I seldom ever need the speed of a semi for fast reloads
BUT it would be nice to have more use of semi rifles I own, or NOT having to buy other rifles when ONE can do more things
an AR say in .308 can be a great hunting rifle, home defense and target gun, all in one rifle
as would a .223 one for varmints and targets and home defense


so its not just about needing a FAST reloading gun to hunt with for follow up shots, its just getting more use out things you can do more with

rather hard to use a bolt action for self defense
a pump/lever?
OK< I guess but??
and YES a .308 -.223 isn't the best self defense calibers either
just showing an example of why a semi could be a PRO to have if, allowed to hunt with them

I cannot tell you HOW many times I have heard 5-6 + shots ring out as fast as a person can do in rifle deer season
so its NOT like going to a semi would make that any faster shooting going on's, as you said, you can shoot a lever/pump pretty fast!
and many pumps and levers can hold a bunch of rounds too
so it might even be easier to have a mag limit on ALL rifles then, if capacity is a concern!