30-06 Question

rushta · 08-31-2009, 05:47 PM

I haven't hunted in many years, but am now getting back into it. I live in North Florida and want to start off with deer and pigs. I had it in my head to get a shotgun, but after much research, I am leaning towards the MArlin XS&. My question is, is a 30-06 to much gun for pigs? Do to budgeting, I want to start off with a gun that will take both, and then get a shotgun as I ease into Turkey hunting. Any thoughts? Any help is much appreciated.

rushta · 08-31-2009, 05:48 PM

That was a Marlin XS7.

thndrchiken · 08-31-2009, 06:02 PM

30-06 would be just about perfect, a 270, 280, 308, 7mm08 would work quite well also.

HEAD0001 · 08-31-2009, 07:12 PM

The 30-06 is a great choice. Probably the best part about shooting the 30-06 is that you can buy inexpensive ammo from Wally World. Even though it is inexpensive ammo since you have the power of a 30-06 the cheap ammo will serve you well in a hunting situation, and hopefully you can practice a little more with cheaper ammo. Tom.

IndyHunter83 · 09-01-2009, 02:34 AM

30-06 will do anything for ya. I'd say your set

Blackelk · 09-01-2009, 05:11 AM

Agree's and for hogs you can get heavier loads all the way up to 220gr bullets. That should do well for hogs and close range.

TUK101 · 09-02-2009, 02:04 PM

Pick the right bullet and you have a gun that will take anything from groundhogs to Elk.

Sheridan · 09-02-2009, 09:03 PM

.30-06 is a great rifle for the one gun guy !!!

Or atleast your first............... LOL

Just wait......................you'll know what I mean (never enough).

Florida Outlander · 09-07-2009, 08:46 PM

Personally, I'm a fan of the .308Win, but the 30-06 has to be the most versatile gun out there. There's a boat-load of ammo made for this chambering, in a smathering of bullet weights, so you will very easily find ammo that suits your needs. Plus, if/when you plan on hunting somewhere other than North Florida, the -06 will gladly tag along as your hunting buddy. There's nothing in North America that will survive a well placed shot from an -06 with a proper bullet choice.

gonzojr · 09-10-2009, 05:12 PM

you can get many different grain bullets for the odd 6. i have a savage 111 and love it. I use a limbsaver pad and it easly reduces recoil by 70%. very veritile gun!