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Mobuck · February 22, 2013, 10:11 AM

The "full circle" is the result of a continual rotation of the firearms and calibers with new being added constantly. Some stay in the rotation and some drop out but the standby cartridges hang on. For example I have a friend who comes to me for help with his Grandsons' firearms desires. They both started with a .223 singleshot that I sold him but now are looking at bigger calibers. One went with a 280 Rem a few years ago and now the second has selected the 30/06 for his "adult" rifle. Pretty much old school but still very useable and adequate for anything in the continental US.

February 22, 2013, 10:11 AM	#4
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	The "full circle" is the result of a continual rotation of the firearms and calibers with new being added constantly. Some stay in the rotation and some drop out but the standby cartridges hang on. For example I have a friend who comes to me for help with his Grandsons' firearms desires. They both started with a .223 singleshot that I sold him but now are looking at bigger calibers. One went with a 280 Rem a few years ago and now the second has selected the 30/06 for his "adult" rifle. Pretty much old school but still very useable and adequate for anything in the continental US.