[gunman5646]

I must admit that my Marlins are all from the 1970's or older, so my comparison may not be all that valid. The Henry's I have, except for the rimfires are all the Steel frame Big boys.
The Henrys are a different breed of cat, a little heavier, a little smoother, and are just as accurate. Personally the loading gate vs open tube deal is a wash as far as I'm concerned. Yes, it is handy to be able to add ammo without pulling the tube rod, but working the action to empty the magazine is a pain, and potentially dangerous.
I noticed that the Winchesters were't mentioned, but they're out of business and are all made overseas by other contractors.
My old Marlin 1894 works as well now, as when I bought it in 1978. Reliable, fast handling,reasonably accurate with the right bullets(old microgroove). I won't be replacing it with anything else, my daughters Big Boy Steel in .44 mag will handle any cast bullet work.
I would like to try a new Marlin that is made under the new regime, maybe a rental?