Originally Posted by shouldershot
Back to the original question. Does anyone know what the beef was with nra?

Yes

Basically it was because the NRA was getting complaints from advertisers. Finn owed his allegiance to telling readers the truth.
He even wrote to say that when at least one advertiser was offering a "free" hunting trip to show off a new rifle, they specifically ask the NRA to send a writer, but not Finn.

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.