Was looking for a general purpose rifle, woods protection (black bear and lower) and deer hunting. Something quick shooting with enough power to get the job done. I want something that is very reliable.
Went to the gunshop looking at some 30-30 levers, but the gunshop guy told me that lever guns are not as solid and strong as bolt actions. He said that lever-calibers are not effective at distances.
He recommended a Remington bolt action in 243.
I never shot a lever so I cannot personally decide. I guess what draws me to lever-actions is the ability to stick more rounds in the tube while rapidly shooting (atleast thats my understanding).
Went to the gunshop looking at some 30-30 levers, but the gunshop guy told me that lever guns are not as solid and strong as bolt actions. He said that lever-calibers are not effective at distances.
He recommended a Remington bolt action in 243.
I never shot a lever so I cannot personally decide. I guess what draws me to lever-actions is the ability to stick more rounds in the tube while rapidly shooting (atleast thats my understanding).