bigrich wrote:i noticed uncle nick uses RE22 as his favorite powder for reloading 06 . it's my go to powder for 6.5 swede and very likely 243 after checking a few more handloads . alliant powders usually produce more FPS with less preasure in most calibers . 30-06 will never die , it's got too much going for it
bigrich wrote:it'll be a sad day when uncle nick passes , all hail uncle nick !
Oldbloke wrote:I have two 30-06s. And would recomend it for bigger stuff. But, IMHO 200fps less aint going to matter very much to a deer at 200 yards or 350 for that matter.
The other thing is its a bit of a raffle what your rifle will like. My M70 with 180 gr bullets likes hot loads while the Marlin seems to be happy with mild loads.
So buy a 30-06 thinking your going to shoot 150gr
bullets fast might just go out the window.
270, 308 & 30-06 are all good IMO. Its splitting hairs.
P.s. Often people buy stuff they just dont need. e.g. buying a 30-06 to shoot goats, just need a 223.
bigrich wrote:dunno about those MJ memes OB , he just creeps me out
bigrich wrote:Horses for courses, for general use there isn’t much in it between 08 and 06 . Depends on the rifle as well, some folks like a bit of history , a Springfield sporter in 06 wouldn’t be a bad thing. Depends on what hunting or shooting you do I suppose. A lot of folks probably couldn’t be bothered playing around with 8x57, but I’ve got one in a pre WW1 Mauser that’s slick and tight. The ballistics for the heavier hand loads compare very well to 06 and 08, horses for courses
Oldbloke wrote:
Correct. Splitting hairs.
Marksman, so whats wrong with a 180gr bullet?
Oldbloke wrote:
Marksman, so whats wrong with a 180gr bullet?
SCJ429 wrote:Both are very capable cases and well suited to many hunting situations. The article is rehashing the old discussion and choosing either case would work well for most people.
I see the 30/06 as almost a Magnum. For me if I wanted to burn that amount of powder I would move up to a 300 WSM, Win Mag or a RUM. Then again I don't want to buy factory ammo and can plan ahead to reload what I need. For those who buy factory ammo, buy a 308 and you won't have a problem.
SCJ429 wrote:I have seen 178 grain bullets working very well on Varmints. Not seen any run off after being hit.
TassieTiger wrote:I have nothing against the 308 or small penises for that matter...
Re ballistics - 6.5 vs 308.
6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 Ballistics - decent article comparing here.
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/65-cr ... inchester/