My son has a Winchester 94, i have a Marlin 336, i prefer the Marlin. What are you gonna hunt with it? If it's medium sized game it's tough to beat a Marlin in 30/30 . If you want the option of being able to hunt elk you can get the Marlin 308 express or look @ the Browning BLR,{the 30/30 will also kill elk} that rifle is available in a wide range of calibers up to 338 Win. mag.