[M700]

The link takes you to an article by me, as well as a video of Gavin and I talking about the 30-06 as a hunting cartridge:

https://ultimatereloader.com/2021/08/23 ... g-results/

Enjoy! Guy

 

[rkj]

I read the write up and liked it. I've used 57.0 grains of IMR, H and Accurate 4350 for years in my Ruger 77. It's a great round and will always have a place in my safe.

 

[Prickle Farmer]

I call my .30/06 Sako my 'laser beam'. Whatever I point it at falls over.

 

[10Glocks]

Well written and interesting article. I don't handload, but the .30-06 is my go to for rifle hunting. I hunted for many years with an inherited 1950s vintage Mannlicher-Schönauer with a 70 vintage Weaker K4 in a Paul Jaeger QD mount. I retired that rifle years ago to preserve it for my son (he'll be its 3rd generation owner) and replaced it with a Ruger M77 stainless steel in a boat paddle stock. I hunted deer with that until recently when that went to my son and now I have an X-Bolt as its primary replacement. Just about everything I've ever killed with a .30-06 fell to a run of the mill Remington 150 grain Core Lokt or Federal Hi-Shok, from deep woods to bean-field deer, and Maine black bears. I've never lost an animal after being hit with a .30-06, and rarely had to make a second shot. Moreover, I've never recovered a bullet from an animal I've shot with a .30-06. They've all passed through.

If one were new to hunting, I'd recommend 3 guns to get them through a lifetime of hunting anything in North America. A scoped .22 LR, a pump 12 gauge with choke tubes, and a bolt action .30-06. That's the meat. Anything else in addition to that is just gravy.

Long live the .30-06!

 

[OLSKOOL]

for decades i used 4895 in my 30-06 rifles because the military used it in there match ammo. it works well and is accurate. but about 10 years ago i switched to 4350 and it is the powder for me now in the 06, and good video!

 

[ballistics04]

Good write-up, thanks for sharing! I've always used H4350 in my 30-06. I'll be switching over to Sta-Ball 6.5 real soon, due to the lack of availability of H4350.

 

[Padraig]

Nicely done and informative...Even for an old 30/06 fan.

Padraig

 

[Drm50]

The 30/06 is the perfect all around rifle. I had many of them and shot many rounds through them. My standard load for my Win pre 64 model 70s was Jack O’Connors pet load of 57.0 gr of IMR-4350 & 150gr bullet. It never failed to shoot in any bolt action that I owned.
I only have two 30/06 left. A pre64 M-70 and a 1895 Win. The 1895 is old gun and design calls to keep pressure down 45000 or less. Still use 49.5gr of IMR-4350 with 170gr RN for hunting. The Rem 170gr bullet was dropped years ago. I hoard them for hunting deer. I shoot my 1895 a lot using Match brass and pulled bullets from 30/40 Krag.
If I was in the famous “ if you could only have one” predicament, it would be a good bolt action 06.

 

[M700]

Drm50 - that's a Really Nice old rifle.

 

[OLSKOOL]

my favorite bullet for the 06 and 308 is a sierra 165gr. GK BTHP they are absolutely devastating on SC deer. one afternoon i was in a box stand, my brother was in the woods. at almost dark a deer came out on a 500yd shooting lane. it was so late i thought he was further away than he was. i did not know if it was a buck or doe, didn't matter we were after meat. i put the cross wires on him and the 06 roared. i got down and my brother came to me. he said where was the deer? i said about 200yds. we looked and nothing, he said are you sure he wasn't closer, i said no. he walked back about 100yds. he said he was here. i said no he was further down. he said come look at this and tell me he wasn't standing here! i went and looked and it looked like a murder scene! there was blood in a 6ft. circle! the deer ran in a pine field, there was so much blood you could walk fast or run and keep up with the trail! we found a 6 point buck at the end of it. i have shot those bullets ever since. once i shot another 6 point at 100yds, with a 308, he ran 60yds through water and there was blood sprayed on bushes and even on top of the water!

 

[memtb]

The 30-06 is a great cartridge that will completely satisfy the needs of any hunter across the world for 90% of big game hunting.

I’ve loaded (including some cast bullets) for friends and relatives, since the late ‘70’s.....but, never owned my own 30-06 until several years ago. I immediately loaded a few rounds for it.....and put it away. If someone (friend or family) finds themselves in need of a loaner for the hunting season....it would be available. Nutt’n wrong with the ‘06, I’ll just continue to use the same ole rifle/cartridge that I’ve used since 1990. I’ll probably go to my grave never having killed anything with the 30-06 Springfield! memtb

 

[Drm50]

Drm50 - that's a Really Nice old rifle.

I have buddy that bought new repro 1895 in 30/06. The rest of the crew call us the Blues Brothers and our 95s, strumming pieces. We tell them the only thing singing the blues is them when our 95s are hanging deer on the meat pole. Just call me Elwood.

 

[Ret_Eng]

I am down to a '52 Rem Mod 721 in 30-06, gave my Marlin XL7W 30-06 to sonny boy. That old Remmy is staying with me--I use IMR-4064 and a 165 gr Hornady Interlock SP for my hunting. Ya need to man up when shooting my '06 since the original aluminum butt plate has not been replaced by a modern recoil pad.

 

[94win30wcf]

I have buddy that bought new repro 1895 in 30/06. The rest of the crew call us the Blues Brothers and our 95s, strumming pieces. We tell them the only thing singing the blues is them when our 95s are hanging deer on the meat pole. Just call me Elwood.

Ive taken notice of the new 95s where did you find one!

 

[Drm50]

This was probably 15y -20yrs ago. Buddy bought his at a Gander Mountain near Little Washington Pa.
I had a 405 for a few months. Just wasn’t “real” and I traded it off. I never ran into a good deal on a nice 405. I will have to admit the new 1895s most likely are stronger, better steel. Buddies shoots good too.
I shot a lot of running doubles on deer with my 95. Also shot a triple on deer and one on wild hog with it. Gun fits me perfect. It swings like a fine shot gun and action feels like it’s on bearings. I really ain’t sporting to use, it don’t miss.

 

[Da Duke]

The 06 is awesome. Period. I LOL when when people think the 45/70 is the T-Rex slayer. Look I love my big bores but math don’t lie. People don’t understand energy, weight and diameter allow deeper penetration. The ‘06 will live a long time. As for T-Rex give me an M-1 with 180 grain pill.
Boy nice 95’s.

 

[Judson]

. . . If one were new to hunting, I'd recommend 3 guns to get them through a lifetime of hunting anything in North America. A scoped .22 LR, a pump 12 gauge with choke tubes, and a bolt action .30-06. That's the meat. Anything else in addition to that is just gravy.

That’s so very true - just don’t tell my wife. 😉

 

[Cowboy23*]

30-06 is a caliber that I grab to go hunting as ammo (before the shortages) could be found anywhere. You want to use a caliber that is popular especially if you are going on an out of town hunt in case you lose your ammo. Exotic calibers will not be stocked by the average gun shop.

 

[marlinluvr]

Nice article on my favorite caliber too Guy! Killed more deer with the 30-06 than any other and if I had to pick, IT would be the one! So far have only used factory ammo, but recently got the components to start rollin' my own...just need to take the time to do it!

 

[HILL COUNTRY SHOOTER]

I've always said if I was only going to have one centerfire rifle, it would be a .30-06
due to it's versatility and normally available ammo