It was because of JOC's writing that when I decided to make my wife a rifle, I chose to chamber it in 7x57. I figured if it was good enough for Elenor OConnor, it was good enough for my wife. While I have several 7x57s and have enjoyed them, I've come to regret the choice for my wife. Had to do over again, there would be no second thoughts... it'd be a .308 Win. hands down. The 7x57 wouldn't even get a second thought.
There's been a whole lotta 'stuff' I accepted from JOC when I was young that I have since found was pure and simply wrong. He was great writer... I think less of him than that regarding his "gun knowledge".
