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<blockquote data-quote="7magcreedmoor" data-source="post: 976937" data-attributes="member: 48559"><p>While some may say the '06 isn't the best for long range shooting, for anything out to 600 or so it is plenty. The original purpose of the round included breaking a cavalry charge by killing the horses, so moose and bears, no great strain. If you handload, you can use any bullet that your twist rate will stabilize that also groups well. If you already own one, go to it. If you are shopping for a rifle, I would suggest something in a 7mm diameter, as there are high BC bullets available that won't generate extreme recoil when pushed fast. The .30 cal bullets with similar BC will smack you noticeably firmer. A nice 6.5 bore will be even more pleasant to shoot, and many folks don't blush at the thought of going after bear and moose with a 140grainer out of even something as "moderate" as the centenarian 6.5x55 Swede. 6mm is getting a bit on the smallish side for the larger species you mentioned, but will still kill 'em, as has been demonstrated quite often. "Optimum" is a rather nebulous term in the LR world, and you can find thousands of opinions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="7magcreedmoor, post: 976937, member: 48559"] While some may say the '06 isn't the best for long range shooting, for anything out to 600 or so it is plenty. The original purpose of the round included breaking a cavalry charge by killing the horses, so moose and bears, no great strain. If you handload, you can use any bullet that your twist rate will stabilize that also groups well. If you already own one, go to it. If you are shopping for a rifle, I would suggest something in a 7mm diameter, as there are high BC bullets available that won't generate extreme recoil when pushed fast. The .30 cal bullets with similar BC will smack you noticeably firmer. A nice 6.5 bore will be even more pleasant to shoot, and many folks don't blush at the thought of going after bear and moose with a 140grainer out of even something as "moderate" as the centenarian 6.5x55 Swede. 6mm is getting a bit on the smallish side for the larger species you mentioned, but will still kill 'em, as has been demonstrated quite often. "Optimum" is a rather nebulous term in the LR world, and you can find thousands of opinions. [/QUOTE]
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