Well I think I have found a gun I like. Now I would like to see one in person. I like the Marlin 1895SBL in 45-70. Since I will primarily be using it in the Mountains of North Carolina I felt it had the best to offer. I don't need a long shooting gun, just a short easy to handle rifle with some nock down power. Since it is always raing or snowing when I'm there it seemed to have the right construction. Any one seen one or have any experiance. Oh yeah, thanks for all the advice and in put. It was very helpfull.