Well, the good thing about an FAL is that it will handle hotter loaded .308 ammo;whereas rifles likethe M1/M1A dont do well with the hotter loaded commercial ammo as there is a chance of bending/breaking the op-rod. Garand actions tend to be a bit more accurate, and I find, have a better feel. That being said, the FAL should do fine as a hunting rifle if you can find low capacity mags legal in your state.
There's also that ridiculous suitcase handle to carry it to the stand with