BSA,

Thanks for your post. We would all likely be better off in some ways if we reduced our "inventory" a bit. Unless you hunt some really big critters, a '56 fwt .30-06 and a .338 on a Pre '64 action seems like a great combo to me. If you want something smaller for varmints, it doesn't really "need" to be a M70 the way we prefer our hunting rifles.

I enjoy your posts as well. Was just gifted a '50 .30-06 Standard Rifle. I plan to start with 180 grain, eventually to Partitions. How hot is that load of 180/57 H4350? Is that one of your "go to" loads for the .30-06?

Best,
Gun Doc

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