RE: Lever action or Bolt action?
I can't use magnums never could except a .264mag I had decades ago and never should have let it go. I do have an old winchester 92 and wouldn't trade it for anything. I have several winchester 94's in 30-30 and .375 winchester including a custom built one with a 26 inch barrel and several bolt actions. I also have have a winchester model 1886 in 45-70 which I am having fun with.
In bolt actions I have a 257 bob, 270 winchester and 30-06 I told you I am an old fart and I like the old stuff as it works for me and most have long barrels too. You know the ones that don't work in the brush for the new kids but they did when they where all that there was. Strange how now you need a 20 inch barrel to work in brush and to have a light enough rifle to carry all day. I will pass up a shot if I think it is to far for me as I want a good shot and a clean kill more then taking a maybe shot that could allow an animal to a long slow death.