Hi Fellas let me tell you I just got the stainless Marlin for Christmas and after that I spoke to an area Gun dealer who sell the Marlin Cz RUger and a Henry and he told me that the Marlin out shoots them all, and from what I did with mine I know the others will have to go far to beat cutting holes at 75 yards from an outers varment rest, I have not shot it any further at this time but I intend to try it at squirles at 150 yds next week ( on a corn pile from my rest ) Ill let you know how I make out. So far I am IMPRESSED!!!!