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Posted: 1/23/2021 11:51:48 AM EDT
There are so many new cartridges that I can't keep track of them all. There's the 6.8 Somethingorother and the 6.5 Latestandgreatest. But I say, "Don't forget the .30-06"
The .30-06 is a boring cartridge because it is predictable. I predict that when I go to the range later today, I will find some unfired brass. (By the way, I have perhaps a thousand once fired .30-06 cases downstairs in my basement and I got them all at my local range) With people buying the 6.8 SOO and the 6.5 LAG, there are lots of excellent .30-06 rifles on the used market. Take a look around and you will see. I just picked up a Parker Hale for $450 and you just cannot go wrong with one of these. I also love old Husqvarna 30-06 rifles and you should always keep a look out for these wonderful Swedish rifles. If you have a bolt action .30-06 with a good bore and a good muzzle crown, free float the barrel and glass bed the action. Install quality glass and load the 165 grain Sierra soft point boat tail. Use 57.0 grains of H-4350 and load to an overall length of 3.30" I call this load, "The Answer" The Answer produces about 2800 fps in a 24 inch barrel. Here are two groups that I fired last weekend while sighting in a Sako L61. Now, the barrel on this rifle is not yet free floating and the piece has not been glass bedded, but the potential is there. I am not done yet.  |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 11:53:42 AM EDT
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I agree. Regardless of what anyone says, it is the overall best rifle cartridge ever produced.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 11:54:15 AM EDT
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“But there ain't many troubles that a man caint fix
With seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six." |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 11:54:51 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/23/2021 11:55:01 AM EDT
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Ya, I doubt 30-06 is going anywhere
 My best friend has been hunting for 25+ years with a sako .243. I swear to God he's been using the same 50some shells since jr high and reloads them by fucking hand with a lee loader looking setup  Idk what that has to do with anything, but... 30-06 is America. Speed |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 11:56:37 AM EDT
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It's just a downsized .50 bmg round
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Posted: 1/23/2021 11:57:12 AM EDT
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.270 better
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Posted: 1/23/2021 11:58:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree. Regardless of what anyone says, it is the overall best rifle cartridge ever produced. Great cartridge, but I’m not sure I’ve seen any precision sporting rifles in that size |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 11:58:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: .270 better .270 cases can be necked up to .30 caliber and then trimmed. I enjoy putting them out of their misery this way. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 11:58:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's just a downsized .50 bmg round We think alike. I see the resemblance as well. 
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:00:11 PM EDT
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Ive got a weatherby lazermark with a Leupold on top from the 80s in 30-06 and still have 2k rounds for it. It’s a beautiful gun and does everything you could ask if it just fine.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:00:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: .270 cases can be necked up to .30 caliber and then trimmed. I enjoy putting them out of their misery this way. Words hurt, you know |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:01:20 PM EDT
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BOTH of my bolt guns are in 30.06. Both of them seem to really enjoy the old surplus rounds, as well. Good glass, and attention to bedding/ free float has helped them tighten up pretty well. Remington Model of 1917 and a Mossberg Patriot.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:01:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Great cartridge, but I’m not sure I’ve seen any precision sporting rifles in that size A good 30-06 rifle with The Answer is sub MOA. How much more precision do you need in a sporter? |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:01:33 PM EDT
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I like 30-06 it's a great cartridge.
I just like 6.5x55 better. Which is why I bought an older savage 110 in 30-06 for $170 and changed the barrel to 6.5x55
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:01:49 PM EDT
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30-06 is one of my faves.
I have loadings that my wife can easily shoot and I have loads approaching my lighter win mag loads. Great cartridge. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:02:02 PM EDT
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I have 7 rifles in 30-06.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:02:08 PM EDT
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Two years ago, I shot a small doe with my .30/.06. Was using my hand loaded 165 grain BTSP.
Destroyed a lot of meat. I've taken a lot of animals with that rifle and load, but had forgotten just how important shot placement is to avoid "overkill". |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:03:11 PM EDT
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The .30-06 is God's caliber.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:03:26 PM EDT
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I’ve had one for years. It’s been a great hunting round.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:03:40 PM EDT
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6.8 SOO
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:04:25 PM EDT
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I've got my Dads old Model 70 Featherweight that I'm going to tune up for deer season this year. The Answer sounds perfect. Thanks OP
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:04:58 PM EDT
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I inherited one from my dad along with several hundred rounds.
