I always used to enjoy getting together with Ed at the Palmer and Wasilla winter gunshows. I was surprised when Ed told me that he really wasn't a fan of lever actions until Scovill left one with him. But he quickly learned the value of them in the country he hunted.
I also appreciate the 1886 45-70 stuffed with Buffalo Bore ammo and carried one when guiding Scovill. I also like my 1895 and contemplated having it rebored to 9.3x62 but wanted to first give it a fair test with 220 Partitions. It's still a 30-06.
And my son really like his 475 Turnbull M71


Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.