I have used a 30-30 since I was 13 and I love it still. I have killed more deer than I can remember with it. I'm not sure where you are from but just take a look and try to remember how far you have shot all of your deer. Most of my deer haqve been 75yds to danger close and that 30-30 dusted every one of them! I just recently bought a 7mm-08 pump (Rem 7600) and I use that for hunting field edges but my hardwoods rifle is ole faithful! Enjoy your new firearm and may it bring you years of hunting success.

Mack