Like it or not, the newest rage is calibers that are capable of reaching way out beyond most shooters limits, because long range shooting has become so much more popular. Think even 10 years ago, BDC style scopes were almost non-existent, and I hadnt met a soul who talked about shots at 6,7,800+ yards. Now, I dont think there is a scope manufacturer out there that doesnt offer some type of BDC style recital to make guys think they can do it. But, the long range game has grown so much in popularity, that many of the calibers that arent known (or capable) for use in that world are fading out. Manufacturers are building the rifles people want, and with so many guys thinking they can shoot way out there, they are buying guns in an according caliber. Of course, i dont think that its going to be rapid, but if things keep going the way they are, I can forsee a time at some point where the .303 is an obscure caliber. But thats a very long way off i think.
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