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Old 04-19-2008 | 02:00 PM
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Default RE: .308 win. or 30-06 Long Range

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I am thinking aboutbuilding a custom long range rifle and am debating between these two calibers. I am looking a punching paper at 600 yards or so mainly but would like the option of hunting deer as well if I ever get good enough.

I realize that the militay uses the 308 a lot and its one of the most popular for extended range, but why do they use it over the 30-06? What would make it a better long range contender?
Take the money that you were going to spend on a custom and get a Remington 700P in .308, then use the rest of the money to get a nice scope and reloading equipment. Once you shoot that one and learn how to load for it, then get yourself a custom LR rig.


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