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pmsmith2032 · June 20, 2018, 06:23 AM

Thanks! After doing some further research I think I am going to just stick with the 30-06 in a new rifle. Comparison between the .308 and 30-06 seem very close. Since I already have the reloading dies, powders, cases, bullets and lots of loaded cartridges, I would save quite a bit by sticking with the '06.

That being said, I am still looking at the Ruger American, Ruger American Predator, Savage Axis II, and Savage Arms Trophy Hunter XP. I've also started to look at the Howa 1500 and the Weatherby Vanguard. All look to be around $500 or under. Would any of these rifles be better in a 30-06 than others? Since I will be hunting out of a blind/treestand, weight isn't an issue. I'm thinking a heavier rifle would help with recoil.

The '06 load I'm currently using is 55.5 grains of Hodgdon H414 pushing a Speer 165 grain Spitzer Boat. What would be a good load for whitetail (deep woods....shots normally under 100 yards) that would would decrease recoil?

June 20, 2018, 06:23 AM	#20
pmsmith2032 Member Join Date: October 30, 2013 Posts: 37	Thanks! After doing some further research I think I am going to just stick with the 30-06 in a new rifle. Comparison between the .308 and 30-06 seem very close. Since I already have the reloading dies, powders, cases, bullets and lots of loaded cartridges, I would save quite a bit by sticking with the '06. That being said, I am still looking at the Ruger American, Ruger American Predator, Savage Axis II, and Savage Arms Trophy Hunter XP. I've also started to look at the Howa 1500 and the Weatherby Vanguard. All look to be around $500 or under. Would any of these rifles be better in a 30-06 than others? Since I will be hunting out of a blind/treestand, weight isn't an issue. I'm thinking a heavier rifle would help with recoil. The '06 load I'm currently using is 55.5 grains of Hodgdon H414 pushing a Speer 165 grain Spitzer Boat. What would be a good load for whitetail (deep woods....shots normally under 100 yards) that would would decrease recoil?