Im looking at building another lightweight truck gun and want a very short barrel, I have a long action 270 win to build off of. I was wondering what you guys would recommend for a rifle for deer and elk with either a 20" or an 18" barrel, I have a 30 cal barrel laying around and plan on using it. So i was thinking either 30/06 or 308? If it was your build and had those choices which way would you go?
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Re: 30/06 18" barrel or 308 18"
I'd go 308.
I have a 20" 30-06. It has fairly obnoxious muzzle blast with a plussed-up handload, I wouldn't want it any shorter.
I'd go 308.
I have a 20" 30-06. It has fairly obnoxious muzzle blast with a plussed-up handload, I wouldn't want it any shorter.
Re: 30/06 18" barrel or 308 18"
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Re: 30/06 18" barrel or 308 18"
i was wondering about the blast from the 06 with an 18" and if i could get powder to even burn fast enough. I think i will end up going 308 as then i could have my long action 308 and be able to run some big pills in it. The barrels i have are a 1-10, 1-12, and a 1-8 schneider but its a #8 contour
sooooo heavy, the 1-10 and 1-12 are varmint contours.
i was wondering about the blast from the 06 with an 18" and if i could get powder to even burn fast enough. I think i will end up going 308 as then i could have my long action 308 and be able to run some big pills in it. The barrels i have are a 1-10, 1-12, and a 1-8 schneider but its a #8 contour
Re: 30/06 18" barrel or 308 18"
A 1/10 will stabilize anything up to 225 gr or so. probably even the 240s at supersonic speeds.
A 1/10 will stabilize anything up to 225 gr or so. probably even the 240s at supersonic speeds.
Re: 30/06 18" barrel or 308 18"
The new Hornady 225gr BTHP shoot well at 1/12 twist, in my 308, at 2500 fps.
The new Hornady 225gr BTHP shoot well at 1/12 twist, in my 308, at 2500 fps.
Re: 30/06 18" barrel or 308 18"
30-06!!! I have an older Rem 7600 Carbine in 30-06. It has an 18"-barrel. If there is hair in the scope you won't notice the muzzle blast or recoil. And the 30-06 will get you to the heavier bullets if you want them. The 18"-barrel makes it very handy in the truck or in the woods.
30-06!!! I have an older Rem 7600 Carbine in 30-06. It has an 18"-barrel. If there is hair in the scope you won't notice the muzzle blast or recoil. And the 30-06 will get you to the heavier bullets if you want them. The 18"-barrel makes it very handy in the truck or in the woods.
Re: 30/06 18" barrel or 308 18"
don't think your gonna gain any thing over 308 with an 18" barrel but since it's gonna be long action anyways go 30-06.
don't think your gonna gain any thing over 308 with an 18" barrel but since it's gonna be long action anyways go 30-06.
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