Jose wrote:

Ok, what do the numbers mean? I've heard of a "thirty ought six"
referring to a gun, and think I know one of them (.30 inches?) refers
to the gauge (width of the bullet). What's the other?


The year, 1906.


Interesting. Can you name any other bullets with this name format that
are as well known as the thirty ought six? What's so special about this
one?

To be correct, it is a cartridge, not a bullet. No, I know of no others
this famous with this name convention. The main thing that is special
is that the government used it so widely for so long and it was a pretty
versatile round for hunting as well. Large enough for all but the
nastiest game on most continents, yet small enough to be shot
comfortably by almost anyone.


Matt