Gosh "elde" 1954 was the year I was born, makes me feel old. I have an "old" .30-06 and love it. Don't forget the military application of this cartridge over the years everybody. The round is here to stay. It will be here to show much more longevity than the 16 gauge even with the onset of the new short magnums. It leads the market in reloader die sales each year for the simple reason of its popularity.