As only a slight tangent, I frequently observe that being the first kid on the block to own something new isn't always the best idea. Often, it's best to wait until something has proved itself for a while - like a few decades - before you jump on its bandwagon.
Owners of a WSSM, a 30 TC or a Remington ETronix rifle might agree.
There are very few rounds more proven than the 30-30. The 300 Savage and the 308 are almost 60 now, plenty time to know that neither one is going to fade away any time soon. Good choices.
In 60 years, ask about the 338 Federal or the 450 Marlin or any other of the wunderkind rounds that come out every third Thursday these days. I bet few will even remember them.
