30-06 vs 308?

westcoaster said:
No need to get snotty junior just because I don't drink the koolaid too. I did not read all opf those books and I doubt you did either.

Again the internet will tell you anything you wanrt it to.

If you pull your head out of your a$$ long enough read this link.


http ://riflemansjournal.########.ca/2011/04/cartridges-sibling-rivalry-308-vs-30-06.html
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Hey man, looks to be an awesome link, I only have a few mins here this morning, so I started reading it, it's looks to be super interesting reading material. I can hardly wait to get back home this evening and read more. Sorry for any spilt koolaid, it was my fault. I think if we try hard we could be friends and share this kind of fine reading material. Thanks again, and my head is now out.
 
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KRJ said:
Thoughts / opinions. explain in a rational manner.

Thinking about buying a 30 cal rifle b/c i don't have one.
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If it was an odd day I would buy a 308, even days would require 30-06... Typically I would suggest buying several calibers from these parent calibers on special days like your birthday, someone else's birthday etc.

Somewhere down the road when you're old and grey you'll have developed favorites, and be able to rationalize on you own... =]
 
if you really want to see the difference , put the 06 in a 1/12 barrel or the 308 in a 1/10 barrel, drop back to 300 yards and MEASURE the drop- sight in for 200 and see what happens- they're ALMOST mirror images of each other, with the 06 being slightly higher than the 308- and if you look up the chart using 180s, you will see the 308 has an mpbr of 267 yards- the 06 has 276- aand, no i didn't mistype- there's all of NINE yards BETWEEN THEM- and who can't sneak another 10 yards- if you're within range with a 06, you're within range of a 308, and you're a good half pound lighter , lessen you're toting one of those guns( like the remmy semis) that's meant for'06 and chambered for 308
and for those of you that think that an 06 is the so called "top end" of managable recoil, what about those folks that regularly shoot numbers like the 300s, 338s , 416s, etc- i've met numbers ofthese people and they're NOT he-men- some aren't even close to what you'd call "measureable"- the main reason i shoot the 308 is b/c it's CHEAP compared to the 338- try DOUBLING your price per round when you step into the heady level of over 30 magnums-
moreover, it takes more time to set up to take that longer shot to "guarentee " your kill
 
two-dogs said:
Hey man, looks to be an awesome link, I only have a few mins here this morning, so I started reading it, it's looks to be super interesting reading material. I can hardly wait to get back home this evening and read more. Sorry for any spilt koolaid, it was my fault. I think if we try hard we could be friends and share this kind of fine reading material. Thanks again, and my head is now out.
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What I got out of that link was as close to real, practical, side by side as one is likely to find. Interestingly enough I think it suggests that the 308 is easier to shoot well - probably because of the reduced recoil and that in the hands of an expert the 3006 is probably a little better at longer ranges.

Data like this is likely where the "inherently accurate" perception comes from and like many perceptions it has a basis in some fact.

You got me reading and I learned something new yesterday.
 
I'm putting together a s/s T/C Prohunter it came with a 7mm mag barrel I'm doing a trade with a fellow in the Medicine Hat area of Alberta for his 30-06 barrel once it is here I am having the barrel shortened to 22" which will give me a rifle that is 4" shorter OAL than my 20" barreled Rem 700 in 30-06.

I had a fellow offer a 308 Win barrel in trade but I passed on it because I am planning on loading 200gr Accubonds having hundreds of 30-06 brass and 30-06 dies on the shelf is the second reason I went 30-06.

I also have a 375H&H barrel on the way having it shortened to 22" as well plan on loading 250gr TTSX @ 2600fps - 2650fps & 300gr Partitions @ 2400fps - 2450fps.
 
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I have both. When I want the maximum energy on impact, I chose my 30-06 because it has more energy. The rifle is a 24" barrel, so it is a little more to carry and it is longer. My goto is a 165 gr bullet in this caliber. I will use 220 gr bullets packed with powder for maximum bear hurt - just with shorter ranges.

For a truck rifle, bush whacking and still wanting a punch, my 308 is the goto. It is shorter and still packs a helluva whallup! My goto is a 150 gr bullet in this caliber. Not my goto bear rifle.

At this point - it is ALL opinion. Just wait for the 270 or 300 mag folks to chime in - then the parade will start. If you already have the dies - go with the 30-06. If you find you will want a shorter rifle - then go buy a 308 on the EE. Either way, you will not go wrong my friend.
 
Lots of things to consider, here is my experience.
Used to own a nice 308, one day couldn't find 308 ammo in my city. Noticed that there was 30-06 ammo at ALL stores.
May have been a fluke, but sold the 308 asap and have never had an issue finding 30-06 ammo on shelves - even in out of the way places.
That said, would still buy a 308, but would stock a few more boxes this time.
 
KRJ said:
The ammo is a little easier to find but you knew what I meant no need to be snide.
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.308 and 30-06 are both plentiful. I've never been to a store that had a good selection of one and a poor selection of the other. Plus, since you specifically mentioned dies and bullets in your post, it indicated you were talking about reloading. It seemed to me that you were under the impression one of them used .311 diameter bullets, such as the .303 british.
 
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