I got my Marlin in the hunting section at Gart Sports in Elbridge, Arizona. I picked up my Marlin 444XLR in the hunting section at Wiley Outdoor Sports in Elbridge.
The best hunting trip was a miserable experience at the time even with my new Marlin 444XLR 308 Win. My Mom’s favorite caliber for me is the 6.5 x 55 because it has the best combo of power and speed to make it the most versatile for the different types of game in Arizona. For deer hunting I like Marlin lever actions, but I do have more 6.5 x 55 bolts than levers.