I only shoot levers and have all my life, though I have dated a couple of single-shots. And much of my writing, whether an article, novel, or non-fiction book, will contain a lever-action rifle or two in it somewhere. Will not hunt with anything else. I have owned four BLRs -- but none at the moment. I do have the new Henry Long Ranger in .308 but I am not particularly crazy about it. I have a premier elk hunt coming up this September and may likely take the old standby, my Marlin 1895G.