Can you folks give me the pros and cons of the two cartridges? I have heard that the .308 is more accurate. I have heard that the 30-06 is more flexible in terms of bullet weights and powder loads. Surplus ammo is cheap for both... at my local gun shop I can buy surplus ammo for $5-6 a box of 20 for either. I know that the 30-06 adds about a 100fps given a factory bullet weight, but the deer ain't gonna know the difference.
Why do I ask? I am trying to make my mind up between a CMP Garand M1, a Savage Model 10 heavy barrel (24 inch) bolt action, or a Browning A-Bolt Hunter.
Purpose is primary deer hunting, second shooting fun, third home defense.
Why do I ask? I am trying to make my mind up between a CMP Garand M1, a Savage Model 10 heavy barrel (24 inch) bolt action, or a Browning A-Bolt Hunter.
Purpose is primary deer hunting, second shooting fun, third home defense.