Forgotten perfection: The Marlin MR-7 bolt action rifle
Marlin over the years has stepped up to the plate and provided an enduring series of bolt-action rifles over the past several decades. These guns all had two things in common: first, they were largely excellent designs. Second: their production run ended too soon. Perhaps none of their historic offerings hits these two points harder than the MR-7.
Known primarily for its semi-auto and lever-action rifles, Marlin has also dabbled in throw-bolt guns off and on as well. Back in the 1950s, the company imported a Belgian FN Mauser action that they used in their Model 455 chambered in .270, .308 Winchester, and, of course, 30.06 Springfield. The SAKO-actioned Model 322/422 in .222 Remington complemented this.
Taking a several decade break from the centerfire bolt-gun market, the company tried to take another stab at the concept in 1995 with the MR-7, a wholly in-house design inspired in large part by what worked for other makers…
Also an excellent rifle to use against alleged spies while ruling Rockfort Island and mimicking your frozen twin sister, if you catch my drift.