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Tell ya the truth..if you don't want to start with a plinker...go ahead and go lever action.

I have a Winchester 30-30, the ammo is still cheap, ammo is very prolific, good for deer hunting/self defense/plinking, isn't and "eeeevil black rifle" and are an iconic figure for us "cowboys"

You can find Winchester 94 and Marlin 336 for fairly cheap (anywhere from $300-500) Plus if you ever have to go back to a unfriendly gun state...those lever actions are for the most part safe from the bulk of bans (for now)

There is a gun show coming up very soon in Houston at the GRB convention center...that would be a GREAT place to start!