I have owned a Marlin 336C in 30/30 for over 20 years.My father gave it to me after he picked it up in a trade.The gun was rough when he got it but I cleaned it up and put a cheap scope on it and a sling.The gun has always shot real well,1.5 at 100yds.I have never killed a deer with it,but that might change next year because Im thinking of going hunting in PA and might use this gun.