.308 vs 30-06

[line052]

Here are my recent .308 rds hand loaded, 180gr RN and BTSP. The 130's are yotes to try this year. I will not shoot over 150yds with my Model 100, WIN SEMI 308 and these can take down anything in Ontario at that distance.

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[DGearyFTE]

I like my 30-06 but it's only advantage comes at longer ranges. With that the 308 is generally more accurate. Take BBD's advice, go with a 308. The only other advantage the 30-06 has is versatility of powders if you reload and even that is a narrow margin when considering the 308 has less recoil for the same load and rifle weight

[terrym]

I have owned several .308's and several .30-06's. I load every round I shoot in a centerfire and choose the .308 personally.

[DJB]

I have owned a Winchester 88 in 308 since 1968. Back then the cartridges to buy were made by CIL. To start, I bought 180 grain Sabre Tips and 200 grain Kling Core. Advertised muzzle velocity on the 180's was around 2700 fps and the 200's just around 1900 fps. The Sabre Tips fragmented easily but dropped deer in their tracks. The Kling Core's were used when walking heavy bush. I never shot game with them. Still have a few rounds left. I get better velocity reloading 30/30 with LeverEvolution and 170 grain FN's. This is my walk in the bush moose load. 308 with 180 grain NP for stand.