Comments on: Match Results for .308 Win vs. .30-06 — Surprising Findings

By: Tony Grahek

Tony Grahek — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 21:08:23 +0000

The 308 case is load to a higher pressure than the 06, so out to 1000 yards with the 168 grain match bullets they are competitive, but the 06 with the larger case when loaded with the 200 to 220 grain bullets it gets the edge over the 308.
Compare the 06 to the 300 win mag, close but not so much after 1000 yds, the larger case of the belted 300 win mag is far above the performance of the 06.
I would feel comfortable using the 308, 30-06 on larger game, including Elk, Moose, Caribou, Deer, and Black Bear. The 300 mag will do the job, but it is overkill for deer, and black bear, while 180 grain will work guite well on Elk, Moose, I use the 300 mag for elk and moose with 180 grain Speer Grand Slams.

By: Jimmie Burleigh

Jimmie Burleigh — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:11:35 +0000

With bullet and powder technology these days shouldn’t the 30-06 have a better edge over 308 and be closer to 300 mag or ultra mag numbers from back in the day now ??

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:36:29 +0000

When the first .308 bolt rifle appeared at the National Matches at Camp Perry it was a true game changer. For offhand and rapid fire events it left the 30-06 in the dust. At 600 yards the two cartridges are relatively even. At 1000 yards, advantage goes to the 30-06. Keep in mind back in those days a shooter could only use a .30 caliber bullet for this type of competition. Thank you German for another great article!

By: Tom Alves

Tom Alves — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:41:52 +0000

I can’t argue with Herman’s article but recoil comes into play when considering the difference in the two cartridges. One of those two rifles pictured now has a 308 chambered barrel on it.
TA

By: David Hollister

David Hollister — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 20:43:26 +0000

The opening lines suggest that the .308 is s shortened 30-06.

This is not so. The .308 was actually developed from the .300 Savage, and a .308 chamber cannot be reamed out to 30-06.

By: Dasher

Dasher — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:55:12 +0000

With great respect to German, keep in mind he shoots from a sling and using iron sights. This is pretty much a discipline where the shooter is the limiting factor, not so much the cartridge.

If you look at the statistics, keeping the above in mind, you will see that all three pretty much shoot the same meaning the case is not the biggest factor here.

By: Marc

Marc — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:44:12 +0000

And 6.5×55 leaves them all in the dust.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:49:41 +0000

I like the 30-06. It’s great for antelope hunting in Wyoming even in the rain and with a 20 knot crosswind at a 45 degree angle. Of course in those conditions I don’t like to exceed 500 yards. I’ll add I’ve never had to shoot more than once to down an antelope at these ranges and conditions.

By: Rikky

Rikky — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:03:16 +0000

I feel the same way about the 303 British against the 308 Win. With modern guns and loads I feel the balance would be tipped back to the 303 in the hands of a good rifleman.