Thanks for the info. Those stocks are sweet! On the to do list now. I've disassembled my Marlin a couple times without issue, but I've never taken the trigger mechanism apart. Breaking down the Ruger shouldn't be an issue. ..it's the trigger mechanism is what I don't want to get into.
Academy has the base model for 199.00..When they get them in. You just never know though.
This is the marlin I have. I put a nice scope mount on it and a Simmons .22 mag 3-9×32 scope on it. The little gun is pretty accurate for me. The trigger is holding me back a touch though.
I still want to find that Ruger though, as I had one before and really liked it..plus the aftermarket support is tremendous compared to the Marlin.