Thread: Calibre Choice in the 1970's

In 1967 I bought a Sako Forester in that maligned (by a few) chambering of 308W.
I was told by older members of my branch NZDA that I was mad spending that sort of money.
Within the next 10 years (the 70s) most of them had replaced their old 303s.
I paid 59 pound 17/6 for the Sako. Just b4 change to DC. My take home pay as an apprentice was 10 pounds a week.
I still have that rifle. Other safe mate's have come and gone.