30-06 fans sell me on it

[Deleted Dewey]

I think nastalga is what will sell it for me

That's cool. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the versatility and performance.

 

[Hammer101st]

That's cool. Come for the nostalgia, stay for the versatility and performance.

Sure beats the puny 556 i did 3 tours with. Well anything does really!

 

[mikeinct]

Hammer dude this is not a cartridge question. Do you like the old Rem 700 Rifle ? I'm fond of most all the older hunting rifles. If it feels right to you, clean it, shoot it. Take it from there. The rifle itself will tell you if it is worth the effort to make it shoot well. mikeinct

 

[South Paw Sammy]

Here you go if you have any of these. Like I said earlier that RL22 and a good 180. Regardless you can’t go wrong with the 30-06 hoss.
Hope you keep it and enjoy it.

 

[nakneker]

I grew up with a 270, my whole family had 270s and 25-06s and the 30-06 was frowned upon. It was always getting bashed. Now I own two of them, a Ruger #1 and a pre 64. I still have a 270 and 25-06 too but I’ve grown fond of the 30-06. The 30-06 is one of the most versatile cartridges out there, bullet selection is insane, brass is easy to find, good brass can be bought, lots of powders to choose from. An old Remington 700 chambered in 30-06 is a great rifle plus it’s a piece of Americana, what’s not to like?

 

[oldroper]

I think nastalga is what will sell it for me

The M-1 Garand was my issue rifle USMC 1960 and reason I have 2-30-06. One got Bartlein barrel other Shilen. I made landing Chu Lai with M-14. Never did shoot little one. I've been using H-4350 in both but last year got my hands on 8 lbs R-26. Been great in my 27" barrel 280AI with 175gr ABLR.

 

[Toolbreaker]

The ‘Old Warhorse’ .30-06 Cartridge is Not Dead Yet « Daily Bulletin

The Old Warhorse .30-06 Springfield cartridge is not dead. That's the conclusion of Forum member Rick M., who recently compared the 1000-yard performance of his .30-06 rifle with that of a rig chambered for the more modern, mid-sized 6.4x47 Lapua cartridge.

bulletin.accurateshooter.com

 

[joshb]

I grew up with a 270, my whole family had 270s and 25-06s and the 30-06 was frowned upon. It was always getting bashed. Now I own two of them, a Ruger #1 and a pre 64. I still have a 270 and 25-06 too but I’ve grown fond of the 30-06. The 30-06 is one of the most versatile cartridges out there, bullet selection is insane, brass is easy to find, good brass can be bought, lots of powders to choose from. An old Remington 700 chambered in 30-06 is a great rifle plus it’s a piece of Americana, what’s not to like?

What’s not to like? Loose teeth! (Comments from my new book “Accepting old age”. )

 

[Tesoro]

Its the Chev 350 V8 that you find in classics.

 

[Bojo]

As a hunter , if I could pick just one caliber/rifle it would be chambered in 30-06. I’ve taken deer with others,
270win,243win,308win. The 30-06 is by far my favorite.

 

[Tesoro]

As a hunter , if I could pick just one caliber/rifle it would be chambered in 30-06. I’ve taken deer with others,
270win,243win,308win. The 30-06 is by far my favorite.

After having gone thru all the plastic stock 'exotics' I am also back to having my main shooter in 30-06 in a fine classic rifle.

 

[NETim]

Meh.... the '06 is only 116 years old. I'd wait a few more years to give it a chance to prove itself.

 

[Tesoro]

At least if you shoot an 06 alot then you wont have to start chasing the lands after 1000 shots.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

I scored a Wally world clearance M700 adl in 30-06. Thought about semi custom 220 swift. Than I found a deal on some bottom metal and a HS stock. Buddy had a RCBS sb die set(free) and a neighbor had some brass from a relatives estate. After shooting it, keeping it as an all around game rifle it was met to be. If I grow really fond of it, maybe my first Shilen remage, in 30-06.

 

[Gary in MD]

If a guy says that he can’t get it done with a 30-06 then he is more than likely commenting on his shooting/hunting ability.
I decided to treat myself to a custom made Cooper a few years ago and could have picked any cartridge that I wanted. Wasn’t much of a decision - 30-06.
I also have a synthetic/stainless Sako in the same for the crappy weather days that I don’t want to drag that beauty out in.
Enjoy
Gary

 

[lb-ft]

It’s absolutely the most versatile of the widely available cartridges.

Ed Harris: America’s Greatest, The All-Around .30-’06! – www.GrantCunningham.com

 

[Loggins J]

It was the cartridge used in ww1 ww2 Korea and Vietnam and still around and will stay around for a lot longer than we will Carlos Hancock said he loved the round

 

[DocBII]

R23,r26 are my fav i will move heaven and earth to find those. 100v, H and imr 4350, 8133,h1000,7828,4000 power pro, vv570,vv160,165,h4831 and some others

Hammer,

N-160 or N165 with the 175gr. weight class or higher work well in my 30-06. All the way to 1k, but I wouldn't hunt with it past 500.

HTH,
DocBII

 

[ScottVA]

There should be no concerns for you regarding the performance of an 06. If so, ask the Germans and Japanese what they think...they got a little taste of it. It has successfully hunted man and game all over the world and won 1000 yard competitions as well. Many wildcats have been developed from it. Even the CM can't make all of these claims...yet. Many powder and bullet options work well.

 

[SSL]

Most real rifle lovers have owned or still own at least one .30-06. I have had it in a Savage 110P, Ruger M77, two Remington 700s, a Ruger #1B and a sporterized Rock Island Arsenal Springfield '03. I only have the '03 now. I built it on a pristine, unissued, unfired surplus barreled action (serial number says made in 1917) with the era's beautiful polish and blueing for my father back in 1975. It took a week of various solutions, soaking and elbow grease to remove that darned semi-dried cosmoline from all the parts and bore. Dad developed serious heart issues two years later that ended his hunting days and handed it back to me. He only got a chance to fire maybe 50 rounds through it. It still shoots brilliantly and can be counted on to put five into less than an inch at 100 yards with its favorite loads. I never had any load I tried in it shoot bad....just some better.