RE: savage or marlin .22 mag
I have a stainless, bull barrel 22 magnum Marlin. The trigger on it is horrible, but is a very easy fix. The gun flat out shoots though!
The only reason I didn't go with the Savage was because the mag release lever hangs down too far, and I've seen all my buddies with the Savage lose their mags out of the gun on numerous occasions. I spent alot of time crawling around looking for their mags is the reason why I didn't go with the Savage.