That Marlin 336 is a very good gun. But I prefer the good ol Winchester, simply because they are lighter and handier to me. Btw, that 30-30 is a good gun for just about anything, now it aint no Elephant Gun 375 Magnum etc. like most of the ppl on here carry or swear by, but she will get the job done. It has a good heavy bullet, and is good for 100-200 yard shots, which is the range that most ppl kill deer. Congrats on the new lever gun