Lever or bolt?

[Sheepdog]

I can vouch for the Styer Scout. Light weight, accurate(one rated hole at 200 yards, hammer forged barrels, not cheap, but outstanding firearm. 223,308, and 376 Styer.

[wxl]

Yes, lever actions in 308 that will take normal hunting boolits. In current production is the Browning Lever Action (BLR) that uses a magazine thus ability to use pointy boolits. In discontinued but available used is the Winchester 88 and 100. Think there were other discontinued models. I have both 270 and 308 in the BLR.

[Dave Waits]

Okay, in my normal 'swim uphill fashion' I'm going to recommend a 308 levergun! Specifically(If you can find one), a Winchester Model 88 in 308. Barring that, either a Savage 99 or a BLR in 308. At the normal ranges you'd use a 308 for hunting, you'll give up nothing to a Boltgun.

Sorry, a rifle that shoots 1-1/2" groups at 200 yards means little when the Bullseye is the size of a 9-1/2" pieplate(The size of the killzone on a Whitetail)!

My first wifes' father had a brace of Winchester 308s, a Model 88 and a Model 100(Semi-Auto),both would group inside of 4" at 300 yards.

Doesn't matter if it's a 1-1/2" group or a 4" group inside that pieplate, dead is dead.

[Roverron]

Good point Dave! Lots more options than I first thought about. That Styer is one sweet looking gun.
Would you say that the 308 would be the better all-around bullet in a bolt or lever? I sure like those in the SCAR along with 7.62 and I've been saving my brass although dont have dies to reload yet

[Sheepdog]

I can't believe Dave, would choose a 308 over a 30-06. Mark this day on your calendar.

[sdmc530]

I like leavers too I have one and its fun to shoot. I am old fashion though...

[BlackKnight]

My answer isn't going to make me any fans here, but when I can't make up my mind between two types of firearms I want I usually just get both.

[Boats]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

My answer isn't going to make me any fans here, but when I can't make up my mind between two types of firearms I want I usually just get both.

Oh no. I'm a fan of that attitude, at least when I can afford it!

Tom

[Roverron]

Originally Posted by BlackKnight

My answer isn't going to make me any fans here, but when I can't make up my mind between two types of firearms I want I usually just get both.

Oh that's usually my problem and at some point I could get both. Been reading up on the Styer Scout that showed. Interesting in .308......