Sounds like it took you 25 years to join a cult. Those of us that shoot and appreciate .348 are a bunch of odd ducks for sure. You have a very nice rifle, and once you "blood" it on game you will be permanently hooked on the rifle and cartridge as well. About all you need in order to make fine deer and black bear ammo is Hornady 200 grain bullets and some Winchester 760 powder. New brass is periodically available from several mail order suppliers and of course the new $1.50 a shot ammo is available as well. The .348 has very .30/06 manners, meaning that it pushes bullets of the same weight to virtually the same speeds. Trajectory isn't as good, but it's still a 200 yard cartridge if you and your rifle are indeed a 200 yard team. It'll no doubt be of extreme interest to all that see it if you take it to deer camp this fall.AW
