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Biff Tannen · January 20, 2013, 10:15 PM

Ok, I've recently inherited an M-1 30 Caliber...
Being a handgun guy, and never had a rifle before, I've done hours of research to find out how the .30 Caliber round relates to 30-30 and 30-06.
The more I read about it, the more confused I am.
Are they the same bullet fired out of different casings?
Are they similar?
Or are they different rounds all together?
Sorry to ask such an elementary question, but I'm not a rifle guy, have done fruitless research, and would appreciate the explanation!
Thank you much, and God Bless The US!

January 20, 2013, 10:15 PM	#1
Biff Tannen Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2010 Location: Hill Valley Posts: 265	Advice, please! .30 Caliber vs 30-06 vs 30-30... Ok, I've recently inherited an M-1 30 Caliber... Being a handgun guy, and never had a rifle before, I've done hours of research to find out how the .30 Caliber round relates to 30-30 and 30-06. The more I read about it, the more confused I am. Are they the same bullet fired out of different casings? Are they similar? Or are they different rounds all together? Sorry to ask such an elementary question, but I'm not a rifle guy, have done fruitless research, and would appreciate the explanation! Thank you much, and God Bless The US! __________________ - BIFF TANNEN - The great-grandson of Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen.