I have a beater marlin 60 synthetic that rides on the seat of my SxS most times. It's a little rusty. But shoots good. Never any hang ups. Upgraded to fiber sights (Williams ?) and and tacticool oversize bolt. Great gun for what I give. ~$150?

Dave

�The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.� Lou Holtz