I have a Nagant that I sporterized by taking 3” off the barrel, composite stock and a Burris 2 and 3/4 scope on a scout mount. With 200 gr. soft points it kicks like a MF’r but I wouldn’t hesitate to take it where I might encounter critters with big teeth and nasty attitudes.
Nagant is a fine rifle. Mine is Finnish, but they have been manufactured nearly everywhere. There are thousands made by Remington that are still in service somewhere. They were used by US soldiers during WWI. The top sniper (by kill number) of WWII used a Nagant with iron sights.
The round is roughly equivalent to the .30/06, but its rim makes headspace easy and cheap but automatic feed a bit more of a challenge. Not bad for a round and action that predates the .30 Krag, and they never had to pay Mauser royalties.