Lessons Learned: 30-06 Cartridge Utility

[Annihilator]

An NRA Shooting Sports Journal | Lessons Learned: .30-06 Cartridge Utility

Many cartridges are newer and flashier, but few offer as much genuine utility. Over a century old, the venerable .30-06 is still one of the most popular and effective hunting cartridges for game worldwide.

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[TEXASforLIFE]

With other 06 versions the 270win would be a 27-06.

 

[HansGruber]

I would have zero qualms about using a .30-06 to take anything in North America.

It’s all about load selection.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I would have zero qualms about using a .30-06 to take anything in North America.

It’s all about load selection.

Correct bullet for specific applications indeed!

 

[Annihilator]

Correct bullet for specific applications indeed!

You need to be specific.........

 

[Bassbob]

I like them. A lot. I have 3. When I mostly rifle hunted I used the BAR if I was stand hunting and usually my 7400 if I was still hunting/ stalking.

 

[David N.]

I would have zero qualms about using a .30-06 to take anything in North America.

It’s all about load selection.

Agreed! I love the 210 grain for short distances 100 yards and in, but prefer a lighter weight bullet for longer ranges of 200 yards and beyond.

 

[adam sr]

My first rifle was a 06 still have it and a few others. I hunt in woods don't need all that magnum power or distance.