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Old 11-27-2009, 07:51 PM
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Scott Gags
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In factory ammo there is little separation. The 06 will shoot the next heavier bullet at the same velocity as the 308. Meaning an 06 will shoot a 180 at the velocity that a 308 will shoot a 165 grain bullet etc. Down range the heavier 06 bullets usually carry energy better at range.

When handloading the difference is a little greater because the 06 has around 15 grains higher case capacity and the same classic pressure signs apply equally to 06 and 308.

The 06 is limited to 60,000 psi in factory loads which makes the factory load peformance similar.

If you are only hunting deer and blackbear the 308 is more than you will ever need. If elk are in the mix the 06 is the ticket.
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