Hi downwindtracker, I can see this gun being an excellent canoe rifle, especially for the price of them. Accurate and deadly and you can bang them around without worrying about scratches or dings.
With mine I always worry about damaging the stock, and I must admit I have damaged it. Although mine was designed as a keepsake and was put on a gun rack, with a collection of fine firearms and never hunted until I got my hands on it. Honestly the rifle has made my hunting experiences better, because of its Heirloom factor.
It does have a good kick, only when sighting it, never feel a thing when I am shooting at live animals, but that is only because it is a wood stock/sterling silver butt without any padding, I can shoot my .300 Win Mag longer than this .30-06 without suffering, only because the Win Mag has padding.
Nice to finally know what is! :o)
Happy Hunting Sir~
Last edited by KillerBee; 09/28/22.
