I wanted to get a 338 ME, but the funds just arent there. I'm liking the price of this gun, but don't know what caliber to go with, 270 or the 06. Any thoughts good or bad about this gun, for Elk, Deer, and maybe a Moose some day? Which caliber would you choose (for elk and deer right now)? Thanks

I have the Marlin in 270 WCF and I also own two 30-06 bolt rifles. It doesn't matter which one you get!

very satisfied with the one in 270 I picked up...

definitely worth every penny!

I'm getting one, in 30-06! With a Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 scope. I'm stoked

i bought both! (270 and 30-06 XL7C)hard to beat for the money!-whsk

Same here. I have the 270 in syn. stock and the 30-06 in laminated wood. Great rifles for the money.

Or, you could get the XS7 in .308 !

Paul.

Sounds good, I'm gonna start shopping soon. What did you guys pay, that have the 30-06 with the laminate stock, if I can ask?

LF,

If you like the 338 ME here is an idea for you:

Buy the Marlin short instead of the long. Pick up a Savage 10 barrel chambered to 338 Fed (the ballistic twin to the 338 ME) and install:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=179678

I did this w/ a Savage 110 270 WCF to 338-06 A-Square and I'm a mechanical MORON who can change oil and, if everything is perfectly ok, brakes (but just barely).

If I can do it, anybody can.

The shank diameter and threads are identical between the Savage 10 and the Marlin. In addition to the barrel you'll need a nut wrench ($23):

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=288765

and go/no-go gauges, $22.50/ea.

Shoot the heck out of whatever you get the rifle chambered to originally and buy those components peice-meal, and then at some point you'll be ready for something more along the lines of what you'd wanted all along.

Just a suggestion...

That would be a unique gun for sure. Maybe I can try that, after I get this new rifle squared away, I'll try something like that. Thanks for the suggestion though

I got one! Xl7c, topped with a Burris Fullfield II. Going to sight it in for Elk season, this Satuday