I would get the Marlin over the Savage but, I would save my money and get a Ruger they hold 9 rounds in a flush rotary magazine and you can put a 22 mag or 17 HMR barrel on it. They are around $400 but it is a lot higher quality than the Marlin or Savage. And it is like a mini full size M77 Mk II. My 77/22 LR will shoot a 1/2" group at 50 yards and at 30 yards I can put 10 shots under a dime.