I have an 1894 Marlin 44 Magnum and gave my 336 30-30 to my son a couple of years ago. I am shopping for a mdl 94 Winchester 30-30 for myself now. For hunting and nostalgic purposes. Where I live and hunt pretty much caters to a levergun and after packing my 270 for 20 miles a day elk hunting this year I am even more in love with my short, easy to carry leverguns.