the learning to shoot is with hunting in mind. besides, i've always thought it's valuable knowledge.
i know the steyr is mucho bucks, but with a couple of handguns, shotguns, and an ak, i've only got room for 2 more. i figure a bolt and a cmp garand would be it. i was close to purchasing m1a, but i've located a place with the bare steyr for almost the same price. plus the mag issue in Kali and mag prices is making me lean towards the bolt gun.
one thing i do like about the steyr is the large scope rail. you could always mount a regular scope for more precision work, right?