Mine runs like a top and have not had any FTF issues. It will sling a piece of brass, so don't stand on the right side of it. I have a buddy that was filming his friend (new shooter) and got hit between the eyes with a piece of brass about 10 feet away. Brass cut him and mixed with his sweat...
We have a brick of Thunderbolts marked $4.94 down at property. I can remember as a kid Dad giving us a brick a d telling us not to shoot anyone. Many a round went down the Marlin 60.
Saw that earlier for $112/1000. I was pricing once fired brass just in case I needed to get more for reloading. Ordered several times from them with no complaints.
I did 6 spatchcock chickens and 8 ears of corn on my 680 last night. Gave a couple of the chickens to my neighbors since I haven't made anything for them in a while. Thinking I might do some burgers tonight for the wife since she likes to take them to work.