I have a Marlin 308 MX which was created by Marlin in conjunction with Hornady, designed for the Leverevolution ammo. So it's a lever action rifle shooting almost the same bullet as a 308 Winchester.
All I've ever shot with it is the Hornady ammo, the only other option being a Remington core-lokt. It groups at 1" at 100 yards.
First deer I ever shot with it was from the ground at 5 yards. Someone else kicked up a doe group that ran across right in front of me. Dropped the leader and the other 3 had to jump over her as they passed by.
I've taken about 10 deer with it, ranging up to 210 yards for the longest. Every bullet has performed just as expected.