I do not for one second think the levergun is on its way out or that it's inappropriate for dangerous game, in any way, shape, form or fashion. Apparently, neither does Marlin, Winchester or Henry. Much of the problem there is one of perception. We have long been using the wrong measuring stick to quantify the ability of a cartridge, kinetic energy. In that regard, levergun cartridges usually fall short. However, seeing as how all the dangerous game in the world has been taken with handguns producing a fraction of the energy of a good stopping rifle, the levergun is in good stead somewhere in the upper middle. Even so, the best stoppers don't exceed 2200fps and that is not 'that' far off of what is possible with a heavy bullet out of a big bore levergun.