The 3030 in a lightweight lever is better for young hunters; a little less recoil in the same weight rifle and less muzzle blast. Ammunition is cheaper, and cast bullets work better in the 3030.
I see the original posts point; there are great lightweight bolt action carbines chambered for the 308, which I prefer over the 3030 levers, the 308 has superior ballistics, and the additional muzzle blast and recoil is not a great amount.
If I get a lever rifle it will be a pistol caliber or something like a 45-70.
I think that the 3030 may actually start to decline, and pistol calibers along with big thumpers will rule the levers. The 308 and 708 bolt carbines will also decrease the 3030 popularity.
