I purchased one when they first came out ,great carbine ,worked up a good load using a 405gr. Rem. bullet ,harvested several deer ,a couple of wild hogs,and one coyote. Worked and functioned flawlessly, was accurate,kicked some with top end loads ,but was comfortable,only one draw back it was ported....
I traded it for a Marlin 375..and the next week went and bought a 1895SS ,thats a Marlin in 45/70 with a 22in. barrel,which I like also.

Buckeye

"The only Government I trust is a 45/70 Government !"
(MKK)

Oh yeah ,you asked what animals it is good for ,
With the proper bullet ,it can and has taken everthing that walks the earth that is hunted...Handlely....I might add.