Good deal. I have tried to do a lot of research but tons of it can be pretty conflicting depending on what camp the writer/reviewer is sitting in. Just didn’t want to end up with too much bike (probably not a bad thing). I just didn’t want to regret not spending another $150 for what the Marlin 7 has which is likely overkill for my needs at this point and the extra money can be put into all the other things I need to hit the trail.