Yeah, going back to your original post, prices on lever guns have gotten a bit unbelievable. But so has everything else lately.
Enjoy the new to you Winchester.
More than likely yes. I've put Skinner sights on 2 of my 30-30s and am still sorting out the correct front sight post height. If you go that route SGT Murphy, go with the red fiber optic front sight post. BIG improvement over the original brass bead.
For hunting in the eastern part of the US, the 30-30 is hard to beat. I've killed a nice 9 point at 30 yards and a 279 pound wild boar at 125 yards, at night, with a Kill Light and iron sights (one shot to the head). The rifles are light, quick handling, quick to reload, and accurate enough...
FWIW, he and I both grew up in a family situation the put the fun in dysfunctional.
Amazing that either one of us turned out halfway decent.
I guess being around relatives that are manipulative POS makes you want to do better by your own.
Just my 2 cents.
I am the older sibling, by 8 years. Got one younger brother. We get closer as time goes by. He's got two little ones, both under 6. Mine are nearly grown, 19 and 17. He'll call me up when his are really wearing on him. I'll laugh my ass off at him and assure him it gets better.....suck it...