1906...

...Was the year that the Springeild .30-06 cartridge was introduced and standaradized in the U.S. Army. It was the Army's go-to cartridge all the way up until the early 70's when the Winchester .308 replaced it. Although the Army no longer uses it, it remains the most popular big game hunting round in the U.S. today, and perhaps in the entire world.

Why does this matter? Well, to you it may not. But the Springfeild .30-06 cartridge is precisely the round my new Browning X-Bolt .30-06 huting rifle was made for. Sporting a new Leupold VX-II 3-9 x 40 scope, the rifle is perfect. Wow is all I can say about it. I love it and can't wait to use it more. I had it out for the first time today. Despite the vicious winds, firing it at the range was a blast. This is somewhat new to me so sighting it in to perfection will be a process, but one I look forward to. Yes! Happy hunting, and Tight Lines!