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Dan Newberry · June 30, 2013, 10:00 PM

In short, though this will no doubt get lost in the noise here... it's *recoil*...

There is no reason the 30-06 can't be just as accurate as the 308, but it's the recoil control that makes the difference. If one can control the recoil, then the two cartridges are equally accurate.

June 30, 2013, 10:00 PM	#37
Dan Newberry Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Location: Wytheville, VA Posts: 216	In short, though this will no doubt get lost in the noise here... it's recoil... There is no reason the 30-06 can't be just as accurate as the 308, but it's the recoil control that makes the difference. If one can control the recoil, then the two cartridges are equally accurate. __________________ *www.BANGSTEEL.com* Practical Long Range Rifle Courses... Optimal Charge Weight handload consulting