The distances you are talking about are not traditional "lever" territory. 300 + yards is not for any of the .30-30, 44 mag, .45-70. That said, you mentioned that is already passing up shots, so if he is happy to limit himself to their confines to have his lever gun ................
That's why my first question of preferred calibre.
New or used also comes into the deal here. .308 has choices in Savage 99's, BLR's etc ! BLR's have "more modern options" like the 7mm-08, as well.
Maybe we need question 1 answered first & move on from there.
Just my .02.
Paul.
Paul.
"Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"
