Thread: 30-06

Originally Posted by mikee

yes but how far are we trying to shoot?? If a "bit further" means to 400m then surely a 308 with something like 168eldm would work?

As far as 30/06s go I have seen my mate in action with his kimber (unshortened) and its bloody impressive.

Originally Posted by Cigar

A 22" 308 should also put bullets out substantially faster then a 13.5" 308, just not quite as fast as the 30-06.

Another point to maybe consider in these times of component shortages is that a 30-06 uses a lot more powder per round than a 308.

Yes it all depends how far a bit further is really.

I have used the 308 fairly extensively and its range limitations on game im my experience are not so much due to energy but due to wind drift.

And chucking a higher bc bullet faster helps a lot with actually hitting what you are aiming at on the first shot.