Want to pick up a Marlin 30-30 and kill deer? Nothing rare or fancy, just a hunter grade shooter? If you come across any of the Marlin economy models like the Glenfields or Marlin 30-AS models give them a good look. They can usually be had at a very good price because they were the low priced range to begin with. But they will generally shoot as good as any 336 because that's what they are. A 336 in a less expensive stock and less or plainer features. I've got a 1991 made 30-AS in 30-30, it's in a birch(?) stock that's walnut stained with no checkering, even had to add sling swivels myself. But it was factory drilled & tapped and now has a Leupold 1-4x 20mm. Shoots as good as any 336 I've ever seen and has become my go-to woods rifle for rifle zones. Those economy Marlins are a real good deal if they haven't been too badly abused. "Hunter grade shooter" sums them up nicely.
