I first got a .30'06 in 1988 because I was going elk hunting that fall and wanted a new rifle. I killed my biggest elk both weight and antler wise on opening day of the season. A couple of weeks later I killed a coyote and my biggest W/T buck with it all with one shot each. I bought several more over the years just because of the rifles they were chambered in but all have been solid performers. I even found a pre '64 M70 Target and used it in Highpower Rifle Competition, even winning some medals and cash. I've since sold some so now I'm down to 7 if I haven't overlooked any. I can't remember using more than one shot per animal and the '06 has furnished me with one shot drops on both elk and deer, never loosing an animal, and won a match or two. I guess I could be called a fan huh?
Shew me thy ways, O LORD: teach me thy paths. "there are few better cartridges on Earth than the 7 x 57mm Mauser" "the .30 Springfield is light, accurate, penetrating, and has surprising stopping power"
