you can get a blued ruger for under $200 and a stainless one for about $240 and you wont regret it,the marlin model 60 will be somewhat cheaper but I dont like them as well as the rugers,they both shoot good enough,but I've never had problems with the ruger like I have with the marlins they wear out and start to jam,sooner or later.I've owned two and it happened to both of them,Ive owned the same ruger for 20+ years and never had any problems with it.