I figured a lot of folks would go for the Savage and the Mossbergs in .375 Ruger myself. Relatively inexpensive, throwaway type of rifle. But, can't argue with a good 30.06....
In reality most people stick to the guns they have become accustomed to and stay that way for many years. Perhaps that's the reason why guns from the .270 to the .375H&H are the most popular all around calibers in Alaska. Out of those calibers the .30-06, .300WM, .338WM, and the 7mm Remington usually outnumber the rest. And yes, .30-30 rifles are still being used in Alaska, bunches of these, plus a lot smaller cartridges that have been around for many years.
We, gun users and hunters, tend to pass down our guns to our kids and other family members.
