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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
30-06 over 308
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<blockquote data-quote="Lenny Foffa" data-source="post: 1975759" data-attributes="member: 100742"><p>From The ballistic data going way back to<strong> Hornady Vol 2 </strong> ( Circa 1970) 50.4 grns 4350 IMR or H not specified , developed 2600fps using a 165 grn,. Spire Point bullet in a 308 Win. MAX LOAD . see page 208 ; vs 55.7 grns of 4350 (H or IMR not specified ) was a MAX LOAD that developed 2900 fps in a 30-06 see page 224. So ,If the longer length of the standard action, the slightly longer pull of the bolt , and the extra 4 or 5 ounces in weight are not a super big deal, I would choose the 06 . However ,if the goal is build a super light mountain rifle, then weight really is a big deal, then choose the .308 . <em> Of course , if you want that rifle to feel lighter , and you want to shed 6 to 8 ounces really fast, Take off your wrist watch. Just My Humble opinion. Thank Guys </em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lenny Foffa, post: 1975759, member: 100742"] From The ballistic data going way back to[B] Hornady Vol 2 [/B] ( Circa 1970) 50.4 grns 4350 IMR or H not specified , developed 2600fps using a 165 grn,. Spire Point bullet in a 308 Win. MAX LOAD . see page 208 ; vs 55.7 grns of 4350 (H or IMR not specified ) was a MAX LOAD that developed 2900 fps in a 30-06 see page 224. So ,If the longer length of the standard action, the slightly longer pull of the bolt , and the extra 4 or 5 ounces in weight are not a super big deal, I would choose the 06 . However ,if the goal is build a super light mountain rifle, then weight really is a big deal, then choose the .308 . [I] Of course , if you want that rifle to feel lighter , and you want to shed 6 to 8 ounces really fast, Take off your wrist watch. Just My Humble opinion. Thank Guys [/I] [/QUOTE]
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