Just moved to a slightly rural area with a creek for a backyard. I would like to get a lever action rifle to handle varmints. I’m weighing my options between .45-70 and .30-30. Keep in mind, i’m not going to spend Winchester money on one. Looking to stay reasonably priced so I can keep saving for other guns. Main uses will be for wild hogs, deer, coyote, and possibly alligators. Anyone have any experience or recommendations? Looking at Marlin and Mossberg right now, but the Mossberg’s seem to have a pretty shit rep.