I was actually being sarcastic because no one in their right mind would buy a gun with virtually no reliable brass/ammo supply in an obscure chambering (thus little resale value) that basically duplicates a hand loaded '06.
But go right ahead if it pleases you.
I wouldn't buy one for someone else or for resale value but rather for its functionality. Brass isn't a concern - there is plenty available and I'd buy a lifetime supply.
A handloaded -06 won't do what a RCM can do in a short barrel config. I can pick up a NIB iron-sighted RCM with a 20" barrel for $499.
The RCM is a boat anchor that was did on arrival. It won't do anything a handloaded 30-06 won't do regardless of barrel length.
Show me a 20" .30-06 that can push a 180g bullet over 3000fps at safe pressures and I'll concede your point.
Also, where can I get an iron-sighted 20" 30-06 that will do that for $499?
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No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
