The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - .308 vs 30-06 any truth to the accuracy argument?

Fremmer · May 5, 2007, 09:56 AM

Here's my practical answer:

There is little, if any, difference in accuracy between the two calibers. If you can't hit it with the '06, you almost certainly won't hit it with the .308. Both calibers are usually more accurate than the person shooting the rifle. There is almost no difference in trajectory between the two calibers. If the drop from the .308 causes you to miss, the same thing will happen with the '06. The .308 has a bit less recoil than the '06, but not much. If you flinch with the '06, you'll probably flinch with the .308, too.

Both are great calibers. Take your pick, you can't go wrong with either.

May 5, 2007, 09:56 AM	#10
Fremmer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,482	Here's my practical answer: There is little, if any, difference in accuracy between the two calibers. If you can't hit it with the '06, you almost certainly won't hit it with the .308. Both calibers are usually more accurate than the person shooting the rifle. There is almost no difference in trajectory between the two calibers. If the drop from the .308 causes you to miss, the same thing will happen with the '06. The .308 has a bit less recoil than the '06, but not much. If you flinch with the '06, you'll probably flinch with the .308, too. Both are great calibers. Take your pick, you can't go wrong with either.