You never did say what Your wanting to use the Lever Action to Hunt for?

Check out the Browning BLR Lever Action Rifles...personally the BLR Lightweight with Pistol Grip,blued finish,and Walnut Stock is one Awesome looking Lever Action Rifle available in .223,.22-250,.243,7mm-08 and up!

www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/finder.asp?f1=003Bg=x

MSRP of $1,019.99 up to $1,099.99 ...You can probably find it cheaper thru a Gun dealer.