30-06 what else can be shoot

wop · January 31, 2009, 06:14 PM

I got a Remington model 700 today (30-06)
I wanted to find out what rounds can be shot from that gun aside from the standard 30-06 rounds?

Gbro · January 31, 2009, 06:27 PM

30-06 Accelerators

30-06 Tracers

30-06 Blanks

Bitmap · January 31, 2009, 11:59 PM

Add Remington Managed Recoil to that list.

Really, all of these are standard .30-06 rounds. They all use the same case, except some blanks may have a slightly longer neck which is crimped closed.

There isn't another smaller compatible round like .38 Special for the .357 Magnum, if that's what you are asking.

Swampghost · February 1, 2009, 12:03 AM

AP's if you can find a source. Link-belt stuff is pretty common.

medic0079 · February 1, 2009, 12:33 AM

nothing 30-06 is all.... not the same as 357 and 38, dont work that way on rifles... if it did i guess .308 would be the next size down, or maybe 8mm....
DON'T try it though 30-06 is all that will work!!!!

Buzzcook · February 1, 2009, 02:27 AM

The .30-06 comes in a variety of flavors from 110gr up to 250gr, though I've only heard rumors about that last one. It also varies from a copper alloy bullet to steel jacketed lead. There are probably more types of bullets for the .30-06 and more different propellant charges than any other center fire cartridge.

Pick what you want to shoot and the odds are good that there's a round for the .30-06 that will do the job.

kraigwy · February 1, 2009, 03:36 AM

Nothing, if you have a 30-06 then you shoot 30-06. Differant weights, and the viarity of military rounds listed above, but they are 30-06.

I dont know what you are looking for. I'll assume its an alternitive to the pricey '06 ammo, if thats the case, then try shooting cast bullets. I have had good luch shooting cast bullets. Accurate and its about as cheap of shooting as you can get.

Even the army over the years developed loads using cast bullets for gallery or indoor armory ranges. (more so the national guard then the army).

jckeffer · February 1, 2009, 04:27 AM

Your can load just about any .30 caliber bullet (.306 - .308 diameter) and shoot them in a 30.06. In fact you can even find legitimate 30.06 loading data for pretty much any .30 caliber bullet. I've loaded (and shot) 55 gr .224 w/sabot, 110gr plinkers, 130 gr hollow points, 150 gr (all types) 162 gr AP, 165gr, 180gr and 220gr (kicks like a mule). Besides being an extremely effect hunting bullet for all No. American big game, there is no other cartridge that offers the range of reloading possibilities and versatility. It can be as accurate as any caliber around. Doubters - Google Carlos Hathcock.

Gbro · February 1, 2009, 09:31 AM

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Your can load just about any .30 caliber bullet (.306 - .308 diameter) and shoot them in a 30.06.

While most of us will understand exactly what you are talking about, This OP just might not be one of them.
We have to remember that many novices refer to cartridges as bullets.

fisherman66 · February 1, 2009, 09:41 AM

Yup, I wonder what percentage of the pop. thinks a bullet is the entire loaded cartridge ready to be fired.

If it doesn't say "30-06" on the box do not shoot it from your rifle.

j.chappell · February 1, 2009, 09:51 AM

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Your can load just about any .30 caliber bullet (.306 - .308 diameter) and shoot them in a 30.06.

I've been around a while and I have never seen a .306" .30-06 Springfield. Is this an odd ball of some type?

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Besides being an extremely effect hunting bullet for all No. American big game, there is no other cartridge that offers the range of reloading possibilities and versatility.

How about the 300 Winchester Magnum let alone any other 30 caliber cartridge that can push the same range of bullets at near and above the 06's levels?

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Nothing, if you have a 30-06 then you shoot 30-06. Differant weights, and the viarity of military rounds listed above, but they are 30-06.

Exactly right, don’t ever shoot any ammunition that is not designated as .30-06 Springfield.

J.

Slamfire · February 1, 2009, 10:02 AM

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I got a Remington model 700 today (30-06)
I wanted to find out what rounds can be shot from that gun aside from the standard 30-06 rounds?

