The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - .308 vs 30-06?!

bamaranger · May 12, 2012, 09:45 PM

On paper, the '06 has a SLIGHT edge, especially with heavier slugs. But we don't shoot game on paper. In the field, I think the difference between the two is moot.

Given the variances of rifles, barrel length, loads, dx to target, etc, they perform the same.

I like the .308 due to the short action, which is less rifle to tote.

Get the rifle you like, and find an elk.

May 12, 2012, 09:45 PM	#4
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,303	hair splitting On paper, the '06 has a SLIGHT edge, especially with heavier slugs. But we don't shoot game on paper. In the field, I think the difference between the two is moot. Given the variances of rifles, barrel length, loads, dx to target, etc, they perform the same. I like the .308 due to the short action, which is less rifle to tote. Get the rifle you like, and find an elk.