Auto in .308 or 30-06
#1
Auto in .308 or 30-06
I am looking for a new type on deer rifle. I am having trouble deciding between a .308 and 30-06 it will be my primary deer rifle. I got a lot of .30 cal bullets for reloading my 30-30. I need advice on deciding which cal. to choose, I haven't realy hunted with anything over 30-30. I am leaning towards a Remington
Pat
Pat
#2
Spike
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 6
A .308 is a good deer gun, but myself i have a Remington Woodsmaster in .30-06, it has alot more smack down power, and is also a good gun for if you want to hunt larger game, dont get me wrong a .308 is plenty of gun for deer, but myself i prefer the stopping power of a .30-06, hope you find a good gun!
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,519
Basically for either caliber the two major players out there are the Remington 7400 and the Browning BAR. They also had the older Remington 742 which I've not read very good things about at all. Between the BAR and the 7400 in most cases the BAR seems to be the clear winner.
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 604
I am an 06 fan but if it were me I would get the following:
http://www.remington.com/products/fi...Model_R-25.asp
A close friend has this and it is a really nice rig.
http://www.remington.com/products/fi...Model_R-25.asp
A close friend has this and it is a really nice rig.
#9
In a semi-auto I'd go with a .308 any day over a 30-06.
For deer in general, even in a bolt gun, I'd prob take the .308.... I'm a fan of short actions. The .06 is a true multi-purpose gun, and you can't take anything away from it, unless you are trying to fit a specific niche.... which you kinda are.
For deer in general, even in a bolt gun, I'd prob take the .308.... I'm a fan of short actions. The .06 is a true multi-purpose gun, and you can't take anything away from it, unless you are trying to fit a specific niche.... which you kinda are.