Originally Posted by
Big Z
Something tells me I could push a 30-06 a bit faster, regardless of bullet weight.
Not to get into a getting wet contest but I've got 2 reloading manuals that discuss this and up to 165 they even give the 08 a hair advantage. But I don't own a 06 anymore (unless you count my 8-06) but I do have the full range of 308 based rounds. I find them easier to find loads that work, easier on the shoulder (ok my 338 fed is right there with an 06 pushing 180 pills) and I get more loads out of a pound of powder.