RE: Can the 30-06 *really* do everything a 308 can?
"Practically" speaking, the 30-06 throws a bullet a bit faster than a .308 will through the same bullet. The difference in speed grows as bullet weight increases. What does that mean in the field? Not a whole heck of alot. The difference is similar to the increase the 300 WM gives over the 30-06. A few inches flatter trajectory is about it. If the shooter knows his rifle and isnt some arm chair shooter, then there is no reason the .308, 30-06, or 300 WM wont do a fine job. Some folks like to claim there is a massive advantage by changing from cartridge A to cartridge B when in reality shot placement is the key. Always has been, always will be.