Glad to see that Ruger came through. I have never owned a Marlin, but did fire one once-- seemed OK.
I grew up shooting Winchester rifles and have rarely broken the habit and I inherited that one- a M77 Ruger .338 tanger- a real keeper and killer.

I do like lever actions, but have only a few - from .357 Mag through 1886 45-90 (with matching DR).