I have several lever guns and like em a lot. I shoot a lot of cast bullet out of the because they are much cheaper number 1 and 2 they will penetrate a lot deeper with my handloads and proper weight bullets.
I have an older .444 and the newer version (safety) model in the 1895 Marlin, big brother 45-70 too. The got a couple of smaller guns in the 30-30 and 35 Remmy.
I do like the looks of those laminated rifles I saw on the shelf at the gun store awhile back but I don't believe I will be changing stocks anytime soon.
