The Marlin XS7 in .243 Win combines the youth-size compact stock with the mild-recoil .243 cartridge, producing perhaps the softest-shooting of any bolt-action deer rifle in the Marlin X-series lineup. Type: Bolt-Action Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: .243 Win Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 2010, USA Weight: 5.5 oz Overall length: 40.5" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Youth Hunting, Deer Hunting, Varmint Hunting