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Old 11-05-2006, 02:51 PM
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Re: On This Day

Nov 5, 1906

The US Military officially adapted the .30-06 cartridge, (known affectionately as the "ought-six") which over the past century has played a role in WWI, WWII, the Korean War and has taken more big game than any other cartridge.

Happy 100th birthday, O great one!
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