Who still shoots the old 06
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A lot of people say the 308 can basically do what the 3006 can do. I have 2 308s and like them but I beg to differ. My 26" barreled 308 gets the velocity up pretty good but the 30-06 can cruise along and do the same with a 24 or even 22 inch barrel. You have to really run the 308 hard to get it close. Theres a bit more versatility in the 06 and I have shot several 06's that were tack drivers. Not trying to take away from the 308, I love mine, but the 06 has a little more gas in the tank if you need it and works with a bit shorter barrel.
jjmp
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For many years I didn't have one . Then I thought what the heck . Brass was easily found so had one put together with a longer then normal barrel length . Settled on a 5.5 contour Hart bbl 1/10 twist ss, 27.25 inch's long ,had a brake installed and it's been a blast to shoot,but the Kipplinger set trigger was worth it also . To me a 22 inch bbl is too short a 24 should be standard on the 06 & 270 wcf. Got a 28 pipe on a 308 it's heavier and made for target shooting it shines with the 125's & 155's, tops out with 190's , yes the old 06 is plenty good, how sharp-eyed is the shooter can we give Annie-Okely a run for the ging? . Cheers 
I'm with you. I don't care much for short barrels on the 06 or 270 either. And on many other calibers as well.For many years I didn't have one . Then I thought what the heck . Brass was easily found so had one put together with a longer then normal barrel length . Settled on a 5.5 contour Hart bbl 1/10 twist ss, 27.25 inch's long ,had a brake installed and it's been a blast to shoot,but the Kipplinger set trigger was worth it also . To me a 22 inch bbl is too short a 24 should be standard on the 06 & 270 wcf. Got a 28 pipe on a 308 it's heavier and made for target shooting it shines with the 125's & 155's, tops out with 190's , yes the old 06 is plenty good, how sharp-eyed is the shooter can we give Annie-Okely a run for the ging? . Cheers
One of my 30-06 rifles has a 28 inch Kreiger, my favorite bolt action rifle.
LOL! My .270 AI has a 30" Lilja 3G 1:8" #6 specifically built to propel the 165/175 Matrix VLDs.
FEENIX, You and I must be brothers from another mother. I think we would get along.
270AI sounds quite interesting. I like anything with the 30/06 parent case
jjmp
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It's fun to think outside the box,we pay for it dearly might as well enjoy the fruits. Cheers 
As previously noted, I also have a .30 Gibbs - https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/30-gibbs-is-finally-ready.242088/
Ncsporter86
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Ncsporter86
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Based off this illustration alone, i just learned a lot!
Ncsporter86
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Here is the latest one. Remington 700 blueprinted action, Timney trigger, carbon stock. Took a gamble on this one. Was considered "new old stock" as this was one that was built after Remington went out of business. I added the scope and the trigger. That is what I can handle.. Stocks, trigger and scope HAHA. Elementary as to what some of you do.
Gary in MD
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I had one more deer to put in the freezer for the year and with the weather moving in, the deer were filing into my field yesterday afternoon. The 30-06 was near the front of the safe and was pulled out. A 168 grain Berger @ about 130 yards and it was lights out for the big doe. Pretty predictable for the Ole '06 !
