Gunman,

In the US during the 50's & 60's the writer Jack O'Connor had a huge following and was quite an influence on all things re. shotguns & rifles. He promoted short barreled shotguns & SxS guns with beavertail forends, pistol grips & single triggers as well as classic stocked rifles & especially if they were .270 WCF caliber.

I read everything he wrote. Unfortunately, I later found out he wasn't right about everything but he was spot on about the .270 WCF rifle with a classic stock.