I have a Marlin 1894 SS, in .44 mag. It's a late production rifle made in 2009, but was not made by Remington. This rifle will consistantly group under 2 inches at 100 yds. with WWB 240gr. SPs. This is with open sights.

The rifles made at Illion, NY are not as finely finished as the ones made in Conn., and there have been numerous reports of various problems.

For more info, go to Marlinowners forum, and there is plenty of insight in Marlin firearms that might be useful to you, if you're interested in the Marlins.

As for Rossi, I have one that is the biggest piece of junk that I've ever owned. One of these days, I'm going to hacksaw it is several pieces and use it for trot line weights. I, also, had a Winchester .357 that was a joy, and regret trading it.