[/quote]Does Browning still make the BLR? As far as I know, that's been the only ".308 in a lever" available since Winchester discontinued the Model 88 30 or so years ago.

I don't know if if Browning still makes them or not...
But I know they are available to purchase second hand..

Also, I doubt folks looking for milder recoil are passing the .30-30 in favor of a .308 or 7mm-08. According to the laws of physics (for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction), the .30-30 should have less recoil than either of the 08's unless the .x08 is quite a bit heavier.

Thats just a guess..
And I'm not even going to get into that bit...
With everything equal..The 30-30 will have less...
But as far as I'm concered if one has problem handling the recoil of a ..243, 308 or 7mm-08 they shouldnt be hunting period...

I suspect the reason people are passing on the .30-30 is that, for virtually any hunting scenario, there is a better caliber available in terms of ballistics and versatility.

I agree..
However...I was referring to the person(in this thread) that wants to purchase a 30-30..And maybe give him an alternative to different cal...
One that is stilloffered in a lever actionhas superior in ballistics to the 30-30.
Has outstanding accuracy well as better bullet selection and is mild in its recoil.
Maybe not as mild as the 30-30 but very manageable non the less.

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