Help a newb with a 30-06

[gtrussell]

oh well

I certaainly wouldn't call you weird.
A bolt action is the only type of action I want, with any centrefire rifle.
I also don't think it is a case of a 308 not having much advantage over a 30-06.
To most of us, it is the other way around. I consider a 30-06 to have a decided atvantage over a 308, through it's ability to be loaded heavier and a big advantage with bullets heavier than 180 grains.

Rather have a lever,rather have a 308.

 

[blasted_saber]

Yeah, that is kind of scary.

Whats scary is that someone who passed the firearms safety course actually has to ask this question.

No offense to you OP, but did you sleep through your safety course?

 

[jaybob]

I certaainly wouldn't call you weird.
A bolt action is the only type of action I want, with any centrefire rifle.
I also don't think it is a case of a 308 not having much advantage over a 30-06.
To most of us, it is the other way around. I consider a 30-06 to have a decided atvantage over a 308, through it's ability to be loaded heavier and a big advantage with bullets heavier than 180 grains.

Agreed! It's the other way around. As I remember in the 1970's mid 80's the pump actions and semi's were very popular in centerfire rifle. The reason was that they very quickly gave you a second and third shot. The thing I didn't like about the pump was the clanging noise it did whenever you loaded it, too noisy. Today, I too prefer the bolt action over any other action when it comes to centerfire rifle.

 

[blasted_saber]

Agreed! It's the other way around. As I remember in the 1970's mid 80's the pump actions and semi's were very popular in centerfire rifle. The reason was that they very quickly gave you a second and third shot. The thing I didn't like about the pump was the clanging noise it did whenever you loaded it, too noisy. Today, I too prefer the bolt action over any other action when it comes to centerfire rifle.

Wouldnt the first gun shot be louder?

 

[jaybob]

Wouldnt the first gun shot be louder?

Your right, but I still didn't like that clanging sound it made whenever I'd load the rifle. On the other hand I hunted a lot with a 30-30 Winchester and a 308 Browning and it didn't bother me.