I now have 5 and am probably going to be getting another hear soon. I have a browning 22 which of course I haven't got any trophies but has killed more than its fair share of squirrels. I have puma 357/38 that I bought for SASS but have killed many coyotes and a few deer with it The biggest grossed 123.5 inches. I have a 30-30 marlin that I bought when I was 14 years old. It's killed more than its fair share of good bucks and many does. The biggest was a buck grossing 140. I have a Marlin 1894 in 44 mag that I bought for Indiana deer hunting. It's already killed quite a few coyotes and one big buck that score 147.5. I just booked a canadian bear hunt and bought a marlin guide gun in 45/70. So far she kicks pretty good and loves custom loads.
Why shoot lever actions? Their shorter, slimmer, and off a very quick follow up shot. I have my bolt action but if hunting deep cover, which I often do, I gotta go for a lever action.