This is my first post on this forum and the other night my first Marlin followed me home. It's a model 1895 45-70 that I will be using to hunt Ohio deer this year. I have been using my Contender in 44 mag or 357 max for many years but it will be nice to use a rifle for a change. My 1895 is a new Remlin but the wood has some nice figuring and color and the fit is good. The trigger pull is ok, the action is a little rough but nothing I can't fix with my dremel tool. (just kidding). Right now I am planning to use an Inline muzzle loader scope on it but have also thought about some sort of red dot. I am open to suggestions.