Yeah I was also concerned with the price of the Hornets and went with 22LR version. It's fun, cheaper and if I really want the fire power I just use the slug ammo for my .410. But it is a great rifle. I throw it into hull of my boat dissasembled and I forget it is even there. On board storage for ammo is decent but not adequate yet better than nothing. With little preparadness and foresight this could be made into prime survival weapon. Not enough for big game but enough to get you by.

That said obviously 30-06 or 12 gauge would be much better yet they are much more heavier, bulkier and expensive.

Matt