[MtnClimber]

It shoots the 7.62X54R cartridge which is very close to the 30-06 in ballistics. Surplus ammo is still cheap for range shooting. The surplus ammo is probably corssive primer ammo so you would need to clean quickly after shooting with ammonia and water to remove corrosive residue followed by normal cleaning. I believe S&B makes soft point hunting ammo, check MidwayUSA.com for ammo. It should make a fine hunting gun.

[mylife]

Barnaul makes hunting ammo

[calex59]

Sorry but water is all you need to clean it with, along with a good bore cleaner and if you can get you hands on some pre 1950 US army(or marine)bore cleaner you will be ok without the water(water is part of that solution). Clean it for 3 days every day after shooting if you use corrosive ammo.

The reason? The primer uses fulminates in order to set off the main powder charge in the cartridge, this produces salt, salt will, of course, rust the crap out of a barrel and other components.

The rifle you plan to buy is a good one if somewhat ugly compared to others and would make a great gift to a gun lover.