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I too would go with the lever gun. Although it would depend on the area you intend to hunt. The 30-30 is more of a brush gun, not easily deterred by small branches and such whereas the .243 would be more succeptable to deviation. I'm a big fan of the Marlin lever actions.
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it will out-shoot any lever .30-30 I can think of.
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Again, dependant on your situation and the area you are hunting. If your longest shot is going to be within 100 yards or so, I dont see the .243 doing anything the 30-30 wont do. I DO see the .243 being thrown off target much easier than the 30-30. Your intended use makes all the difference.