Been hunting and shooting single shot rifles for nye on 30yrs. I hunt elk, bears, antelope, muledeer, whitetails, javelina, pasture poodles and other critters with them. Never felt handicapped nor hampered by using single shots. I feel they make you a far better hunter. Don't own a bolt action centerfire, Just Ruger #1's, Browning 78's, TC Encores, Model 1874 Sharps, assorted flintlock and percussion BP guns.