Comments on: The 308 Marlin Express – New 400 Yard Lever Rifle? http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle Deer Hunting Season Is Open! Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:29:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Eulis Johnson http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle/comment-page-1#comment-2598 Eulis Johnson Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:35:11 +0000 http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/guns/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle#comment-2598 I have shot a 308 model seven for years have taken a lot of deer with it I just purchase a new 308mx i have not hunted with it but ihave sited in the scope and likes the way it shoots but everyone do'nt like the same caliber rifle shoot what you like I have shot a 308 model seven for years have taken a lot of deer with it I just purchase a new 308mx i have not hunted with it but ihave sited in the scope and likes the way it shoots but everyone do’nt like the same caliber rifle shoot what you like

]]> By: david a maker http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle/comment-page-1#comment-2586 david a maker Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:34:40 +0000 http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/guns/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle#comment-2586 got a new 308 mxlr 1st. eround fired gun jammed got round uot og gun shoot 2nd round jammed so bad had to send the gun back to marlin rep. in tulsa ok. 2 weeks latter.....still not done.. brand new gun!!! have to see whats next. has there been a recall omn this one. save for this gun for almost 2 years. never had shell stuck in a new gun befor. i just have to try and hold my compos. gun hunten just next mo. got a new 308 mxlr 1st. eround fired gun jammed
got round uot og gun shoot 2nd round jammed so bad had to send the gun back to marlin rep. in tulsa ok. 2 weeks latter…..still not done..
brand new gun!!! have to see whats next.
has there been a recall omn this one.
save for this gun for almost 2 years.
never had shell stuck in a new gun befor.
i just have to try and hold my compos.
gun hunten just next mo.

]]> By: Ivan http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle/comment-page-1#comment-2583 Ivan Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:02:18 +0000 http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/guns/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle#comment-2583 I bought a marlin model mxlr chambered in 308 marlin express for my wife, my problem is I can't find the proper base for mounting a scope, can someone tell me witch base and rings i should order I bought a marlin model mxlr chambered in 308 marlin express for my wife, my problem is I can’t find the proper base for mounting a scope, can someone tell me witch base and rings i should order

]]> By: larry http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle/comment-page-1#comment-2453 larry Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:50:24 +0000 http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/guns/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle#comment-2453 i have a 308 mx and like it very much i have shot 300 yards walked up and there lied the hog dead cant wait to take a longer shot marlin did a great job on this gun i have a 308 mx and like it very much i have shot 300 yards walked up and there lied the hog dead cant wait to take a longer shot marlin did a great job on this gun

]]> By: Mike http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle/comment-page-1#comment-2161 Mike Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:09:27 +0000 http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/guns/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle#comment-2161 I bought the .308mxlr and some skinner peep sights, and this gun shoots so well and feels so awesome, that I am soooo happy with it, it is my go to gun for anything out West. I recently noticed that the hornady bullets can be had now, as well as the powder from hornady. I have been paying $20 per box on Hornady ammo online, which is cheaper than anything else. Can't express how much I love this gun! I bought the .308mxlr and some skinner peep sights, and this gun shoots so well and feels so awesome, that I am soooo happy with it, it is my go to gun for anything out West. I recently noticed that the hornady bullets can be had now, as well as the powder from hornady. I have been paying $20 per box on Hornady ammo online, which is cheaper than anything else. Can’t express how much I love this gun!

]]> By: Dale A. Brill http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle/comment-page-1#comment-2147 Dale A. Brill Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:39:49 +0000 http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/guns/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle#comment-2147 First, thanks for the contributions to this thread. Ordered my Marlin 308 MXLR from Ocala Armory yesterday. Great price, better service. It joins my Uberti 1873 45LC. I also ordered several boxes of ammo. I'm interested in your thoughts on 160 gr vs 140 gr for (Florida) deer and hogs. Thanks! dab First, thanks for the contributions to this thread.

Ordered my Marlin 308 MXLR from Ocala Armory yesterday. Great price, better service. It joins my Uberti 1873 45LC. I also ordered several boxes of ammo.

I’m interested in your thoughts on 160 gr vs 140 gr for (Florida) deer and hogs.

Thanks!

