Autoloaders are generally noisy to load and unload and usually have a magazine easily dropped or lost in the field, particularly in the dark or thick brush. I have a nice 742 inherited from my wife’s dad that gets cleaned and oiled occasionally, but that’s about all. It was a tack driver at 100 yards the last time I zeroed for him in 1996. He did take a few deer and elk with it before he passed. I have no use for it as a hunting rifle. I’m saving it for the zombie apocalypse. Your mileage will vary.
The Mk3 has an attached hinged magazine so it won’t fall out. You have to learn “mag loading gymnastics” in the beginning to figure out the best way insert cartridges though...But, it’s good for brush work not having to worry about a mag coming out while a guy sneeks around.
To JK’s point, some hunters found good service with their BAR’s at moderate ranges. You definitely knew when a guy was hunting with one by the cadence and speed of the shots heard. 😎
