well it happend. i got weak and bought a new gun! i bought a brand spanking new marlin guide gun 45/70 in stainless. it's a beauty!! i also bought a leupold 2.5x scout scope and i ordered an ashley scout lever action mount and also a pair of ghost rings from them. for rings i got a pair of leupold quick release rings. i can't wait to get the mount and put the scope on! i also picked up 2 boxes of winchester 300gr jhp but i havn't gotten a chance to take her out to the range yet. i can't wait tho! i'm gonna use this setup for deer this fall. i find myself touching it over and over again LOL! i absolutly love this gun.

cheers!