The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 30-06 vs .308 for mid to long range?

Mystro · January 20, 2014, 06:18 PM

The 308 would be my first choice simply because its recoil is less which contributes to its stellar accuracy. The 30-06 shoots the same bullet with a bit more recoil on a longer action. If I wanted a long range hunting round on a long action, it would be a 270 instead of a 30-06 for its superior balistic coefficiency. All three are outstanding big game calibers.

January 20, 2014, 06:18 PM	#3
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 1,528	The 308 would be my first choice simply because its recoil is less which contributes to its stellar accuracy. The 30-06 shoots the same bullet with a bit more recoil on a longer action. If I wanted a long range hunting round on a long action, it would be a 270 instead of a 30-06 for its superior balistic coefficiency. All three are outstanding big game calibers. __________________ "I'm a good guy with a gun" What do I care if I give up some freedom or rights?....The Goverment will take care of me. This kind of thinking is now in the majority and it should concern you. "Ask not what you can do for your country, but what free entitlements you can bleed from your country"