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Caliber question for rifle build
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<blockquote data-quote="Varmint Hunter" data-source="post: 214140" data-attributes="member: 313"><p>.308, IMO.</p><p></p><p>There is no real advantage to a 30-06 in such a short barrel. Actually, I'd recommend a .308 even if the barrel were a bit longer. The shorter action may be an advantage if that reduction in OAL is meaningful to you. It should also be more rigid and potentially more accurate, at least in theory.</p><p></p><p>For the non-reloader there is more quality target ammo available for the .308. Also lots of inexpensive target ammo.</p><p></p><p>I'd only consider the 30-06 if I wanted maximum performance in a non-magnum rifle. The 06 will give you 100-150 ft/sec more velocity depending on barrel length and bullet weight. For the use that you mentioned, a 100 ft/sec won't make a bit of difference.</p><p></p><p>Both cartridges have a history of accurate performance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Varmint Hunter, post: 214140, member: 313"] .308, IMO. There is no real advantage to a 30-06 in such a short barrel. Actually, I'd recommend a .308 even if the barrel were a bit longer. The shorter action may be an advantage if that reduction in OAL is meaningful to you. It should also be more rigid and potentially more accurate, at least in theory. For the non-reloader there is more quality target ammo available for the .308. Also lots of inexpensive target ammo. I'd only consider the 30-06 if I wanted maximum performance in a non-magnum rifle. The 06 will give you 100-150 ft/sec more velocity depending on barrel length and bullet weight. For the use that you mentioned, a 100 ft/sec won't make a bit of difference. Both cartridges have a history of accurate performance. [/QUOTE]
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