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Offline Freightman

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308 or 30-06 which
« on: May 04, 2008, 11:14:27 AM »
one I am going to get a new barrel for sure, I have a 30-06 in another rifle, but have no 308. I also have a spare 10x36x40 scope and have no interest in varmint hunting but want a long range 500 yd rifle, and I am set up for 30 cal reloading and do not need to go smaller as it complicates my re-loading with to many calibers. I also have a spare 6.5x24x50 scope humm maybe both.
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Re: 308 or 30-06 which
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2008, 02:50:50 PM »
Go with the 308 , that way you don't have to worry which load was for which rifle , that and the 308 will work well out to 500 with the right bullet / powder combo .

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Re: 308 or 30-06 which
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2008, 03:30:31 PM »
I have felt that you should use the longer rounds (30-06) in single shots since it wouldn't make the action any longer and use the .308 in bolt actions where you use the short action.  However, I don't think the .308 would in any way hinder you.  Its a great round.
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Re: 308 or 30-06 which
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2008, 04:09:28 PM »
The 308 will push the lighter bullets a tad better or more efficient and the 06 will push the heavier ones a tad better
not enough to make any real big difference. as you have read this all before one time or another.

I would go with stimpy and go with the 308 so you can load  for your new rifle and not get loads for this or that gun etc mixed up.
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Re: 308 or 30-06 which
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2008, 02:06:51 AM »
I would go with the .308. I have heard from a couple different long range shooters that their .308 is just a tad more accurate than their 30-06. But at 500 yards just a tad makes a big difference!

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Re: 308 or 30-06 which
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2008, 08:40:29 AM »
In a single-shot where rounds are fed one-at-a-time, cartridge shape is immaterial!

Go for MAXIMUM performance and versatility, whether or not you reload, or do not..

Also, I have to disagree with Stimpy (whom I respect).  By having an '06 in the single-stuffer you only need to stock one flavor of ammo - which I find easier "logistically" in many ways.

Shooting the '06 offers far more advantages I think - and I own a .308 Handi.  Although there are good arguments for both.

Were you buying a tactical bolt gun or a quick handling hunting repeater, the .308 often shines over the 30/06 (not always).

Cartridge length and compactness is moot in a single-shot, IMO.
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Re: 308 or 30-06 which
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2008, 08:48:08 AM »
the 06 will do anything the 308 will do and a tad more . The 308 was a concession to semi actions , why buy a concession when you don't need to !
and if lead bullets are the choice would not the 06 case be better ?
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Re: 308 or 30-06 which
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2008, 09:57:23 AM »
There's only one logical answer for a true Handiholic, BOTH!!  ;D

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Re: 308 or 30-06 which
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2008, 11:38:03 AM »
I am with Tim, get both. Get the 308 in the flavor you want (more choices) and then add a 30-06 barrel. I personally have been thinking about getting an Ultra 45-70 then adding a SS 30-06 barrel :-\
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Re: 308 or 30-06 which
« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2008, 12:05:33 PM »
in the past i've always had better luck with 308's then i have with 30-06's, i have two 30-06 handis and one bolt gun i have one 308 handi and one 308 bolt gun (with another one being built)your not going to see a difference in shooting targets or game so i would just go with the most accurate gun , and like i said i've always had better luck with 308's
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