they are OK...the .308 is about my speed....but I would prefer a FN FAL or a M1A.
when I play with antiques it is with my original 1873 Winchester made in 1882 in 44-40
when I want performance (ie, kill bison)I shoot my 1884 Trapdoor in 45-70 or shoot my sons modern 1895 Marlin in 45-70 with my hotrodded ammo.....
generally I prefer Revolvers over autoloaders...except for my 1943 bone stock military 1911A1 remington rand which is my favorite handgun.
Hey, I like the old stuff too.
My M1917 will out shoot all of them for accuracy. It had been “sporterized” with a hacksaw to 22” and tossed bullets sideways when I bought it. A recrown, Timney trigger, conversion to (mostly) cock on opening (total investment $225, including rifle) and we’re good. Makes Nagant fans green when I bang holes in T-style fence posts from 250 yds, open sights.
I bought a Taurus 1911 and was really impressed with it. Then, I bought another in 38 Super. All the bells and whistles included and neither have ever jammed, even intentionally limp-wristing, etc. A good one to carry and beat around without the guilt and risk of a real classic. Sort of ugly with the gold stuff down in the stamping, but it’s wearing off, LOL! I would prefer a fully supported chamber in the 38 so I could really lean on it, but for the price and how it runs, I’m really pleased.
Keep shooting.