Jerry ; Thanks for the inspiration on the 357 . I been an avid handloader and shooter for 37 years . I've just over looked the potential of the 357-38special . I'm growing tired of the recoil and expence of feeding magnum rifles . I love those marlin rifles . Have a few in 30-30 , 35 rem. and 44mag but would not consider them suitable for small game like the 357 .
I have not even used these marlins for deer hunting .

Jerry do you use a scope or iron sites ?