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One of the things we here in the US should keep in mind is that the cartridge and firearm development sun does not set in the butt of American developers....and it never did. We're pretty doggone good at it but in a lot of instances what we "discovered" recently the Europeans had known for 100+ years. Doesn't mean a lot in the long run. 6.5 and 7mm's are no better in reality than our 270, 280 and other American cartridges in that class. 8mm is for all intents and purposes matched by any of several 30 cal. cartridges. Our 35 Whelen for all practical purposes is the equal of the 9.3 X 62. The Germans and Austrians just got there a generation ahead of us. That's all true and coming from a fan of European cartridges. I hope they're ALL around at least til the good Lord calls me home!