A few years ago I had Dave Caboth turn the barrel of my stainless M-70 to ftw contour and cut it to 21 inches. I find I tend to pick it up more often than anything else unless, (and sometimes even if) I am guiding. I used to do that with a little 35 Whelen Mauser carbine but I gave it to my son and he claims IT is the perfect Alaskan rifle. I'm not sure though as Lon Paul and Danny Pederson are building me a 9.3 which I hope to be carrying this winter. My daughter however will tell you that her little stainless M-70 .338 kills big bears just as well as anything else, especially with 300 gr bullets, is just right on moose and caribou and ammo can be found anywhere.
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
