Marlins work really well in Louisiana. I've got 2 from the 50's and one from the 70's that ain't fell apart yet. Hunted with the 35 from 55 this season. Have a williams peep with a .065 thick front sight that is the cat's meow for the swamps and thickets when ground hunting. 212 gr. RCBS pattern around 11 BN hardness works pretty good on deer and hogs, even big hogs.