When you have to literally crawl through alders after wounded bears like this one for hours you learn to appreciate the value of short barrels. It's why I cut the one on my 458 to 20 inches and have never regretted it.



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Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.