I could not believe the price of 30 06 ammunition when I checked... It’s a solid shooter. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:06:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like 30-06 it's a great cartridge. I just like 6.5x55 better. Which is why I bought an older savage 110 in 30-06 for $170 and changed the barrel to 6.5x55 A hundred years from now people will still be shooting the 6.5x55mm and the 30-06. And by then the 6.8 SOO will be long forgotten. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:06:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's just a downsized .50 bmg round Actually I believe the .50 BMG is an upsized 30-06 round. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:08:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:09:46 PM EDT
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I'm in! I love 30-06. My deer don't run away. I had my first real hunting rifle rebuilt by Hill Country Rifles. It a track driver. They were excited to build one, since everyone is always chasing the newest uber cartridge.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:12:35 PM EDT
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Finest rifle cartridge in WW II.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:14:17 PM EDT
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@DprvdDgnrt - what make M1917?
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:15:05 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: .270 better No. there are shit bullet choices for .270. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:17:41 PM EDT
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 Three of mine. A Husqvarna 640 with a 3-9 Leupold compact scope, a Parker Hale with a 6x42 Meopta and a Sako L61 with a 6x42 Meopta. ( Now before anyone says anything, the scope on the Sako is not touching the front base. There is approximately one millimeter of clearance) |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:24:31 PM EDT
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So should I build a long range 3006 or 300wm?
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:24:55 PM EDT
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30 caliber 150 grain Nosler Partition. Killed everything from coyotes to Kudu.
It has been my go to hunting bullet for decades. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:27:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've got my Dads old Model 70 Featherweight that I'm going to tune up for deer season this year. The Answer sounds perfect. Thanks OP As part of the tune-up process, try cleaning the bore with "Wipe Out". Leave the "Wipe Out" in overnight and that way you will remove all the copper fouling that built up over the years. You dont have to use brushes; all you have to do is wait. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:28:38 PM EDT
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Most my rifles are in 30-06. The cartridge is very versatile. You can load light to heavy bullets and match the velocity and bullet construction from varmints to elk. That also makes it a boringly useful cartridge with no unique characteristics to interest people. Similar to a Glock or Honda.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:30:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @DprvdDgnrt - what make M1917? It’s a Remington with an Eddystone bolt |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:31:45 PM EDT
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I recently found 3 unfired 30-06 rounds at the range, along with a handful of brass. Thy look like older factory rounds, possibly Remington Cor-lock. I brought them home with me, now I want something to shoot them with.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:32:44 PM EDT
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I love .30-06.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:36:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The .30-06 is God's caliber. Along with 8mm Mauser  |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:37:54 PM EDT
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I love the .30-06 Short.
I call this load the .308 Freight Train. It's heavy, slow and takes forever to slow down. It comes in 2 versions S and M Single feed and Mag length. From a 20" barrel it has a supersonic range of 1320 and 1270 yards in standard Atmos.  Attached File Attached File Attached FileI reality I just wish I had a .30-06
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:39:05 PM EDT
[#40]
It's a great round but it's more than you need for a lot of things.
But given the ammo situation, it's just run what you brung, and supply-wise it's a great choice. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:39:49 PM EDT
[#41]
It has worked well for a long time, and still works fine.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:41:44 PM EDT
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I'm a big fan of 30 ought 6 myself.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:42:59 PM EDT
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My garand likes 165/168s at about 2800 as well.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:46:34 PM EDT
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30-06 is the small block Chevy of the shooting world. Timeless and perfect.
As said 50 BMG and also 338 Win Mag are both upsized copies of the best. |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:50:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Great cartridge, but I’m not sure I’ve seen any precision sporting rifles in that size Because the choice for many years was .308 30.06 case is 1/4 inch longer. It fits in the Remington long action. The .308 fits in the short action which is stiffer. The primer flame front reaches a greater percentage of the powder column in the shorter case. This makes for more consistent ignition and consistency=accuracy. When you are chasing bug holes you see it. When modern metallurgy and manufacturing processes that improve the 30.06 came along, so did new calibers. Who is going to go back to boring? Can I be an honorary Boomer? |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:53:03 PM EDT
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OP knows that of which he speaks.
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:53:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Because the choice for many years was .308 30.06 case is 1/4 inch longer. It fits in the Remington long action. The .308 fits in the short action which is stiffer. The primer flame front reaches a greater percentage of the powder column in the shorter case. This makes for more consistent ignition and consistency=accuracy. When you are chasing bug holes you see it. When modern metallurgy and manufacturing processes that improve the 30.06 came along, so did new calibers. Who is going to go back to boring? Can I be an honorary Boomer? Young man, has anyone ever called you a weisenheimer, a whippersnapper or a smart-aleck? |
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:55:00 PM EDT
[#48]
 I'm a fan. 
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:55:38 PM EDT
[#49]
Not my favorite rifle round, but there really isn't a lot you can't do with it. It is very well rounded
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Posted: 1/23/2021 12:56:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The .30-06 is God's caliber. I would have to disagree. The 50 bmg is Gods caliber. The 30-06 is Saint Michael's caliber. 
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