RE: 30.30 or 30.06
.308 lever? Do they even make a lever action in that caliber?
I like what North Texan said.... I too have a Marlin 30-30 and love it. It goes anywhere and does anything - but out to about 150 yards max. The 30-30 is legendary and has been around since the stone age. [8D] You also have to consider the prices of ammo too. (i.e. the best bang for the buck in rifle, and the best bang for the buck in ammo).
Butch A.