PRDATR Report post Posted May 9, 2013 Been there, done that. I've had a shoulder full of cactus and landed hard on my tailbone in an effort to keep a rifle from taking a hit. Even then it didn't always pan out. Good luck with the rifle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted May 11, 2013 realistically, I wouldn't want to take it out in the field for fear of scratching it. That gun is too beautiful to hunt with!! I would be terrified to put a scratch in it. Nice looking rifle!!! No doubt he would have. Is that American Walnut? A rifle of that quality is something you don't see anymore. I'd certainly take it afield. Scratches and dings can be repaired, if so desired. But that's what makes memories and campfire stories. I learned at a very young age to sacrifice myself before my rifle. One of the stipulations of the build is that it is to be used for hunting. My wife fell on her .257 and snapped the stock through the grip, it was an awesome looking rifle. Fortunately my Dad built her another one that is even more wild. This is the first one built on a Marlin X7. I couldn't get into the $650.00 for a 700 just to throw away the tupperware. The X7 has a really good barrel, and an excellent trigger. Great buy for $400.00. With my dad being a Hunting Safety Instructor when I was a kid, I too was taught to put your weapon first. That didn't always happen. I would cry if I scratched that rifle!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
