Most of the problems with the Marlins are over with. I sell just as many Rugers as I do the Marlins. If you are hard on a gun while deer hunting, I recommend the Ruger 77 with the synthetic stock. If you want a gun with wood then get the Marlin. Both companies have exceptional warranties. The...
31 years ago when I first started in the firearms business, I had Three Rugers apart, and it took me several hours to figure how to get them back together. These new Mark III are more complicated. The best thing I found out how to get them back together is to have the instruction manual right...