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<blockquote data-quote="NORAG" data-source="post: 1025381" data-attributes="member: 86029"><p>Welcome COWBOYBUCK!</p><p></p><p>Try not to get lost in all the banter your post generated <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />. To answer your question, the 30-06 is an excellent caliber for LR hunting, target shooting, and having fun. I have a Savage 110 in 30-06 that has a 1:10 twist and will shoot anything from 150 grain to 240 grain bullets with no stabilization or external ballistic issues. I was military trained on precision rifle shooting and can tell you from personal experience that the 30-06 is the most versatile and forgiving round for LR shooting that I know of. </p><p></p><p>The reasons the military switched from 30-06 to 308 have A LOT less to do with ballistic capabilities and more to do with other reasons that most civilians aren't acquainted with. There is nothing wrong with the 30-06 round and it is not outdated just because the military doesn't use it as a standard round anymore.</p><p></p><p>My advice for you, as you enter the waters of LR hunting and shooting is to take small bites and understand each topic as fully as possible. There's a lot to learn. I have a Masters degree and can tell you that there is enough basic information to learn about LR shooting to fill an entire Ph.D. program! So take it at a doable pace and don't be afraid to ask questions. </p><p></p><p>Doing a lot of your own research will be a HUGE help to you as you start out. For beginning reference, look up anything and everything you can find by German Salazar. He's considered the foremost expert regarding the 30-06 caliber and really knows his stuff. Also, although they are more difficult reads, you can find great information about general LR ballistics and precision shooting by reading the Army Sniper training manual (FM 23-10) and Bryan Litz's book found here: </p><p></p><p><a href="http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/MILITARY/united_states_army_fm_23-10%20-%2017_august_1994.pdf" target="_blank">http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/MILITARY/united_states_army_fm_23-10 - 17_august_1994.pdf</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>AND HERE:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.laruetactical.com/book-applied-ballistics-accuracy-and-precision-long-range-shooting" target="_blank">Book / Applied Ballistics Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting | LaRue Tactical</a></p><p></p><p>Good Luck! Glad to have you on board!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NORAG, post: 1025381, member: 86029"] Welcome COWBOYBUCK! Try not to get lost in all the banter your post generated :D. To answer your question, the 30-06 is an excellent caliber for LR hunting, target shooting, and having fun. I have a Savage 110 in 30-06 that has a 1:10 twist and will shoot anything from 150 grain to 240 grain bullets with no stabilization or external ballistic issues. I was military trained on precision rifle shooting and can tell you from personal experience that the 30-06 is the most versatile and forgiving round for LR shooting that I know of. The reasons the military switched from 30-06 to 308 have A LOT less to do with ballistic capabilities and more to do with other reasons that most civilians aren't acquainted with. There is nothing wrong with the 30-06 round and it is not outdated just because the military doesn't use it as a standard round anymore. My advice for you, as you enter the waters of LR hunting and shooting is to take small bites and understand each topic as fully as possible. There's a lot to learn. I have a Masters degree and can tell you that there is enough basic information to learn about LR shooting to fill an entire Ph.D. program! So take it at a doable pace and don't be afraid to ask questions. Doing a lot of your own research will be a HUGE help to you as you start out. For beginning reference, look up anything and everything you can find by German Salazar. He's considered the foremost expert regarding the 30-06 caliber and really knows his stuff. Also, although they are more difficult reads, you can find great information about general LR ballistics and precision shooting by reading the Army Sniper training manual (FM 23-10) and Bryan Litz's book found here: [url]http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/MILITARY/united_states_army_fm_23-10%20-%2017_august_1994.pdf[/url] AND HERE: [url=http://www.laruetactical.com/book-applied-ballistics-accuracy-and-precision-long-range-shooting]Book / Applied Ballistics Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting | LaRue Tactical[/url] Good Luck! Glad to have you on board! [/QUOTE]
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