Jack O'Conner shot a lot of game with his 30-06. He wrote of shooting other game, particularly sheep, with a 270 Winchester. Jack also liked the 7x57, another ancient cartridge.Jack O'Conner always said if he could only have one rifle to hunt the world it would be the 375 h&h. If he could have two the other would be the 270 Winchester. With today's powders I bet he would choose the 30-06. I know I would.
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