Pathfinder45
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Reloading makes every caliber more versatile. But if you are limited to factory ammo, I don't think any other caliber has as many options as the 30-'06. And this is coming from a 270 guy....
I crawl up their butts before I shoot... so I don't need much power in a rifle.depends on how far away they are...
All I can picture is Ace ventura and the rhino....I crawl up their butts before I shoot... so I don't need much power in a rifle.
The 30-06 is likely over-kill for most things.
Whelen was very right about some things and not so right about others.
I live in Mississippi and used to hunt across soybean fields. The 30-06 has always been my go to rifle but I wanted something that shot a little flatter for those long shots so I got a 257 Weatherby Magnum. I used it for about 6 or 7 years and killed some deer with it but moved away from the soybean fields in 99 and never hunted with it again.
Excessive meat damage caused by bone splinters being turned into secondary projectiles, blood shot meat, large entrance and exit wounds where dirt and debris can enter.What's your definition of "overkill"?
I used a 130 grain bullet in a .308 Winchester to kill a deer...huge entrance wound with a blown-out front shoulder. Way too much meat damage.If you want to shoot flat you load a 30-06 up with 130 gr bullets. Done deal.
If you do not read any of the other responses, why should anyone read yours?I haven’t read any of the responses, but just want to kick the hornets nest to get the natives in an uproar again…
The reason for the magnum over the 06…the extra velocity (which equals greater energy) makes up for the lack of shot placement
Doesn’t Alaska have a minimum cartridge for use on Brown/ Grizzly ? I’m thing it’s magnum.
I haven’t read any of the responses, but just want to kick the hornets nest to get the natives in an uproar again
The reason for the magnum over the 06…the extra velocity (which equals greater energy) makes up for the lack of shot placement.
JustJake, What mag are you shooting and longest yardage you taken critter?