RE: 30-06 vs 308
I just bought a new rifle in .30-06. I have much more experience with the .308, but went back to the 06 this time. I had several reasons, first, the 06 was my first centerfire rifle, and when I sold my old 760, I missed having it around. The .308 is going to provide more consistent ballistics than the .30-06 as a general rule, but you don't really notice much of a change until you start shooting out to 800-1000 yards. I don't know about you, but my hunting doesn't afford me an opportunity for a 1000 yard shot. I also like the 06 for shooting up to a 200 gr. round. It can be loaded down to 120 grain if you want to do it as well. Not to mention I can still get boxes of 06 Federal for $13. The same box of .308 is going for around $22. I did kick around the idea of getting a 7mm-08, lots of guys on here love them, and if I had not sold the 760, I may have gone for that. Maybe next time.