30-06 limitations or does it not have the “cool factor”

[willfrye027]

The only thing wrong with 30-06 is recoil. It was my first rifle 15 years ago and I developed a nasty flinch that took a while to get away from. I still pull it out from time to time, but I have found that smaller cartridges and well designed bullets will kill just as well and are much easier to shoot accurately.

 

[LoggerDan]

@willfrye027

Remington reduced kick loads help a lot, two of my daughters and my boy and ex wife cut their teeth on them. Come hunting season, 180’s went in and them kids never knew the difference.

 

[willfrye027]

@willfrye027

Remington reduced kick loads help a lot, two of my daughters and my boy and ex wife cut their teeth on them. Come hunting season, 180’s went in and them kids never knew the difference.

Funny I had the same idea with my wife back when we were pretty poor and only had one rifle between us. Had her shoot the .22 at the range and a few 150gr low recoil type loads. Only had a box of 180gr left for our hunt but figured it would be fine.

She killed her buck, a great deer for public land Virginia. Unfortunately suffered some serious scope bite and needed stitches, still has a scar. First thing I did after paying the medical bills was buy her a 6.5 creedmoor!

I think most people shoot better with low recoil, myself included. I am slowly converting everything over to low recoil cartridges and spending more time shooting, and enjoying it. Took a big cow elk with my .25 creedmoor this year and now contemplating going down to a .22 creedmoor for even less recoil.

 

[GSPHUNTER]

The only thing wrong with 30-06 is recoil. It was my first rifle 15 years ago and I developed a nasty flinch that took a while to get away from. I still pull it out from time to time, but I have found that smaller cartridges and well designed bullets will kill just as well and are much easier to shoot accurately.

Same issue with one I inherited from my father-in-law. Winchester has a real punch to it, no matter the load.

 

[LoggerDan]

The loads were 125’s

 

[Lou270]

D’oh! Looks like that hurt! There is good reason why the 06 is generally considered top end of recoil for most folks. It is a powerful cartidge

Lou

 

[35WhelenAI]

The only thing wrong with 30-06 is recoil. It was my first rifle 15 years ago and I developed a nasty flinch that took a while to get away from. I still pull it out from time to time, but I have found that smaller cartridges and well designed bullets will kill just as well and are much easier to shoot accurately.

If you are able to recall, what is the weight of that 30-06? Glad the smaller rounds are working well for you. Regardless of the round, I've been using a PAST recoil pad at the range for as long as I can remember (25 years?) and that makes a nice difference on the shoulder.

You are right on, the right bullet for the task is the most important factor in any of this.

 

[willfrye027]

If you are able to recall, what is the weight of that 30-06? Glad the smaller rounds are working well for you. Regardless of the round, I've been using a PAST recoil pad at the range for as long as I can remember (25 years?) and that makes a nice difference on the shoulder.

You are right on, the right bullet for the task is the most important factor in any of this.

It was about 7.5lbs. Tikka t3 with a 3-9 scope. The issue was mostly not having the but snug into her shoulder with an awkward shot angle. But since moving to smaller cartriges my shooting has dramatically improved, although now I shoot the 30-06 better than I used to.

 

[Ol’ Cheebs]

Funny I had the same idea with my wife back when we were pretty poor and only had one rifle between us. Had her shoot the .22 at the range and a few 150gr low recoil type loads. Only had a box of 180gr left for our hunt but figured it would be fine.

She killed her buck, a great deer for public land Virginia. Unfortunately suffered some serious scope bite and needed stitches, still has a scar. First thing I did after paying the medical bills was buy her a 6.5 creedmoor!

I think most people shoot better with low recoil, myself included. I am slowly converting everything over to low recoil cartridges and spending more time shooting, and enjoying it. Took a big cow elk with my .25 creedmoor this year and now contemplating going down to a .22 creedmoor for even less recoil.

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She looks pretty happy with her buck considering the lick she took to get him.

 

[Rich M]

The women are tough - little lady I work with shoots 3006 and 180s. Told her she's nuts but it is what she shoots and she started missing this past year. Missed 2 - from flinching - needing to make a quick shot where she's not able to slowly squeeze. She also got a nice one.

 

[Fotis]

I use the 162 grain Absolute hammers. Almost 3100 fps via Varget. Good for anything!

 

[Treerat-sniper]

Nice! Try some 165 gr. Accubonds in it and I imagine your rifle will shoot them well.

I have some 180 ABs, haven't had much luck finding 165s.

 

[McHerbie]

30-06 with IMR4350 and180 deep curls kills them as good as it ever has, maybe better as it gets more seasoning.

 

[Treerat-sniper]

My buddy has a similar "battle-scar" from his Savage '06! 1st time he shot it with a cheap package scope on it, it bit him. I really don't find the '06 that bad, grew up shooting deer with 12ga slugs... I also shoot a bit of .45/70 & .375 H&H every year, it's all relative.

 

[SDHNTR]

Load your 06 with some 190 Berger VLDs and it’ll kill any lower 48 game out to as far as anyone should shoot!

And I have some for sale in the classifieds (shameless plug!)

 

[A382DWDZQ]

I have some 180 ABs, haven't had much luck finding 165s.

Scheels and Nosler both have 165 AB in stock right now.

 

[KenLee]

Funny I had the same idea with my wife back when we were pretty poor and only had one rifle between us. Had her shoot the .22 at the range and a few 150gr low recoil type loads. Only had a box of 180gr left for our hunt but figured it would be fine.

She killed her buck, a great deer for public land Virginia. Unfortunately suffered some serious scope bite and needed stitches, still has a scar. First thing I did after paying the medical bills was buy her a 6.5 creedmoor!

I think most people shoot better with low recoil, myself included. I am slowly converting everything over to low recoil cartridges and spending more time shooting, and enjoying it. Took a big cow elk with my .25 creedmoor this year and now contemplating going down to a .22 creedmoor for even less recoil.

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Nice character mark. You got yourself a tough one

 

[Jon Boy]

I have been reloading 190 ABLR with h4350 at 2710fps. Should perform well

Care to mention where you found those 190s at? Been looking high and low for them. Have a new 06 and a bunch it h4350 that needs to eat!

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[Clarktar]

I really like the 185 juggs also. Haven't seen any for awhile

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[Elite]

Care to mention where you found those 190s at? Been looking high and low for them. Have a new 06 and a bunch it h4350 that needs to eat!

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Found them on a local gun site


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