I agree with wannabe redneck. Marlin and savage are hardcore under rated rifles. Just b/c they're sold at wally world doesn't mean that they are crap. I seriously considered purchasing a Savage 110 in .30-06 but opted for a ruger, and I've had nothing but Marlin before that, two .22lr's and a .44 mag, love all of them. I also think that Ruger is under rated by most people. It may not be as nice as a rem. 1100, or 700, but I can take out washington on a dollar bill at 375 yrds with mine, so it ain't doing to bad.

GOTTA LOVE THAT MARLIN MAGIC!!!!