Chad I've taken more deer with my krag than any other rifle or caliber that i have.  I bought my first one 36 years ago after listening to my grandfather brag about the one he had and then sold.  He was with me when i bought my first so it is very special.   I used it on woodchucks at 100 yards when i was young.  stayed with those open sights.  At one time the largest record elk taken in the US was taken with a 30-40 krag.  Not sure if that still stands but it may.