Hey ya C-O. Welcome to the forum from another Ohioan. Glad to have you here.
I understand not being able to hunt deer in Ohio with the 30-30. However, the 30-30 is legal for Ferrel Hogs, if you can find any. I also have reloads with 125 gr. FNHP that can be used for Coyote. Down sizing to a 100 gr. half jacket plinker would be an option for whistle pigs. Years ago, when I was much younger, I carried my Marlin Lever Guns in Mich. & Pa. for hunting deer. I don't hunt much anymore but I still have my beloved Marlin 336.