I think a lot depends on where you plan on hunting. I love my 308MX lever action for forest, fog and storms and the .270 for open terrain.

As Coley noted once you've decided get really proficient at it. Also look into how to properly break in a barrel.

As for a plinker I'm in the market for one to use varmint hunting and am really leaning towards a .17HMR.
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