Didn’t know they made Marlin mags like that; the ones I’ve seen (and the Savages) stuck out way too far for my taste, and to be convenient for carry, to my eye anyway.
I don’t think a tube would enhance accuracy, or necessarily hurt either. My very first rifle was a Marlin (81?) with a tube, and I always liked dropping all those rounds down that tube and having them available. Never a problem with it falling out either, unlike a some others. One in .22 mag, standing in the corner or where legal behind a vehicle seat, would have enough rounds to deal with most “utility” situations without stopping to load or grab extra mags, and the SS and plywood should tolerate a good bit of neglect.
Don’t see any of those SS Marlins very often in either form, so if I ever want another magnum I’ll just buy another CZ 457. The one I have has been totally satisfactory.
