Go with a Marlin 336 chambered in .35 Remington. Great gun & a great round. I've been very happy with the 200 gr Core Lokts. Can't go wrong with the .35 Rem.

A Marlin in .30-30 is not a bad choice either.

Of course a Savage Model 99 in .300 Savage would also be an excellent choice.

But then there is the Marlin .450 Magnum.

My Choices would be:

1. .35 Rem

2. .300 Savage

3. 45-70 or .450

4. .30-30
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