZING for factory, reduced recoil fodder (and Remington at that, not a big fan of their ammo).

The action is smooth, fit and finish acceptable and better than a Stevens 200 (or any other $300 rifle, for that matter...)

I picked some some powder and brass and have no doubts that I can get it dialed in to .75 inch groups.

If you're looking for a decent rifle on the cheap, I'd recommend it...

--Duck911

Me too. Mine is a .30-06 and it's as accurate as the $700 rifles sitting next to it in the safe. I bought it to go on a hunt in Mexico. You never take anything too nice or expensive down there because if the Federales decide they want it, you are happy to give it to them. I would highly recommend this rifle for anyone who needs a fine shooting, quality new rifle for a cheap price or for a youngsters first rifle. It will shoot rings around some costing twice as much and you might have money left for good glass. BT