First rifle I ever owned was a SAKO L46 .222. Still my favorite gun. It is a lightweight easy to carry gun. My slightly small hands wrap completely around the action. It was the first gun I ever loaded for. 19.7 gr IMR 4198 and a Sierra 50 gr. 'Blitz'. These were for ground squirrels, crows, etc. Took it to the local police range on 'public day' and fired three shots at 100 yards using the little nonadjustable 2 position peep if came with. All three touched. That was 1955. I still use same load. With 19.1 gr IMR 4198 and the 63 gr. Sierra semi-spritzer it killed black tailed deer easily with one shot.