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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 1015001" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>What we know is that both rifles are .308 caliber. The difference is iin the case length which also translates into case capacity. </p><p>IMO, the shorter case length of the .308 is the only real advantage. When the 30-06 was developed, propellants as efficient as they are today and the case capacity was necessary to obtain the performance standards established for the 30 cal military round. But the longer cases require a longer action (which translates into a slower action due to bolt cycle time requirements) and add weight to the rifle.</p><p>Both rifles, IMO, are sufficiently accurate and provide enough "punch" for any hunting requirements in North America. I do believe that the .308 offers slightly better ballistics and is, if only moderately, capable of greater accuracy. But for hunting purposes and in the hands of a skilled shooter, I would offer that there isn't enough difference in accuracy potential </p><p>between the two to get excited about.</p><p>Whether the longer barrel has an advantage over the shorter barrel depends on several factors. Up to a point, the shorter barrel may not make effective use of the energy provided by the powder charge or, conversely, the longer barrel may use the energy but lose its usefulness due to increased drag over distance. So barrel length choices may depend more on what the intended load and preferred muzzle velocity numbers are. Personally, I like the 24 inch barrel as a good compromise in a hunting rifle. I do shoot some 26 inch barrel guns but in my experience (and in most reliable field test data I've read over the years) the added length adds weight without any appreciable effect in accuracy. So If I'm going to work with a 26 inch barrel it will be added length only in support of a muzzle brake.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 1015001, member: 50867"] What we know is that both rifles are .308 caliber. The difference is iin the case length which also translates into case capacity. IMO, the shorter case length of the .308 is the only real advantage. When the 30-06 was developed, propellants as efficient as they are today and the case capacity was necessary to obtain the performance standards established for the 30 cal military round. But the longer cases require a longer action (which translates into a slower action due to bolt cycle time requirements) and add weight to the rifle. Both rifles, IMO, are sufficiently accurate and provide enough "punch" for any hunting requirements in North America. I do believe that the .308 offers slightly better ballistics and is, if only moderately, capable of greater accuracy. But for hunting purposes and in the hands of a skilled shooter, I would offer that there isn't enough difference in accuracy potential between the two to get excited about. Whether the longer barrel has an advantage over the shorter barrel depends on several factors. Up to a point, the shorter barrel may not make effective use of the energy provided by the powder charge or, conversely, the longer barrel may use the energy but lose its usefulness due to increased drag over distance. So barrel length choices may depend more on what the intended load and preferred muzzle velocity numbers are. Personally, I like the 24 inch barrel as a good compromise in a hunting rifle. I do shoot some 26 inch barrel guns but in my experience (and in most reliable field test data I've read over the years) the added length adds weight without any appreciable effect in accuracy. So If I'm going to work with a 26 inch barrel it will be added length only in support of a muzzle brake. [/QUOTE]
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