Depending on where you live and what type of shots you usually encounter,I miggest more food for thought. instead of 30-30,why not .308 marlin express,or a browning bLr which is chambered in almost any cartridge you might desire,and very accurate in lever rifle.For these reasons.that makes the blr the most versaitle and all round lever rifle.Another factor is how deep is yall's pocketbook?