Sorry Jake , but I am going to side with OT on this one for a few reasons not mentioned . here is the list .

1) Bolt actions are well know to be very accurate rifles . Actually the most accurate out of any action. The Browning Xbolt is definitely one of them .
2) Bolt actions are also generally lighter than lever actions . Especially the Henry rifles and the new Marlins. Nice guns , but heavy for what they are.
3) Yes there have been millions of deer killed with a 30-30 , but the 270 and 308 calibers are far more deadlier and more accurate than a 30-30 , and ammo is just as easily available .
There are many 150 - 165gr cartridges in those 2 calibers that far outperform any and all 30-30 choices .in speed , accuracy , and wound channels.
4) Lever action 30-30's are known to be a short range gun .Maybe 150 yards on the long end . Bolts in the 270 and 308 can easily be sighted in for 300 yards .
5) The cost of a Henry and the new Marlins are way more expensive than many of the new bolt actions .
6) Only my opinion from experience . I believe the bolt action is a much safer firearm . I know of at least 3 times the lever action went off accidently . Once was a person I know shooting at a deer . While working the action ejecting the shell to fire again , his finger hit the trigger the second he worked the action back. The other 2 times happened unloading . One of those times was with a few of us standing near the guy . Luckily he is a safe hunter and had the barrel pointed away and at the ground . That shook the guy up so much that he sold that gun . I think it was a Winchester in 35 remington caliber.

Now to clear things up .I dont use either one. I dont like bolts or lever action guns to hunt with. I had a few of each and sold them all . Im a semi auto guy . Love my Browning Bar Carbines !
But some communist states dont allow a semi auto . So Im forced to keep a couple pump action firearms should I ever decide to hunt those states. If I was to buy a rifle just for those states it would be a reasonably priced new Ruger American. I think they run 450 to 600 new last time I checked , but its been awhile . The Xbolt is more , but its also higher quality. firearm .

But we do agree on one thing . That post looks fishy . Probably another poster we wont see again . LOL
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