I' d choose the Marlin also. The ones I' ve seen have been extremely accurate for a lever gun.

Now if you wanted maybe a more powerful cartridge that would shoot pointed bullets to greater distances, I' d say go with the Browning BLR.

I just wish Henry would come out with that Golden Boy in 30-30. I' d buy one of those in a heartbeat, I don' t care if it would be about $500.00.