I can only find two gun makers chambering this cartridge anymore; Ruger for Lipsey's and Cooper. While never tremendously popular like a 30-06, for what it is is its popularity waning?
I just checked last night and mine was still in the safe. It only disappears when I shut the safe door but it's there when I open it again. They never have been a main line cartridge in this country and they're more of a heavy game rifle. And also the Whelen is the sweet heart in its class here in the U.S. However, it has a following here of which I am a member. I don't think it's going anywhere anytime soon. And BTW, it kills game with aplumb or an apple or whatever you've got in your pocket when you pull the trigger. It kills real good.
