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Jerry45 · March 25, 2013, 12:12 PM

I fell for this one myself. Up until 9 months ago. .308 is more accurate than 03-06. I didn't realize it was BS until I got my custom built, on a Remington 700 action. 308 and shot my 40 year old factory 700 with skinny barrel against it. Of course the 06 wasn't as accurate out of the box. Put it (the 06) in a good stock and it shoots as well as the 308. When I say as well, bot rifles shoot sub, sub MOA. I've heard it my whole life and read every other day on this board that 308 is more accurate than 30-06. I'd like to know how and why this roomer/myth got started.

March 25, 2013, 12:12 PM	#4
Jerry45 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2000 Location: Metairie, Louisiana Posts: 890	I fell for this one myself. Up until 9 months ago. .308 is more accurate than 03-06. I didn't realize it was BS until I got my custom built, on a Remington 700 action. 308 and shot my 40 year old factory 700 with skinny barrel against it. Of course the 06 wasn't as accurate out of the box. Put it (the 06) in a good stock and it shoots as well as the 308. When I say as well, bot rifles shoot sub, sub MOA. I've heard it my whole life and read every other day on this board that 308 is more accurate than 30-06. I'd like to know how and why this roomer/myth got started. __________________ Guns are not dangerous! People are! RKBA!