I shoot a model 81 Browning in 30:06.  This is the early version, straight stock, steel receiver, 22 inch barrel.  I
shoot 220 gr nosler partitions.  The rifle has a peep sight and is used on my mountain trips as a saddle gun.  I
hunt the west, primarily for elk, bear and deer in that order.  This rifle has proven itself to be tough in all
weathers.  I have hunted during snow storms (I don't recommend doing that) and had no malfunctions.  Freezing
weather has never caused a malfunction.  This rifle has taken large and small bull elk, several bucks and one
exceptional black bear.  I don't shoot over 250 yards, hence the iron sights and limited trajectory of the 220
grain bullet.  I don't go into the mountains with any other rifle.  It is totally adequate for the rough and tumble of
horse hunting.  Reliable, functional, maybe a little ugly.  Gets the job done. I chronographed my handload at
2640 feet per second at the muzzle.  It prints 3 inches high at 100 yards.  I am totally satisfied with this rifle.