30 06 vs 300 mag...

[BCBRAD]

Old/Experienced shooters want to use the 30-06 and new shooters should use the 30-06. I use a 30-06 most of the time now for field use. Can you hold, in field conditions, to 4" at 400yds......................ya I thought so.

[doddatto]

yea i was dead set to the 30 06. I have shot it before and it was nice and comfortable. i planing on going shooting when i get it, before i do any hunting. Im not to worried about it, i just didnt want to buy a gun that i wouldn't be to control it and be stuck with it, cuz of crappy re sale`s. When does the bullet start to drop at.100 feet, it drops an 1inc? i just wana know for when i go target practice i can have an idea. iv shot 22s as well lol i know laugh its ok. it was simple and easy, i think im going to go to dvc and shoot off a couple rounds from .300 see how it feels its the only way ill know. thanks everyone

[seymourpats1]

I once thought I needed a more powerful rifle, to replace my 3006. I picked up a 308 Norma mag, fairly compare able to 300 wm.I sold my 3006. The new rifle was a pretty good shooter,but just a bit more kick. I never shot it as well. I replaced it with a 270 that I love shooting and shoot well, I use it for bear moose and lots a deer. So my two bits is you don't need a big magnum, go with the 3006

[E.V.B.H.]

30-06 is much cheaper to shoot, which means you can practise more so you will probably shoot it better than a magnum. Also remember bullet drop can change a lot between different weights and powders. Have to shoot lots to really learn what your gun does at different ranges.

[Citori54]

My initial response was directed at Dave's question: 30-06 vs 300WM. As he didn't ask about other calibers I confined my opinion to the choice between those two. Now if it is open to all calibers the discussion could go on forever, but I would tend to agree with Gatehouse, a .308 or 7-08 may be best for a new shooter.

[Agent Orange]

I wouldn't hold your breath for the over the phone interview unless you applied for the r-pal. I didn't get the call, it just showed up in the mail one day. I'd go with the 300 win mag because it hits harder and flies flatter. Good luck

[keoke]

I went with the 30/06. With a recoil pad I am good for a box of bullets before my shoulder gets sore. I shot my friends 300 win mag, same rifle and recoil pad, I get through 5 shots. If you want to be the most capable with your rifle get one you can shoot lots. I also find the win mag gives me really fuzzy vision for 5-8 seconds after the shot, but that might just be me.

[The Dude]

For a new shooter? a .270 Kills stuff dead.
And what's with the "Tactical Shotgun" thing?
Been watching too much Dog the Bounty Hunter?

[dragonslayer]

If you like a real good out right rifle for shooting just about anything in North America a 270 or a 30-06 will fit the bill and will not be any kind of a problem with excessive recoil, you can always work your way up to big magnums when the fancy suits you. I have all the big mags and my favorite is still the 270 win, accurate and fun to shoot, and I also have taken the biggest of animals with it, no problem, its all about bullet placement, and to be honest they all knock them down, it is what your more confident with, the less recoil the less pain, but seriously if one see's something to shot do you ever feel recoil? just saying.

John

[aggiehunter]

you cant go wrong with the 7mm stw...why shoot the same cal. as everybody else...