30-06??

[xsn10s]

A 30-06 is about the max recoil I want to shoot in a really light hunting rifle. If you were strictly shooting targets then A 6.5 CM would be fine, manbun optional. For hunting a 6.5 CM is fine too. I just believe an 30-06 would be better for elk, especially with a 200 plus grain bullet.

 

[xsn10s]

Wow...do you pull kids aside at the mall and whisper in their ear Santa Claus isn't real?

Oh dude!!!! LOL, how did I miss that one lol.

 

[cabelasken]

the 30-06 is a fine round and is capable of taking most North American game animals from a good distance. Reloading and experimentation will bring great results, but there are enough factory loads available that at least several will be optimal in your rifle.

 

[Jon Bischof]

the 30-06 is a fine round and is capable of taking most North American game animals from a good distance. Reloading and experimentation will bring great results, but there are enough factory loads available that at least several will be optimal in your rifle.

I Freely admit That 30-06 is overkill for whitetail deer. But I like to slaughter animals not just killed them. You Don't have to use a bullet that causes massive tissue damage to put them down. Just a good expanding bullet with a complete pass through. And I like the extra thump that 30-06 puts on them.

 

[Lenny Foffa]

Boys ,I think this horse is dead. 2 pretty good reasons to Shoot the 06 . #1 because its great all around cartridge with a super reputation and #2 because you WANT TOO!!!!