I love my Marlin 336 in 30-30 but at my age, I really like a scope. I bought my son a Marlin 336, circa 1971, in 30-30, that was in great shape, for Christmas. After a refinish of the stock and a nice scope on it, he is ready. Funny, he didn't want any other kind of rifle either.
I would love to find another clean, JM stamped, 336 in 35 Remington, for myself in the future.
The 160 gr Leverevolution 30-30 ammo makes our rifles very good shooters, maybe better than most of my other rifles at 100 yards.