I have a model 94 made in 1947 that i used for years and took alot of deer. Most of my kills were around 25 yards but i took a few out past 130. It still has the old buckhorn sights and i wouldnt change a thing, it is very accurate for such an old gun. I have had several people want to buy it off me after they see how i can shoot it. Mine was never even drilled for sling mounts, which kinda makes it a pain carrying it through the woods for long distances. As far as ammo, i have tried several diffrent makes and loads. My rifle prefers Remington Core-lokts in 170 grain, i have also shot federal high shocks, PMC flat noses, remington hollow points and winchester power points. The winchester ammo shot the worse of all out of my gun. You fiqure since it has been around since the 1800's the 30-30 probably accounts for more deer than most popular calibers. Like Briman said you can put a new set of sights like the williams on them, my friend has a set of peep sights on his and he is deadly accurate with it. I carried his gun one day and i didnt much care for the peeps, especially with a deer in heavy cover. You definetly cant go wrong with the old 30-30 for close to medium range deep woods deer slaying.

Dave