I have, use, and love .30-30 rifles, but if I expect to shoot farther than 100 yd. I will bring something else. I'm not saying it can't be done, but shooting at 200 yd. is so much easier with typical bolt action calibers that comparatively using a .30-30 is a stunt. Putting a scope on a lever action takes away much of what makes it appealing in the first place. YMMV.