The 30-06 reloader can choose among a huge variety of suitable components for this classic cartridge. 9172020 The sweet spot for the 30-06 Springfield is between 150 and 180 grains or so with this range offering a legitimate solution to the most popular large game targets on the North American continent.
In 1906 the original M1906 30-06 cartridge consisted of a 150 grains 97 g flat-base cupronickel-jacketed-bullet.
30-06 long range shooting. Without too much meat destruction due to overkill. 8292016 Discover Courage a non-profit that raises funds to help soldiers decompress after deployments is now offering a long range shooting school that teaches techniques used by the worlds best long-range military shooters the resume of the Discover Courage Unknown Distance Course reads like a whos-who of elite military snipers. Factory ammo is very good these days but still lacks the consistency I.
The 30-06 cartridge was designed when shots of 1000 yards 9144 m were expected. The 30-06 is in use on every continent where big game is hunted. Those in the 175 to 210-grain range.
2202021 It was deployed extensively in World War II and the Korean War. The 110 will handle all. I like the 200gr accubond for really thick and dangerous game such as the brownies.
762012 Chuck Hawkes said. The 300 Winchester Magnum took over for the 06 and currently the 65mm-284 Norma is soup de jour. With the 30-06 it is not difficult to develop good loads for 600- to 1000-yard shooting.
Not many mid class rifles have the range the 3006 has. Dropped it right where it stood no problems. Thus it feeds better in semi-auto rifles and machine guns.
Reloading the 30-06 for Long-Range Shooting. Loadedround Mar 7 2009. For long-range shooting the 30-06 is at its best with medium- to slow-burning powders and mid-weight bullets.
I shot a nice bull caribou out of my 30-06 using the 208 amax at over 500 yards. Means it will shoot flatter at the long range distance than the 308. Many experts regard it as the best all-around hunting cartridge in the world.
412019 Although it Is the single most successful hunting cartridge in history the 30-06 was actually designed as a military round 112 long years ago. After World War I the US. 20 rounds of 30-06 at your fingertips.
The 56 mm objective lens comes with a first focal plane reticle which is itself and optimized and updated version of a classic Mil-dot variant. Less than a grand for a good scope and rifle. 6272018 Back in the day the 30-06 ruled the long-range competition fields.
The dream was brought to life by Noreen in 2012 with early prototypes. But advancements in ammo propellant allowed Winchester to develop a smaller round with similar ballistics to the 30-06. While the 30-06 was meant for rifles with a long action the 308 was meant for short action rifles.
Find a good one. The BN36X3 Long Range was driven by the thought of recreating the M1 Garand and revamping it into an AR style rifle. Carlos had a system that the 30-06 50 BMG or 308 was just a part of.
Youll also find some hunting and fishing guides in Alaska prefer a little bit of extra power that a heavier grain 30-06 has for protection against black bears or other angry large game animals. You can shoot any weight bullet in it. 30-06 Long Range Loads The Amax is a good bullet.
Get one you like. 1182020 Now the 300 Winchester Magnum can hold off mortar crews and small unit snipers to ranges beyond 1500 yards all day long in the mountain of Afghanistan. 9192020 I dont know what long range means to you like yobuck I think 600 yards is a good limit for the 30-06 in my safe.
4122009 Valley Forge Pa. I like 110 for 30-06. Stay away from head or shoulder shots on brown bears and youll be fine.
Have them true the action no matter what action you get. A former commander of SEAL Team 2 the. This rifle scope is an adaptive long-range optic with variable magnification settings between 6x and 30x.
For the 06 you can shoot up to 220 grain and a low as 110. The BN36 on the market today is a refined model of the original version and will meet and exceed your expectations. While the round was introduced to the.
4152020 A good rule of thumb to remember is for long range the 30-06 is the better round because of its higher velocity. A good 3006 at the time of this writing can still be had for less than 700 minus the scope. 30-06 Springfield - In sales this is the most popular hunting cartridge in North America and it is one of the elite worldwide cartridges.
It is also generally less expensive than the long range hitters. Cant help you there find one that fits you and how you are going to shoot. As popular as it is the aging 30-06 was designed in a different era for a different set of needs.
In my opinion the best long range target bullet for the 30-06 is the 168 gr Match bullet and my favorite bullet in that weight is the Sierra 168 gr HPBT Matchking bullet with a suitable powder for your particular rifle. Military needed better long-range. As a long range big game round or hard steel.
With a 150 grain or similar load deer are a perfect target. The 3006 tends to shoot flatter than most rifles as well. The fun part is seeing a grizzled veteran 06 match shooter taking it to the rest of the field with ancient history long distance loads.
