Thanks for all the help. I ended up getting a Marlin 336 30-30 and I am very happy with it. The recoil is negligable, It's fun to shoot. I bought the gun with the scope and sling new for $370.00 plus I am getting a $30 rebate. I also picked up a very nice Mossberg 479 brush gun, It was too cheap to pass up. I am really liking these leverguns.
Can't wait for rifle season to start.