JeffS

I own both and I like the Marlin better. Though either gun is a great gun. They are both one of the best selling guns of all time. Marlin has sold more tham 4 million lever action guns so they most be doing something right.

Georgian

I like them both, and they are both excellent leverguns IMHO. But, I would take a Winchester 94 30-30 over a Marlin. I know the Marlins are probably stonger, are easier for scope mounting, etc. etc., to me the Winchester handles better, and I can bring it up to my shoulder quicker. I also have a little trouble cycling a Marlin while I have it to my shoulder, but I have no problem with the Winny. Not saying that the Marlin is bad though, I just prefer a Winchester to a Marlin. I would love to have my gramps let me take his beat-up Marlin to be refinished with new stocks, and Ghost Rings sights. So, my vote goes to the good ol 94, but I still like the Marlin

RedAllison

Marlin hands down!!!

Since others mentioned other lever guns, why not THE baddest and strongest lever on the market... The BLR Browning. For 05 they are releasing a pistol grip version (instead of that upland/flat grip of yore). They are available in mags, I just might have ta get a 300WSM in one for fartsNgiggles!

Chuck O'Conner eat your heart out,
RA

Rangerlab1

Absolutely a Marlin.

JONES 1969

MARLIN HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!