I like the Marlins better myself mine is a .35 rem. i did sell my win. 94 .30/30 but it was forlack of use . It was a very fine rifle , as for the marlin being stronger i was told by the local gunsmith that the winchester actions were stronger. then the marlins, and as for top ejection i dont know if they still produce them mine was an angle aject , they have been angle aject for many years now. As for strong actions look at the puma 92 i beleive its the only lever action rifle chambered in 454 which generates 50,000 psi.