It's time for a 30-06

[Texas by God]

January apparently was 30-06 barrel month; I picked up a Remington 700 takeoff barrel for $30 and a Tikka T3X takeoff barrel for $65.
I haven't owned or shot a 30-06 since 1999 so this is a start towards a reunion.....

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[725]

That's too long without a .30-06!

[NC_JEFF]

Welcome home, there are some really good boolits and recipes for an '06. I can't imagine not having one.
Jeff

[Winger Ed.]

It's rather amazing you've survived this long without at least one.

[trails4u]

My Tikka T3 in 0-6 is without a doubt the most accurate rifle I own.... Can't imagine not having that one in my lineup...

[Walks]

The ought-6 was My 2nd center fire rifle. That I bought on My own. Don't have that one anymore. But I've not been without one for the last 53yrs.

[bimus]

When going in to a gun store I find my self looking at every used 06 in the rack .

[TNsailorman]

I was 20 years old when I got my first 30-06 and I haven't been without one since. I will leave this old world before I ever am without one again. james

[dverna]

One of the classic calibers. When I standardized and downsized I came very close to picking the .30/06. Instead went with its little brother... .308. I had thousands of 7.62 military cases. Did not make any sense to have both calibers.

Enjoy your new gun!

[SSGOldfart]

Read the sticky on "The Load" makes the 06 that much better,more fun for sure.

[JohnH]

The 30-06 has been used to shoot down airplanes. I don't think there is anything it's not good for.

[CastingFool]

That was my very first center fire rifle I purchased, back in 1971. I remember the first time shooting it. Expecting a lot of recoil, I was surprised that it didn't seem to kick that much at all. Still have it, even though it's not legal for hunting in the area I live.

[405grain]

Back in 1982, the first centerfire rifle I ever bought was a pre-64 Winchester model 70 (made in 1951) in 30-06. I put a leupold 3x9 scope on it and went hunting deer and pigs. I still have the rifle. At first I had a love/hate relationship with it because it was accurate and powerful, but the steel buttplate made it a cruel mistress. after a couple of years of it killing on one end and wounding on the other I put a Fajen stock on it, and it became hunting perfection. You can't say enough good things about the 30-06.

[racepres]

One of the classic calibers. When I standardized and downsized I came very close to picking the .30/06. Instead went with its little brother... .308. I had thousands of 7.62 military cases. Did not make any sense to have both calibers.

Enjoy your new gun!

I believe it is OK to have both...especially since I do Not prefer the 308 for Cast!!!!!

[dverna]

I believe it is OK to have both...especially since I do Not prefer the 308 for Cast!!!!!

That was good.

My needs are simple...deer and black bear. If the SHTF, two legged predators at long range. Either caliber works...and I do not hunt with cast.

To be honest, I wish I had gone with the .30/06 and bought 1000 cases. Cheap military brass matters if you shoot a lot, and I do not shoot the .308’s much.

[azrednek]

That's too long without a .30-06!

I agree that’s way-way to long and will get’cha demerits on your man card!!

[GregLaROCHE]

I believe it is OK to have both...especially since I do Not prefer the 308 for Cast!!!!!

What do you find different between the 30.06 and .308 when casting?

[racepres]

What do you find different between the 30.06 and .308 when casting?

Absolutely nothing... I simply prefer the Neck of the 30-06...

That was good.

My needs are simple...deer and black bear. If the SHTF, two legged predators at long range. Either caliber works...and I do not hunt with cast.

To be honest, I wish I had gone with the .30/06 and bought 1000 cases. Cheap military brass matters if you shoot a lot, and I do not shoot the .308’s much.

I Shoot Exclusively Cast in my 30-06... the 308??? Condoms!!!!
Kinda like my 222... also cast Only... 7X57 too

[CastingFool]

Back in 1982, the first centerfire rifle I ever bought was a pre-64 Winchester model 70 (made in 1951) in 30-06. I put a leupold 3x9 scope on it and went hunting deer and pigs. I still have the rifle. At first I had a love/hate relationship with it because it was accurate and powerful, but the steel buttplate made it a cruel mistress. after a couple of years of it killing on one end and wounding on the other I put a Fajen stock on it, and it became hunting perfection. You can't say enough good things about the 30-06.

My '06 had an aluminum buttplate. I contacted Remington and bought a recoil pad intended for a 7mm magnum. I did have to cut off a section of the stock, but I ended up having a length of pull about 1/2" longer than factory specs. That suited me fine, as I have long arms. That and the reduced felt recoil made the rifle much easier to shoot.

[Texas by God]

My early issue T3 22-250 will be a 30-06 with the replacement T3x barrel below it. There's nothing wrong with my "bobbed" 22-250- I don't go prairie dog hunting anymore so my .223 can handle varmint duties.
The Remington 700 barrel above the rifle is a free agent- it may end up as a 30-30 liner for a stub job in a Topper.

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