I use the 30-30 alot and have never had a problem. I use the Winchester 150 grain power point load and it does great. For under 100 yards it's a great gun. If your looking for something a little more fancy or powerful the Browning lever actions are great guns. Also the Marlin guide gun mentioned above is a fine gun.

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