I've owned a lot of lever action 22s; Brownings, Marlins, Rugers, Remington 76s, and Winchesters. By far and away the best made, best shooting, and best handling were Marlin 39s, the others weren't even close. The only lever action RFs that I currently have are Winchesters, but only because they are in collectable condition, not 'cause I'd ever bother to shoot them
Jeff
