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Is the .30-06 a good long range caliber?
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<blockquote data-quote="Firecat" data-source="post: 428559" data-attributes="member: 22600"><p>I am currently experimenting with a Remington 30-06. I must say that I am getting excited about it too. The brass is very available. They are not super powder thirsty. The 168 grain Matchkings are shooting well and are are scooting right along at 2929 FPS. Even though I plan to use this initially as a long range practice rifle, I would agree that on game larger than Mule Deer need to be limited to 500 - 550 yards. Deer and smaller probably out to 800. Not to say that it can't be done just not the first choice for me. I watched a friend kill a small Muley last year with a 223. He was shooting a speer 50 grain hollow point. The deer died with one well placed shot. However, it is not what I would recommend. Same principal with the 30-06 at extended ranges.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Firecat, post: 428559, member: 22600"] I am currently experimenting with a Remington 30-06. I must say that I am getting excited about it too. The brass is very available. They are not super powder thirsty. The 168 grain Matchkings are shooting well and are are scooting right along at 2929 FPS. Even though I plan to use this initially as a long range practice rifle, I would agree that on game larger than Mule Deer need to be limited to 500 - 550 yards. Deer and smaller probably out to 800. Not to say that it can't be done just not the first choice for me. I watched a friend kill a small Muley last year with a 223. He was shooting a speer 50 grain hollow point. The deer died with one well placed shot. However, it is not what I would recommend. Same principal with the 30-06 at extended ranges. [/QUOTE]
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