Yep I had 2 blrs...one i bought the first year it came out in the early 70' s and the other in 1980 both were great shooters I mean the trigger was not the greatest but they shot real well, as well as most bolt rifles...very consistent accuracy Both of these babies were chambered in 308 . I think it points a lot better than the Marlin and in a woods rifle that is a good thing. Each gun has its good point and bad points...both great rifles IMHO.