I've a Marlin 336 in 30-30. It is the 5th deer rifle I've owned, and favorite. If I'd gotten one of these 30 years ago, I probably would have kept to it. Not near as loud or hard-recoiling as the 30-06 i used to use, nicer to carry, better looking, and knocks the deer down just as hard. Relatively cheap ammo and very classy looks just adds to it.

Killed a five-pointer with it this morning!