Canslayer, I would have to agree with Wyr twixter on getting a Rossi or Legacy International Puma they are good guns the only thing though with the Legacy is the annoying safety that sits atop the receiver but if your considering the Marlin you can't go wrong with it. I would go with either one the puma has the look of the old Winchesters but the Marlin is just made a little better.