Really liked the one I had. With federal ammo from wal mart, it group 3/4 in at 75 yds. I put a vintage 6 power weaver scope on it and killed several deer, all with one shot. The 308 is a really good all around choice for almost all game in the usa.
It depends on what you already know about handguns. If you have had no previous experience, there is no better handgun than a quality name brand double action revolver with a swing out cylinder, to start with. I generally recommend either a 22 rim fire or a medium frame 38/375 caliber revolver...