Hello all, I have been hunting with 30-06 and have taken 4 animals with that gun. (only started hunting last year) This past weekend I was shooting a friend of mines 30-30 lever action and really loved it. I am not the tallest guy so being that the gun was shorter was really comfortable for me. I also liked the lighter weight of the gun. It was a marlin 336 lever action. I am thinking about getting one and just want to know what you guys think about it. Any input would be appreciated. Also if there are any other suggestions you can make about a gun that you would recommend, that would be great. I hunt in New York and from the land I hunt I dont have anything more than 100 yard shot. thats pushing it lol for my Alabama trips I will continue to use the 30-06 because of long range shots. I took a shot at 350 yards last year and dropped a hog on the spot. Thanks in advance for the help.