I think we answered the ultimate question of "Why would Petzal write such an article?
Well, there are 6 pages of responses (and more to come). THAT'S why the article was written. People read it, and have opinions (supporting or refuting it). I wonder how many issues were sold? Petzal did his job. The advertisers don't mind one bit.
There are 6 pages of emotive responses. Petzal hit a homerun, whether trolling or not.
It worked.
His next column? "10 cartridges we can do without" Month after that? "10 most over looked cartridges" Month after that? "10 most hyped cartridges." Month after that? "What if there could be only 10 cartridge chamberings? What would they be?
I'll probably read them, and the resultant threads about them on the 'fire, then oil my 30-06 JC Higgins FN m-98 model 50, " the most under-rated rifle."
