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Jack O'Conner · November 16, 2012, 08:00 AM

I've owned my .308 since 1971 and its taken game from moose to mule deer. Very accurate and plenty of power. In contrast, I owned a 30-06 briefly and found the excessive recoil too much for me and sold it. I'm no fan of recoil.

I can load 200 grain Speer bullets in my .308 but velocity suffers. But I discovered that Nosler Partition 180's shoot flatter and penetrate deeply. So these Premium 180's are my favorite for truley big animals.

The hunter with a 30-06 rifle can shoot heavy 220 grain bullets. This may be considered an advantage by some. But I'm not convinced I'll ever need to shoot 220 grain bullets.

30-06 has been proven as a reliable big game cartridge wherever game is hunted. It's been around for over 100 years.

.308 has been proven as a reliable big game cartridge wherever game is hunted. It's been around for over 50 years.

Jack

November 16, 2012, 08:00 AM	#40
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	I've owned my .308 since 1971 and its taken game from moose to mule deer. Very accurate and plenty of power. In contrast, I owned a 30-06 briefly and found the excessive recoil too much for me and sold it. I'm no fan of recoil. I can load 200 grain Speer bullets in my .308 but velocity suffers. But I discovered that Nosler Partition 180's shoot flatter and penetrate deeply. So these Premium 180's are my favorite for truley big animals. The hunter with a 30-06 rifle can shoot heavy 220 grain bullets. This may be considered an advantage by some. But I'm not convinced I'll ever need to shoot 220 grain bullets. 30-06 has been proven as a reliable big game cartridge wherever game is hunted. It's been around for over 100 years. .308 has been proven as a reliable big game cartridge wherever game is hunted. It's been around for over 50 years. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.