What else besides a 30-06?

Go with a .25/06 or a .35 Whelen first... and then the other second... three rifles all on the /06 case, .25, .30, .35... for all that NA has to offer... cool... for more spread, go with light bullets in the .25/06 and heavy bullets in the .35 W, and 165's or 180's in the .30/06.
 
If I wanted something smaller I'd look at a .223, if I wanted something larger I'd look at a big case .375, if I wanted something similar, but different, I'd look at a .280 Ackely. If those don't get you fired up, perhaps your question is answered by a different type of .30/06 rather than by a different cartridge. If the rifle you currently have is a 24" sporter, maybe consider a Mannlicher stocked carbine, or maybe a gas gun like a BAR, then again its hard to get more traditional or cooler than a Ruger #1 or a Winchester 95. If the weight of your rifle has made trips afield tedious, a mountain rifle or an ultralight might be the answer.
 
I have a .270 Winchester and I'm in the same boat. Can use it for everything so I don't see a point in getting another rifle. Just can't hunt bison legally with it. That's fine because I've never got a Bison draw before. However if I do, Id get a 9.3x62 or a .375 H&H.
 
Mumbles Marble Mouth said:
I have a .270 Winchester and I'm in the same boat. Can use it for everything so I don't see a point in getting another rifle. Just can't hunt bison legally with it. That's fine because I've never got a Bison draw before. However if I do, Id get a 9.3x62 or a .375 H&H.
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Woodleigh makes a .277/180, that with judicial loading, ought to surpass the legislated minimum muzzle energy, so the .270 is legal for Yukon Bison.
 
gwes2003 said:
A 270 compliments a 30-06 nicely, but a 7-08 does it better. Its newer, cooler, and kicks a$$
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I always thought the 30-06 and .270 were in the same class.

I would suggest that the OP take supercub's advice and find a different rifle. Obviously the 30-06 chambering is effective for all your big game hunting needs, find a rifle that works well as a backup or something different to carry for a walk, or something to use on a watch with longer range opportunities...

You dont say what your 30-06 gun action is but if it is a bolt what about a lever gun or semi? Something like a Savage Model 99F, or even an SKS - which would give you lots of cheap shooting fun and you can hunt deer with it...
 
c-fbmi said:
The 270 is never legal for Yukon Bison, Boomer.............Regs say minimum 180 gn 30 cal bullet........
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Ahh, when I posted that I wondered if there wasn't a bullet diameter element in addition to the muzzle energy requirement. But one might question why a .277./180 bullet is any worse than a .308/180 when both bullets are constructed equally, and going fast enough to produce 2800 ft-lbs.. There's more than a few .308/180s bullets I'd pass up for serious hunting, and factory Federal blue box is 100 ft-lbs shy of the 2800 required, as are others I expect.
 
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huntingfish said:
That is something that has me wondering...I'd love to swamp my 30-06 for a 9.3x62, and then get 300 win mag for longer range as well (as suggested a couple post after yours)
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Your #### will not fall off if you go in this direction.

Mumbles Marble Mouth said:
I have a .270 Winchester and I'm in the same boat. Can use it for everything so I don't see a point in getting another rifle. Just can't hunt bison legally with it. That's fine because I've never got a Bison draw before. However if I do, Id get a 9.3x62 or a .375 H&H.
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I can confirm the effectiveness of the 9.3x62 against bison. And it should be good against BC moose.
 
I'd look at something in 243 to complement the 30-06. Probably a Savage lightweight hunter. Versatile for deer and coyote.

I would go with a different style as well. If my 30-06 was a bolt gun, then lever. If my 30-06 was SA, then bolt or lever etc.
 
Howdy everyone, thanks for all the replies.

As stated before, only muzzleloader and crossbow seasons where I hunt deer. Rifle and crossbow seasons for moose where I hunt.

My 30-06 is a m96. Nothing fancy. Does the job and don't mind too much if it gets dinged up while hunting. I do give it a quick oil rub if it rains during the day while hunting (I take care of her).
 
I wish I had a need for a .243... I wonder if I can convince government to change laws around caliber for coyote or at least introduce some deer here.
 
In addition to my 30 06 my next favourite is my 375 H&H because I can use it on deer moose, bear and it does less meat damage then my 300 WinMag with 250 gr bullets. IMHO

If I was shooting at 400 yards plus then I would say my 6.5x55 or 300 WinMag
I'm not really a fan of WSM cartridges even though I have owned them
 
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