30.06 or 308 - CAST YOUR VOTE !! . . .

[GunBlast]

I want to buy my first high-powered rifle, then add a scope and maybe a bipod. I plan to use it mostly for long distance targets.

I'm leaning toward a Remington 700 Tactical, but I'm open to recommendations of other manufacturers.

The choice I'm having the problem with is choosing either a 308 or 30.06. I'm getting the impression there is not very much difference between the two at all, but 30.06 ammo maybe cheaper?

What do you see as the main difference between the 308 and 30.06, and which would you suggest as your first gun of choice?


... GunBlast

 

[shoot_to_kill]

30.06

 

[whitetailwoodsarcher]

i would get a savage in 308. 308 is cheaper and easier to find. unless u are wanting lo load bullets 200gr plus go with the 308!

 

[SoBored]

I plan to use it mostly for long distance targets.

308.

 

[mr00jimbo]

Long distance? If you want accuracy at long distances, ammo won't be cheap.
Most "tactical" type guns will be .308 (Remington 5R, or 700 Police) or varmint guns. It seems .308 has the advantage in target shooting, 30-06 in hunting, but neither by much!

 

[kamlooky]

The 308win for sure on this one.

 

[Parabelum]

308 for long distance target cheaper and if you start reloading then sky is the limit.

 

[Demonical]

.308 is all I can recommend for you. For anyone else it would be the .30-06.

 

[lilsurfer]

Long distance targets, you say? .308 no question.

 

[OneBarfly]

30-06 for bullet selection, but if you want affordable long distance, go for .300 winmag

 

[Varmit]

30-06 it is the 'light rifle' they use in Africa

http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/the-30-06-still-americas-best/

 

[Johnn Peterson]

It's been mentioned already but there's not really much difference to chose from other than a slightly higher velocity the '06 has. Probably what's going to help you make your decission or choice is what you come across that's available in each caliber and what you see in examples of each that appeals to you. My choice, the '06 for three reasons;
1/ I inherited one from my Dad



2/ That slight edge in velocity
3/ Just cuz

 

[caramel]

A 308 and a reloading kit, aint stopping you after that... JP.

 

[1899]

.308 is all I can recommend for you. For anyone else it would be the .30-06.

Lol...good one.

I like them both, but presently I like the .30-06 more.

Check out German Salazar's great blog posts on the .30-06

 

[1899]

Long distance targets, you say? .308 no question.

Have a read....
http://riflemansjournal.########.ca/2011/04/cartridges-sibling-rivalry-308-vs-30-06.html

 

[blasted_saber]

.308

Because I like it better.

 

[caramel]

308 all the time but i have to admit my most beautifull rifle is a...30-06... JP.

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[burnaby]

Either OR.

Get the one you have access to ammo for or share ammo with.

 

[two-dogs]

for long range target shooting why pick the rainbow? definitely go 308!

 

[hawk-i]

if its going to be mainly for target shooting, I'd say go 308. If you plan on hunting more later on I say go 30-06 but truthfully they are both go choices.