I guess it depends if you travel alot to hunt.
easier to travel with a takedown but if your staying around here why bother?
i did read a article by a writer/hunter who took a Browning takedown to Africa in a big cal. 450?
can't remember what cal. exactly
He liked it and had no problems on his hunt and taking several animals.
I have a BLR in 308 and I like it, shoots well and cleans easily.
I've always liked a lever action not just because I shoot left.