I have both, a Marlin Guide Gun & a Henry brass .45-70.
They are both overkill for deer, but with lighter loads both would drop a deer at your typical ranges.
My Marlin has a shorter barrel, and if you're in tight brush that might be fractionally easier to carry & maneuver.
Both are easily scoped, already drilled & tapped.
Both are quality guns, and Marlin is coming back.
Denis
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