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The .30-30 Winchester remains a top-seller, and new rifles are continually produced for the veteran cartridge. Why? It’s a simple design, easy on the shoulder and wallet, and very effective inside of 200 yards.

Let's take a closer look at five of the best lever-action rifle cartridges.

Founder of John Gallagher Firearms of Jasper, Ala., was a dedicated big-game hunter.

The Model 1886 remains at the top of the heap of excellent lever-action rifles. Whether new or vintage, having one in your safe is never a bad idea, and it’s a great choice for nearly any big game at ranges suitable for the big rimmed cartridges.

The 6X8 Octagon Blind is the largest (to date) in the Shadow Hunter Marksman Series. The spacious design allows for almost any style of hunting—gun, bow, or crossbow—and can comfortably accommodate up to four people.

Here’s a closer look at some of the best hunting rifles introduced this year.

Presbyopia is the loss of the eye’s ability to focus on close objects and it affects just about everyone over 40. When it happens to riflemen they usually retire their favorite classic rifles with open sights that should never wear scopes. But they needn’t do so.

If there's one thing they know over at Uberti USA, its that the humble lever-action rifle is the one platform that never goes out of style. The company now brings the legendary 1873-pattern rifle into the 21st century with its all-new 1873 Hunter Rifle series.