I didn't christen a new to me cartridge but I did christen a new to me rifle. I had gotten a Remington Model 30, one of the first models with the dovetailed receiver sight in 30/06. It was probably made in the early 1920's. I love the looks of classic old hunting rifles and really like using them as they were issued. The only concession I made was using some Remington 125 grain ammo in it. Not because of the reduced recoil but it sighted in dead on at 100 and shot great. I've never used that load before, if that counts. The reduced recoil was nice as the butt plate
is the same one used on my Remington 14 1/2, 44-40. Small and steel.
