30-06 best ban for the buck

[savageeaglenavy]

After much consideration and thought into re barreling my savage 110 I have decided to use what I have and focus my money on my wife's new found love for the shooting sport. So in a nut shell for my future happiness and ability to get more of the cool stuff because she wants to also I am sticking with the 30-06. So here is the question what in your experience is the best round as in bullet weight for the 30-06. Within the next year I rather my wife want to get a Dillion 550 which was a surprise to me but she said that I had to get my own. So until then should I stick with the 175 Grains or is there something better. This will be used for distance shooting and come deer season it will need to be an accurate killi g machine not to exceed 300 yards. I only say that as I do as of now do not feel comfortable beyond that distance.

 

[George63]

not a thing wrong with 175 in a 06 - but then there is also use / fans for 145 gr - 208 gr

to me the 175 SMK is a great value, at only 3 $ more than 168 for a box of 500 - going to 190 gr or others is a much greater price jump

 

[acts238]

208 Amax -H4350-
do a ladder test
my 110 -3006 likes 50 grains with the 208

 

[kraigWY]

Of course all guns are different and like different loads. The '06 is no different. Captain Edward Lewis was big on shooting the '06 in target rifles. Below is a list of bullets he found that worked in the target Springfields from his book, "The Book of the Springfield", May give you a good starting point.

 

[pawprint2]

185gr, D46, Lapua is a great 06 bullet!

 

[savageeaglenavy]

Just a thought since I am talking about a savage -06 does anyone recommend a good barrel that would facilitate LR better than the stock. I know there is another section for this just thought I would throw that out there.

 

[acts238]

most Savage sporter barrels shoot under moa
Savage used to make a 3006 tactical-fat barrel
check the forums -plenty savage takeoffs around in .308
Criterian is a good aftermarket prefit
so is Shilen, & M'cgowan