I started down the path with .30 caliber rifle cartridges in the summer of 1976 when I purchased my first rifle. I previously used my dad's rifles in 22LR,222,30-30, 270 and 308 for hunting. After studying all of the "Shooter's Bibles", Gun Company materials and being a JOC fan, with my limited savings I was sure that I wanted a Winchester Model 70 XTR in 270 WCF.
I had discussed the topic with my dad as we drove to the gun shop and he recommended the 30-06, and I'll never forget his words "a properly loaded 30-06 is all you'll ever need".
At the shop I found a Remington 700 BDL in in 30-06 that caught my eye and that was the beginning of my "loonyism".
In the intervening years I have played with just about all of the .30 caliber cartridges; currently I have several Sako L579 and AII rifles that are some of my favorite hunting rifles, several 30-06's and one 300 H&H.
As of late my "Campfire Rifle" has become my favorite .30 caliber rifle. It was purchased here from forum members, it's a 1993 Stainless Steel Rem. 700 30-06 Mountain Rifle (blind magazine), put into a Ti Stock with a Zeiss Conquest 2.5-8X32 mm scope.
So I have come full circle - 30-06.
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