I guess I want to summarize what I have read. That is any factory loaded 30-06 cartridge can be safely fired in your rifle. But only 30-06 rounds.

All factory rounds are loaded so that their pressures are safe to use in all modern 30-06 bolt rifles. If this was a semi automatic, then not all factory ammunition is appropriate, because gas systems limit what a gas gun can use.

Your rifle is one of the strongest, safest rifles on the market, and I hope you enjoy yours.

.351winchester · February 2, 2009, 08:29 PM

http://www.mcace.com/adapters.htm

January 31, 2009, 06:14 PM	#1
wop Junior Member Join Date: January 31, 2009 Posts: 1	30-06 what else can be shoot I got a Remington model 700 today (30-06) I wanted to find out what rounds can be shot from that gun aside from the standard 30-06 rounds?

January 31, 2009, 06:27 PM	#2
Gbro Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,084	30-06 Accelerators 30-06 Tracers 30-06 Blanks __________________ Gbro CGVS For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, But to us who are being saved, It Is The Power Of God. 1Corinthians 1-18

February 1, 2009, 12:03 AM	#4
Swampghost Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: Florida, east coast Posts: 2,106	AP's if you can find a source. Link-belt stuff is pretty common. __________________ NRA Patron Member

February 1, 2009, 03:36 AM	#7
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	Nothing, if you have a 30-06 then you shoot 30-06. Differant weights, and the viarity of military rounds listed above, but they are 30-06. I dont know what you are looking for. I'll assume its an alternitive to the pricey '06 ammo, if thats the case, then try shooting cast bullets. I have had good luch shooting cast bullets. Accurate and its about as cheap of shooting as you can get. Even the army over the years developed loads using cast bullets for gallery or indoor armory ranges. (more so the national guard then the army). __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

February 1, 2009, 09:41 AM	#10
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	Yup, I wonder what percentage of the pop. thinks a bullet is the entire loaded cartridge ready to be fired. If it doesn't say "30-06" on the box do not shoot it from your rifle. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

January 31, 2009, 11:59 PM	#3
Bitmap Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2001 Posts: 388	Add Remington Managed Recoil to that list. Really, all of these are standard .30-06 rounds. They all use the same case, except some blanks may have a slightly longer neck which is crimped closed. There isn't another smaller compatible round like .38 Special for the .357 Magnum, if that's what you are asking.

February 1, 2009, 12:33 AM	#5
medic0079 Member Join Date: November 21, 2008 Location: Gainesville FL Posts: 40	nothing 30-06 is all.... not the same as 357 and 38, dont work that way on rifles... if it did i guess .308 would be the next size down, or maybe 8mm.... DON'T try it though 30-06 is all that will work!!!!

February 1, 2009, 02:27 AM	#6
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	The .30-06 comes in a variety of flavors from 110gr up to 250gr, though I've only heard rumors about that last one. It also varies from a copper alloy bullet to steel jacketed lead. There are probably more types of bullets for the .30-06 and more different propellant charges than any other center fire cartridge. Pick what you want to shoot and the odds are good that there's a round for the .30-06 that will do the job.

February 1, 2009, 04:27 AM	#8
jckeffer Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2007 Posts: 185	Your can load just about any .30 caliber bullet (.306 - .308 diameter) and shoot them in a 30.06. In fact you can even find legitimate 30.06 loading data for pretty much any .30 caliber bullet. I've loaded (and shot) 55 gr .224 w/sabot, 110gr plinkers, 130 gr hollow points, 150 gr (all types) 162 gr AP, 165gr, 180gr and 220gr (kicks like a mule). Besides being an extremely effect hunting bullet for all No. American big game, there is no other cartridge that offers the range of reloading possibilities and versatility. It can be as accurate as any caliber around. Doubters - Google Carlos Hathcock.

February 2, 2009, 08:29 PM	#13
.351winchester Junior member Join Date: December 31, 2005 Location: MI Posts: 1,013	http://www.mcace.com/adapters.htm