i have never owned a browning BLR yet. but i have owned several marlin' s. 336 in 35 rem, 336SS 30-30win, 1895M in 450marlin.
i think you might like the BLR better due to the use of pointed bullets and will be a better long range gun aswell as a close up gun.
i think the 308win or the 358win would be nice rounds for a lever action.