Coach,
Yeah: "Fired" up...indeed! Here's my other 30-06 hunting rig. I have a theory...(Yes: I am capable of theories)...as follows:
Notice 2-308's and 2-30-06's. I have been fortunate enough to travel many places, hunting and (obviously) fishing as well. "Pairs" have always been a justified and, indeed, a "needed" pleasure.
In fishing, especially in IGFA tournaments, you are judged under fishing "line" maximum restrictions. A "20 pound tournament", for example require that your fishing line must "break" at 20 lbs. or less on the IGFA scales. Trolling for, let's say, "sailfish" means all equipment fished must be outfitted with 20lb "tournament" line."Pairs" of rigs are the norm, at times even "5" rigs, all the same.
If I go to, let's say to, Alomogorda, N.M. on a hunt, I take 2 rifles, matched one of 2 ways, either by caliber or action-style. I have 2 308's...2 30-06's but I also have 2 custom Rem. #700's with identical scopes, length of pull, trigger weight and stock configurations. If something should happen to one rifle...say: A tumble off a horse, I'm still in the game to hunt!
Below is my Steyr, "SBS" Bolt-action, in 30-06, Sprfld. as follows:
Rifle: Steyr SBS (Safe-Bolt-System) bolt action
* Caliber: 30-06 Springfield
* Finish: Stainless steel (all weather)
* Stock: Factory Steyr- Synthetic Camo
* Mts. & rings- Leupold
* Optics- Zeiss "C" series- 6.5-20x50mm
* Options- Target turrets, Mildot/ranging reticle
* Knife: Randall Model #4-4 1/2"
* Carbon blade
* Thumb notches
* Brass hilt
* Shop-supplied sambar stag (popcorn)
* Compass
* ET1: Name etching
* Sheaths: Std. tan Model "B" "plus" Gutcher custom, copper riveted throat, pouch-style