Marlin 336CS in .35Rem gets my vote
have taken about 7-8 whitetails with mine.....NONE has ever taken a step once hit (more a testament to the round than to my shooting ! LOL)
I have it mounted with a 3-9 scope on an elevated ring set that lets me use the iron sights for close shots - best of both worlds.
(although I agree with GOB on the aesthetics comment)
I added the side thumb hammer extension for sure handling with gloves on.
Not a lot of kick and more than enough OOMPH for MI hunting.
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