Thanks Terry,
I'm definitely looking for grin factor. I fire 22.lr every week and i love it, but fancy something with a bit more oompf whilst still being cheap and easy to reload for. I'll be using irons, maybe I'll fit a skinner or ghost ring sight.
I think i can rule out the Rossi, i was shooting our clubs 92 this weekend and it was a bit rough to cycle, and weirdly...on a number of occasions spat out the following live round with the previous empty.
I have to say, I'm probably leaning towards Marlin but am hoping to get my hands on a Chiappa Alaskan for comparison.