My dad hunted with the old Eddiestone 30-06. He bought it at an army surplus store for 15.00. He left the old military peep sight on it for sights. He didn't hunt much as work always came first. He was not the best shot with a rifle but he could shoot a pistol with the best of them. I learned to shoot high power rifles with that old eddiestone. Shot quite a few deer with it as well.