They have all the normal requirements such as reliability and durability. Also handy to carry and I always liked the ability to keep topping them off from loose ammo without worrying about mags. It also saves space and weight.
I bought a Marlin with a Redfield receiver sight around 1984 then when I sold it I kept the sight. I later got a Winchester model 94 and noticed the sight fit it as well. The combination of peep and hooded front is both fast and accurate. Nearly as good as a scope withought all that weight and bulk.
They have plenty of power for shooting people and that flat pointed bullet is effective.
Surprised several oldtimers with what "my" 30-30 would do. ;)
It was handy for the extra range for coyotes and wasn't as likely to do as much damage to a pelt as a typical 30-30 load.FWIW.
Yikes!
The last gunshow that I attended had some of Remington's Accelerator rounds in 30-30...SP .223(55 gr.)in sabots stuffed in standard 30-30 brass. Not sure as to the advisability of stacking 'em in a tubular magazine, though. The dealer told me that Remington is discontinuing them...I don't know for sure. In my experience, what that means is "You should buy my entire inventory, right now." :)