30-30 vs. 44 mag lever rifles

[Three-One]

I don't have much experience with rifles but where I hunt was just changed over from shotgun only. I know I could continue to hunt with a slug gun but I have an excuse to buy a new gun so I'm going to use it. I was just wondering how they compare balistically, range, kick, etc. Marlin is the brand I'm looking at but that could change too. Any thoughts would be appreciated.