The following is from the O P.
I thot I expressed the purpose of this discussion. ? maybe not ?
Per usual, some don't read even the OP and jump into the middle or end of a discussion w/o understanding the concept.
IMO there are 2 cartridges that certainly qualify as "Most American Cartridges".
1. the 30-30 Win. It's not a fav of mine but I recognize it's history and qualifications.
2. the 30-06 is in MY opinion the MOST American Cartridge we have.
I'm not dismissing the 270, 250-3000, 300 Savage, et.al., et.al.
The 06 deserves high esteem for its Military beginning and usage PLUS it's hunting heritage.
I don't count ANY of the foreign cartridges > they don't have American ROOTS!
What do you think would be The Most American cartridge.
I was not asking about the most commonly used cartridge. The 06 probably is not that today > given the proliferation of
cartridges & rifles SINCE 1906.
"Foreign", which don't qualify, includes the M Ms, 7X57, 6.5X , 8X57, et.al.
I was asking What Cartridge REPRESENTS America the most, NOT only in America but around the World.
Maybe that was not clearly expressed ?
Every ONE OF US is entitled to our own opinion. NO problem.
This thread is OFF Rail and has Crashed. Y'all carry on.
Jerry
