I have noticed that in my part of the country you still see a few folks using Marlin or Winchester leverguns as their primary deer rifles. I used to see a lot more back in the 1980s. What about in your part of the country?
I think they'll always have a following. Also, most every serious hunter has one in his safe. There so easy to just grab and go. And out to a couple hundred yards they still get the job done. they're just part of America.