The Marlin Sporting Carbine is one of the all-time best handling rifles I've ever handled.

I regret selling mine. It was a transitional model with a M36 barrel {NOT micro-groove} on a 336 frame. I shot a vervet monkey in South Africa with it and it was a dandy.

Wish I still had it.

Would make a great AI with the "Flat 200" on elk.

We've used the .30-30 on bear and butcher stock, too. Works great. It is a great cartridge and the Marlin is the best lever .30-30 ever made in my opinion. I like 'em alot more than the Winchester 94.