Before you actually lay down the $$ to buy the Marlin, just go back to Cabelas and handle the FN .270. Work the bolt. Shoulder the rifle. Run your hands over the nice walnut stock. Work the floorplate. Listen to the fine snick, snick sounds of genuine workmanship with both metal and wood. Then come back here and tell us you like that Marlin more than that FN.
I, for one, will be flabbergasted to see you actually chose the Marlin.

I, for one, will be flabbergasted to see you actually chose the Marlin.