I've missed opportunities because I had my stainless synthetic scoped bolt action cannon when I should have been carrying my model 94 30-30. The 30-30 is the perfect deer rifle for certain conditions, and not even suitable for others. If your out in the prairies or hills where long shots are the norm you'll have a handicap with that gun, if your in thick bush comprised of guts and ridges you have the ideal gun, especially if your used to it and can get a good group out to 100yrds.

"guns aren't for killing people, guns are for killing dangerous and delicious animals"
- Homer Simpson