Feedback on Marlin X7 vs Ruger American Rifles

[hunter]

Thinking of getting a 7mm-08 in one or the other but open to suggestions. Leaning towards the Ruger because it has a detachable mag while the Marlin does not and doesn't have a hinged floorplate either. Thanks for any help.

[hunter]

Just to close this post, I chose a Ruger ss.

[grampy]

The Ruger American is a good choice. Happy new gun day! I really like the 7mm-08, only it's a bit hard finding ammo in some places. Our local dicks and walmart don't even stock 7mm-08, witch I think is strange considering the popularity of this cartridge these days. What round are you looking to shoot with yours?

[NeverSeenNorHeard]

good choice IMO

[Pygmy]

I have no experience with either model, except that the Legion post that I belong to has raffled off a couple of the Marlins and outwardly they seem like a pretty decent rifle for the money.

The blind mag might be a show stopper for me, as well.

I dislike detachable box mags, much preferring a hinged floorplate, but a box mag is certainly more convenient to load and unload than a blind mag.

My favorite deer rifle has a DBM, and I tolerate it,although I wish I could have got it with a drop floorplate instead.

You'll love the 7mm08 for deer..There may several chamberings as good for whitetails, but you won't find one any BETTER.

Enjoy your new rifle.

[hunter]

Thanks for your comments. I fell in love with this round when I had to borrow my friends to take my moose in fall 2013. I guess I'll have to experiment to see which round my gun likes.

[Pygmy]

Sounds like there is a story with your moose..

Don't hold us in suspense..DO TELL !!..<<smile>>...