.308 vs 30-06

[jarret]

Figured I'd post this in big game since that is what the question is pertaining to I would like to purchase a big game rifle for moose bear and possibly elk. Max range is probably 150 yds basically looking for pros and cons for both calibers or any other calibers that you guys use for big game thanks

[bdog]

Either one will work... I'm a 308 fan

[trimmer21]

The .308 was developed by the US military as an equivalent to the .30-06. They're almost identical in ballistics,so,take your pick. They're both excellent for hunting out to 300M. Military around the world still use them as sniper rounds out to 1KM.

[Mdiddi]

This is kinda like the hunting truck post. Chevy, Ford, Dodge.

I like 308 as it has cheap factory loads to fire in a wider variety IMHO.

06 is a great round as well though and one day might add one especially if I find the time to reload.

Both will kill anything in this province.

[jarret]

Good to know didn't realize they where that close what other calibers do you guys like? Which one shoots flatter or are they very close

[terrym]

Flip a coin. They both shoot the exact same bullet within 100fps of each other. Within your specified range there is absolutely no difference and I have owned and used both. I prefer the .308 because it comes in shorter and handier rifles.

[greatwhite]

I use a 270 which is also good any place in Ontario for Yotes as some places have a restriction of .275 or less. I also shoot the 303 British.

Good to know didn't realize they where that close what other calibers do you guys like? Which one shoots flatter or are they very close

[robster]

Figured I'd post this in big game since that is what the question is pertaining to I would like to purchase a big game rifle for moose bear and possibly elk. Max range is probably 150 yds basically looking for pros and cons for both calibers or any other calibers that you guys use for big game thanks

My first suggestion. Buy a really big gun cabinet. There can't only be one! Firearms are like women's shoes. They like company!

[greatwhite]

They get lonely very easily.

My first suggestion. Buy a really big gun cabinet. There can't only be one! Firearms are like women's shoes. They like company!

[Snowwalker]

This is kinda like the hunting truck post. Chevy, Ford, Dodge.

I like 308 as it has cheap factory loads to fire in a wider variety IMHO.

06 is a great round as well though and one day might add one especially if I find the time to reload.

Both will kill anything in this province.

They will kill anything in the Americas, North, Central, or South. They can handle anything in Europe and Asia. Only place it would have problems is Africa. For most available selection of factory ammo, and rifles the .308 does beat out the 30-06 by a hair, but if you reload then they are pretty much a tie.