Here's another question:
Why did Winchester build the 7-30 Waters as is, instead of using a PO Ackley Improved design? The 7-30 faded because of lackluster interest among hunters seeking a new rifle.
Amazingly, the 6.5mm JDG uses a similar case (225 WIN) but has all the appearances of a PO Ackley design. This chambering is fairly popular among the single-shot huntering guys but to my knowledge no custom levergun has been re-barreled for 6.5mm JDG.
Sherwood
