760/7600

Robt,
Thank you,I thought it was the Model 760.

The 35 Whelan was a handloaders dream. Can load it down for deer with nice cast bullets.

Wayne

Thanks Cap. You have sparked a good conversation.

While I agree with everything said in favor of the .30-06, I actually bought a .308 Win for my new deer rifle.

308 may have already taken over the #1 30 caliber rifle sales, use, etc., in part because of the medium action, shorter throw and...of course, the military preference. I have a Steyr bolt gun and a Glen Nelson MI-A Super National Match, heavy barrel. Love 'em both. I just get a little extra muzzle velocity (and energy) out of my '06's...
Capt. Chris

No doubt about it,the 308 is a superb cartridge too.

It also was the basis of a lot of wildcat cartridges such as the 358 Winchester which is the 35 Whelan "short"

Wayne

I also adore a 7mm-08. Have one of the Steyrs that Jeff Cooper designed (Scout model maybe?)that can have a traditional "or" long eye relief scope on it. Ragged hole groups.
I plan on continuing "cartridge posts" as, no doubt, there's a lotta' good ones.
Stay Sharp,
Capt. Chris

A lot to be said about an old cartridge such as the lowly 30-30 (30 WCF)

Most of my friends have at least one model 94 or 336 in that caliber.

Let us not overlook the 35 Remington.

The list goes on and on for sure.

Wayne

For my hunting "needs" nowadays, those...just mentioned..have not the "gas" for ranges that I shoot bucks at. Our lease, which used to be a very...VERY...active, working farm, is now 100% planted pines. We have cultivated and maintained very large green fields (some over 50 acres) and long...Looooong shots are often called for.
On the front porch of our hunting camp we have 50-100-200-300- & 400 yard sighting in targets. The farthest I have ever shot a whitetail was 680 yards. Distance measured, via rangefinder, from the blood on the green field to the surface wall of the shooting house.
I sold my last (pre-war) Model 94 a few years back.
Best, Capt. Chris

Most everything has already been said.

If you had one caliber in the safe, this would be it.