Great rifle. I have one 30-06 with a cheapo bushnell on it got it for like $180 on sale. I don’t hunt but I would totally use this rifle to defend myself more and more I’ve been getting into bolt actions and revolvers I think they are great viable options. The 30-06 is a great rd
My biggest reservation in getting it was would the barrel have the right twist to stabilize the heavy bullets I load. NO PROBLEM. The 30.06 kills with authority!