Don't get a 30-06

[Mac308]

Another 30-06 kill... tracked him until I got a shot at 50 yards while he was laying in his bed. 168 TSX did the job. The outcome would have been no different with a 308 or 6.5 CM.

 

[Eastcoast Hunter]

3006 will
Shoot anything in North America. Get different grains

 

[bnewt3]

The list of reason TO get a .30-06 is as long as the list of reason NOT to get a .30-06.

All depends on priorities. I personally think 308 is a better option in virtually every scenario, it does almost everything as well as an -06 but noticeably less recoil. But, TBF, in the real world, a 243(insert your preferred cartridge here) will git critters as well as anything else too sooooooo

Also, theres not one thing boring about meat in the freezer.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

The list of reason TO get a .30-06 is as long as the list of reason NOT to get a .30-06.

All depends on priorities. I personally think 308 is a better option in virtually every scenario, it does almost everything as well as an -06 but noticeably less recoil. But, TBF, in the real world, a 243(insert your preferred cartridge here) will git critters as well as anything else too sooooooo

Also, theres not one thing boring about meat in the freezer.

yup. Rifles and cartridges are easily the least important factor in any hunt. so many other things are more important. Boot fit, backpack fit, good ranger, good sleep setups. any cartridge (within reason) will kill and anybody who shoots even a bit can pick up any rifle/scope that's sighted in and shoot an animal.

 

[FlyD10]

yup. Rifles and cartridges are easily the least important factor in any hunt. so many other things are more important. Boot fit, backpack fit, good ranger, good sleep setups. any cartridge (within reason) will kill and anybody who shoots even a bit can pick up any rifle/scope that's sighted in and shoot an animal.

This guy gets it

 

[FlyD10]

Another 30-06 kill... tracked him until I got a shot at 50 yards while he was laying in his bed. 168 TSX did the job. The outcome would have been no different with a 308 or 6.5 CM.

Nice work!

 

[alderchokedhellhole]

yup. Rifles and cartridges are easily the least important factor in any hunt. so many other things are more important. Boot fit, backpack fit, good ranger, good sleep setups. any cartridge (within reason) will kill and anybody who shoots even a bit can pick up any rifle/scope that's sighted in and shoot an animal.

Totally agree.

It’s easy to get lost in the caliber/cartridge wormhole.
Would I like some new and flashy round than my 30-06, sure, but I’d think my time, energy and money would be better well spent on a better tent, pad, spotting scope, time in the field, time shooting etc.

for instance, my gun is a ringer with Barnes ttsx 150gr but I’m going to work on finding a heavier, higher BC bullet and be proficient out to 600 with my Trijicon credo I mounted on it and have my bases covered for all of British Columbia.

 

[cbk215]

As someone who's owns several 30-06s a 7 mag, several 308s and 6.5s and a few pistol caliber carbines the only real justification I need for my next new gun is simple it's because I just want it my next new rifle will be a 280ai not because it does anything my 7mag or one my 3006s can't do just because I want it.

 

[natedock1]

Counter point. DO get a 30-06.

The Lord’s caliber.

Boring and nothing sexy about it lol. Guys that shoot 30-06 have sex with the lights off, under the covers with socks on in missionary position only lol.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Boring and nothing sexy about it lol. Guys that shoot 30-06 have sex with the lights off, under the covers with socks on in missionary position only lol.

Guys who don’t shoot 30-06 spend quite a bit of time imagining what other men do in the bedroom….

 

[betelgeuse]

On on the right day God created the .30-06, to keep you awake.

Are we awake?

 

[sll]

Most famous cartridge in history with the least fan base……..never understood it.

 

[EastHumboldt]

Cartridge debates just give us something to do in the off season. That being said, I’ve stepped down from th 06 to a 7-08 and more practice, and my shooting has improved dramatically.

 

[betelgeuse]

Cartridge debates just give us something to do in the off season. That being said, I’ve stepped down from th 06 to a 7-08 and more practice, and my shooting has improved dramatically.

I have been eyeing the 7-08 for years. I may have to get one. Also looking at 6 GT

 

[Choupique]

Im thinking about offloading my .338 and all my stuff for it and just getting an 06

 

[travh879]

I own bolt guns in 30-06, 243, 300wm, and 223. They all shoot great.

It's a major #firstworldproblems issue. Every time I think about buying a new rifle / caliber I talk myself out of it because from a practical standpoint pretty much all of my big game rifle hunting needs are more than adequately met by that lineup.

In fact, i could probably get rid of everything but the '06 and still be in the same boat. Not to mention 80% of the time I'm bow hunting anyway.

Owning a 30-06 is super boring - it's a total joy thief. It already does exactly what you're hoping that shiny new rifle will do from a hunting standpoint. And just like that, you can't logically justify that new rifle purchase.

I'm only 40 years old. Am I already turning into a fudd? Please help!

I'm switching to 30-06 for non-restricted states so i can reload my brass to 35 Whelen for restricted states. That's the plan anyways.