'Make do' to me implies that if it was the only gun I had would I rather have a sharp stick?
No, it will definitely do whatever it is called upon to do, albeit not the best choice for . . . well, anything really.
There is not a great selection of ammo and whats available is not super cheap. There is just nothing it would do that an AR would not do better and cheaper.
That said, I'm on the lookout for one because I shot one a lot when I was a kid and it would be a great gun for the wife and kids to shoot.
Has anybody here ever reloaded 30 carbine?