It may be for sentimental reasons, but the 30 Carbine is one of my most favorite guns ever. It's the first rifle my dad turned me loose with. (now think back ammo prices 25-30 years ago) ... An aperture sight, a huge bucket of ammo, a slew of cans and bricks out in front of you ... a young fellow can have a good time. I have utmost confidence I can hit whatever I desire with that gun. It taught me that low recoil and reasonable impact energy is a really nice combo. Now add the collector value of some of these rifles. Fun gun!!!!!