Originally Posted by
Tnhunter444
I suppose if one feels the pinnacle of loading and powder making prowess occurred some 51 years ago when the 7mmRM debuted, then there would not be any reason to have had scientists such as Dave Emary continue to experiment with new powders and powder blends giving us such new things as LeverEvolution powders and Light Magnum and Superformance powders/blends.
Me, I choose to feel that there likely
are some better powders and powder blends available since back when Jack O'Connor was in his hey-day, just like there's better TVs, Cars, Planes and coffee makers. Just my personal opinion, mind you....
Being a nostalgia buff I like using what Jack used. I cut my teeth on Outdoor Life and Jack O'Connor. Therefore the 270 Win is my favorite cartridge to this day.
I suppose there have been advancements in rifles and cartridges that can make a buck or a bull die a couple seconds sooner or can shoot a few yards flatter than what Jack had. I'm just not worried about it.
I'm happy being lost in the past. And my freezer stays full, just like my dad's did back when I was just a pup.