30-06 How many is too many?
- Thread starter Rob
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Totally determined by your personal prefs. I target shoot, and I also hunt.
In similar specs, I have two 30-06's, two 270 win, one 7mm Rem Mag.
For medium game hunting purposes, each gun is similiar in terms of caliber and energy but, each cannot replace the other in terms of the firearms themselves. I plan to add a few 308s to the stable in the near future, but they will be primarily range guns.
One question I am curious about, for those who don't fancy the 30-06, how many of you are hunters?
In similar specs, I have two 30-06's, two 270 win, one 7mm Rem Mag.
For medium game hunting purposes, each gun is similiar in terms of caliber and energy but, each cannot replace the other in terms of the firearms themselves. I plan to add a few 308s to the stable in the near future, but they will be primarily range guns.
One question I am curious about, for those who don't fancy the 30-06, how many of you are hunters?
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- Southern Vancouver Island
I had one, a new 760 Rem deluxe carbine back in the day. T'was a nice little boomer for the woods and shot decent enough. The 30-06 just seemed too ordinary fer
my taste. Ain't had one since.
Johnn Peterson
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- Chemainus B.C.
Enjoy the spice of life, variety. Get a kick out of burning powder in something different from time to time and, there's a few memories tied to each, even my '06.
Holy Hecka! 5 or so of the same Calibre, lucky in a way but crazy in another ha ha!
id have thought 2 was enough 3 on the occaison that it was a different sorta thing, eg - pump, bolt, 'lr specialty' along those lines...well in aus thats about it.
i personally delayed owning a 308 or 3006 for quite a while - cos erry damn bloke an his dog has one down under, so i tip toed either side for a while with 35 whelen, an the 270 win
then hada 308, got the 7-08 , an now own the 30-06 an just quietly,......love it.
id have thought 2 was enough 3 on the occaison that it was a different sorta thing, eg - pump, bolt, 'lr specialty' along those lines...well in aus thats about it.
i personally delayed owning a 308 or 3006 for quite a while - cos erry damn bloke an his dog has one down under, so i tip toed either side for a while with 35 whelen, an the 270 win
then hada 308, got the 7-08 , an now own the 30-06 an just quietly,......love it.
No such thing as owning too many.......
I guess it depends on how and what a guy uses his rifle(s) for.
I suppose if it was strictly for target shooting, a 30-06 isn't most peoples choice.
If the user is all about tactical stuff, a 30-06 isn't an option.
If the user is a hunter, chooses his bullets properly for the particular game he is hunting, knows his rifles trajectory, has the discipline to know his own ability and limitations, and keeps his shots within a reasonable distance, you'd be hard pressed to show me any cartridge that is any better......
(I personally have quit hunting with 30-06 only because I prefer the rifles currently offered in short actions, but my 1950 brno zg47 and my 1959 winchester model 70 in 30-06 aren't going anywhere)
Yes I realize that magnums offer advantages once the shot is over 300 yards, and depending on how, where and what a guy hunts they have their place, but a 30-06 in the right hands is a formidable hunting cartridge.
I guess we will see how many rifles in SAUM, WSM, RCM, NOSLER, etc have the staying power of the old boring 30-06.......
I guess it depends on how and what a guy uses his rifle(s) for.
I suppose if it was strictly for target shooting, a 30-06 isn't most peoples choice.
If the user is all about tactical stuff, a 30-06 isn't an option.
If the user is a hunter, chooses his bullets properly for the particular game he is hunting, knows his rifles trajectory, has the discipline to know his own ability and limitations, and keeps his shots within a reasonable distance, you'd be hard pressed to show me any cartridge that is any better......
(I personally have quit hunting with 30-06 only because I prefer the rifles currently offered in short actions, but my 1950 brno zg47 and my 1959 winchester model 70 in 30-06 aren't going anywhere)
Yes I realize that magnums offer advantages once the shot is over 300 yards, and depending on how, where and what a guy hunts they have their place, but a 30-06 in the right hands is a formidable hunting cartridge.
I guess we will see how many rifles in SAUM, WSM, RCM, NOSLER, etc have the staying power of the old boring 30-06.......
If you asked my wife of 50 years she would say one was to many . I have two pre 64 wins a featherweight and a standard weight and a pair of Rem 760 carbines and I am taking them to my grave . I would buy another 30-06 in a heartbeat if it caught my fancy another woman not so much one is more than enough.
Browning_300wsm
Regular
- Location
- Eastern Ontario
I am a hunter and favour the 308 over the 30-06. Why? The average 100fps more you get from the 30-06 isn't worth having the long action, heavier rifle. People argue you can shoot heavier bullets better out if the 06. Sure, but if I wanted to shoot 200+ grain bullets it would be looking for a 300 Win Mag. I mainly shoot 165 or 180gr.
Just my opinion, not pooping on the 30-06, it is a proven and great cartridge.
redbirddog
CGN frequent flyer
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- Maple Syrup land Ontario
dont forget the truck gun!
