1964 to 1977 it was a sporterized M98 in 8x57, then in March 1978 lost it in a house fire.
1978 to present it is a Marlin 336 in 30-30.
Both are great deer calibers.


When you can get the last word with an echo, you may have the last word with your wife. - Chief Joseph, Nez Perce
If goose was the only meat, there would be a lot more vegetarians. - Lloyd Adams, waterfowl hunter