dab

]]> By: JIM HANSON http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle/comment-page-1#comment-2145 JIM HANSON Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:53:33 +0000 http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/guns/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle#comment-2145 BOUGHT THIS GUN TO CARRY ON MY 4 WHEELER, NEVER THOUGHT IT TO BE A "BEAN FIELD" GUN, WELL I WAS TRULY SURPRIZED, ABOUT 6 SHOTS TO GET SIGHTED IN AT 200 YDS. THEN DROVE TO E-TEXAS FROM MISSOURI, TO SEE FAMILY, FOR CHRISTMAS LAST YEAR, GOT IN THE FIELD AROUND 11:00AM AND WITH IN 20 MIN. HAD 2 NICE BUCKS, A 6, AND A 8, RUN ACROSS PASTURE AND HEAD FOR THE WOODS, ONLY ONE MISTAKE, THEY STOPED TO GET A BITE BEFORE HEADING FOR THE BED DOWN AREA. TOOK A 402Yd. SHOT (HELD 24" OVER) AND DROPED THE 8 POINTER 1 SHOT JUST BEHIND RIGHT FRONT SHOLDER. WELL I THOUGHT "JUST FOUND A NEW BEAN FIELD GUN", HAVE BEEN SHOOTING A WIN. SHADOW 270WSM., THIS MARLIN WILL KILL EM JUST AS DEAD, FOLKS, PLEASE DONT SELL THIS ROUND SHORT, "IT WILL DO THE JOB" BOUGHT THIS GUN TO CARRY ON MY 4 WHEELER, NEVER THOUGHT IT TO BE A “BEAN FIELD” GUN, WELL I WAS TRULY SURPRIZED, ABOUT 6 SHOTS TO GET SIGHTED IN AT 200 YDS. THEN DROVE TO E-TEXAS FROM MISSOURI, TO SEE FAMILY, FOR CHRISTMAS LAST YEAR, GOT IN THE FIELD AROUND 11:00AM AND WITH IN 20 MIN. HAD 2
NICE BUCKS, A 6, AND A 8, RUN ACROSS PASTURE AND HEAD FOR THE WOODS, ONLY ONE MISTAKE, THEY STOPED TO GET A BITE BEFORE HEADING FOR THE BED DOWN AREA.
TOOK A 402Yd. SHOT (HELD 24″ OVER) AND DROPED THE 8 POINTER 1 SHOT JUST BEHIND RIGHT FRONT SHOLDER. WELL I THOUGHT “JUST FOUND A NEW BEAN FIELD GUN”, HAVE BEEN SHOOTING A WIN. SHADOW 270WSM., THIS MARLIN WILL KILL EM JUST AS DEAD,
FOLKS, PLEASE DONT SELL THIS ROUND SHORT, “IT WILL DO THE JOB”

]]> By: Dan http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle/comment-page-1#comment-2131 Dan Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:53:47 +0000 http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/guns/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle#comment-2131 I bought the 308MX blue version mainly because I liked the feel, capability and handiness of this rifle. I was able to get a three shot 1" group at 150 yards from a bench with a 4X Nikkon Monarch scope. I have shot several deer out to 100 yards with the leverevolution ammo in 30/30 and they all died on the spot, so the 308MX should be a little better. I think the 308MX will be like the 307 Win or the 300 Savage, which is hard to get ammo for, but are fine cartridges. The 308MX bullets are different than the 30/30 Leverevolution bullets and only hornaday makes them. Sometime in the spring of 2011, the special powder will be available and the 308MX bullets are available now. So maybe now a reloader can duplicate the factory round, which has been impossible to do thus far. The Hornaday bullets and powder are what makes the 308MX work like it does and lots of research went into it. There is another load from Hornaday coming out that uses a 140 grain bullet, so maybe this cartridge will gain some acceptance for those that like lever guns. If you prefer a bolt, stick with the 308 WIN. I bought the 308MX blue version mainly because I liked the feel, capability and handiness of this rifle. I was able to get a three shot 1″ group at 150 yards from a bench with a 4X Nikkon Monarch scope. I have shot several deer out to 100 yards with the leverevolution ammo in 30/30 and they all died on the spot, so the 308MX should be a little better.
I think the 308MX will be like the 307 Win or the 300 Savage, which is hard to get ammo for, but are fine cartridges. The 308MX bullets are different than the 30/30 Leverevolution bullets and only hornaday makes them. Sometime in the spring of 2011, the special powder will be available and the 308MX bullets are available now. So maybe now a reloader can duplicate the factory round, which has been impossible to do thus far. The Hornaday bullets and powder are what makes the 308MX work like it does and lots of research went into it.
There is another load from Hornaday coming out that uses a 140 grain bullet, so maybe this cartridge will gain some acceptance for those that like lever guns. If you prefer a bolt, stick with the 308 WIN.

]]> By: Ethan http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle/comment-page-1#comment-1860 Ethan Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:31:31 +0000 http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/guns/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle#comment-1860 Awesome rifle hands down. I got a .308MX last Christmas, and it shot great with the open sights. I bought the Cabelas pine ridge lever action scope that is made for the gun along with some leupold mounts. I mounted it and bore sighted it and took it out and dropped a whitetail at 200 yard that evening without even shooting paper first. Great gun a must have for anyone who wants a light, short, brush gun that can reach out there and touch 'em! as for the scope I really have no complaints so far, and its a great deal for $99. If you are thinking about buying one DO IT Awesome rifle hands down. I got a .308MX last Christmas, and it shot great with the open sights. I bought the Cabelas pine ridge lever action scope that is made for the gun along with some leupold mounts. I mounted it and bore sighted it and took it out and dropped a whitetail at 200 yard that evening without even shooting paper first. Great gun a must have for anyone who wants a light, short, brush gun that can reach out there and touch ‘em! as for the scope I really have no complaints so far, and its a great deal for $99. If you are thinking about buying one DO IT

]]> By: DAVID http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle/comment-page-1#comment-1783 DAVID Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:09:49 +0000 http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/guns/the-308-marlin-express-new-400-yard-lever-rifle#comment-1783 REMINGTON ALSO MAKES THE SAME EXACT BULLET IN A 308 EXPRESS AS HORNADY ,COST IS ABOUT $23.00 FOR 20 ROUNDS. COMPARED TO HORNADY AT $32.00 CHECK IT OUT AT REMINGTON.COM ,YOU MUST PURCHASE A 308 EXPRESS BULLET, NOT A 308! REMINGTON ALSO MAKES THE SAME EXACT BULLET IN A 308 EXPRESS AS HORNADY ,COST IS ABOUT $23.00 FOR 20 ROUNDS. COMPARED TO HORNADY AT $32.00 CHECK IT OUT AT REMINGTON.COM ,YOU MUST PURCHASE A 308 EXPRESS BULLET, NOT A 308!

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