Thinking about getting a lever action "fun gun", something to use for short range hunting of whitetails and hogs in Texas. Wondering about the differences between various manufacturers and chamberings. Guessing I would go with a 30-30 unless there is a good reason to get something else. (What else is there??) Really want to keep cost down (nothing fancy) and will probably go with iron sights, possibly a low power scope. The key is to keep it small and handy......Any lever action hunters out there????