30.06 for deer
#1
Fork Horn
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30.06 for deer
i know ths has been up be for but im jw again well i have a 30.06 742 woodsmaster semi auto 30.06 wish it was bolt or punp or somethin no semi but any way how does this compare with me 243 with deer well im jw
#2
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: rowlett texas
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RE: 30.06 for deer
the 30-06 is probably the most popular calibre for deer hunting. at least in the top 2. I used one for several years, what can I say it is a great deer huntign carttridge. Its considerably heavier than a .243, kicks more, knocks em down more. just abigger cartridge. Nothing bad about a .243 either though, Im building one right now.
#3
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ponce de Leon Florida USA
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RE: 30.06 for deer
Nothing wrong with either caliber. Main thing is to place the bullet in the right place. I would also prefer the bolt action rifle. I think the 742 had a lot of problems jamming..
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NW Ohio , 5 min from Ottawa National / Magee Marsh
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RE: 30.06 for deer
The 30-06 is far better than the 243 ,not saying that it can not kill deer ,but it is marginal at best better for coyotes, antalope and ground hogs.If you use the 243 please limit your shots to broadside with prem. bullets only .I am tired of finding deer after season that were lost due to pore bullet / shooter / tracking proformance.
The 30-06 has a lot more margin of error.
The 30-06 has a lot more margin of error.
#5
RE: 30.06 for deer
The 30-06 is a great round. No matter what round you choose, you need to be able to place the bullet in the vitals of the animal. I have a 742 Woodmaster that was my dads gun. I do not hunt with it anymore but I keep it zeroed just in case I need a backup. This 742 has never jammed and has taken a bunch of deer. I have been told that lack of cleaning or improper cleaning is the major cause of jamming in these guns. I would not hesitate to take it on a hunt but I do prefer a bolt action.
#7
RE: 30.06 for deer
30-06, noooooo go againt the grain with a .243 ... I have downed 2 large whitetails with it, and never had a problem. It is extremely accurate. Both deer have dropped with in a second.
30-06 will do the trick just fine though. But i prefer the .243. You gotta shoot both of them and see which one feals the best/ more accurate.
30-06 will do the trick just fine though. But i prefer the .243. You gotta shoot both of them and see which one feals the best/ more accurate.
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