Completely agree john, my 06 is a “BA-DOOM” type slow recoil vs even 243 which is a “Crack”....like a push rather than a whack!
regards,
Gixer
.30-06 thoughts
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regards,
Gixer
Triggermortis
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There are some places that I find anything more “boomy” than a .243 can bean issue in terms of upsetting the neighbours but also for some people (but not all)they may need to consider if the ground they shoot over is cleared for a 30 cal ?
@charlieboy-shooter - Best you don't show your friend this advert 
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charlieboy-shooter
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Edit. Ahhh, Really, Dog posted. Didn’t know she had such views.
Can I delete this post. ?? For that matter how do you delete a post ?
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charlieboy-shooter
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He is more a synthetic type. Very nice. Can’t help but think I’m now missing out after reading the replies.@charlieboy-shooter - Best you don't show your friend this advert
Sold: - Sako 75 Stainless in .30-06 Custom Barrel
For Sale my Sako 75 Stainless chambered in .30-06. It was originally a .270 which I had rebarrelled last year in .30-06 by Dr William Westlake of Barton Gun Works with a fantastic HS Precision cut rifled sporter barrel threaded in M14x1. Finished in grey bead blasted matt finish. The barrel has...
Nothing to say he couldn't sell the wooden one and replace it with a synthetic stock he likes!
welshwarrior
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I shoot both a 308 and 30/06 nothing really in for GB stalking but 308 ammo generally has more choice in shops the rest of the world the 06 seems to have the better option.
Bottom line they all do the job buy what makes you smile.
Bottom line they all do the job buy what makes you smile.
charlieboy-shooter
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Thanks for the reply's guys. I believe he has read the posts but I haven't spoken to him yet.. Funny, I offered him to try my 6.5x55 and .308 to see what he thought of them. I now can't wait to try his .30-06 when he gets one.
Great thread. Reminds me why I have a 30-06.
I use mine for Scotland red deer stalking. It is an original 10-12 yr old Tikka T3 Hunter which is a light rifle for the calibre. I can carry, drag and crawl all over the hill with it. I wouldn’t dream of using it without a moderator. I have a small ASE SL-5 can on the end topped off with some quality glass.
I am based in Perthshire and use 125g Federal soft points. They were recommended and have never failed me in a variety of situations. They shoot pretty consistently.
About 3 or 4 yrs ago there was shortage of ammo and I moved to Federal 150g for a year (couple of clicks up on the scope). I have never explored heavier rounds or anything exotic and I don’t home load. I just works.
I am looking forward to identifying even lighter factory round that work for non-lead bullets.
The ballistic results are well beyond me but for years I have always wondered how it would perform with a “hot” homeload round with a 110g or 115g bullet head. Big Bang, light bullet = “flat” out to 200 / 225m??? Perhaps like a well tuned 25-06?.
I guess the copper situation will get me there within the confines of factory ammo.
I use mine for Scotland red deer stalking. It is an original 10-12 yr old Tikka T3 Hunter which is a light rifle for the calibre. I can carry, drag and crawl all over the hill with it. I wouldn’t dream of using it without a moderator. I have a small ASE SL-5 can on the end topped off with some quality glass.
I am based in Perthshire and use 125g Federal soft points. They were recommended and have never failed me in a variety of situations. They shoot pretty consistently.
About 3 or 4 yrs ago there was shortage of ammo and I moved to Federal 150g for a year (couple of clicks up on the scope). I have never explored heavier rounds or anything exotic and I don’t home load. I just works.
I am looking forward to identifying even lighter factory round that work for non-lead bullets.
The ballistic results are well beyond me but for years I have always wondered how it would perform with a “hot” homeload round with a 110g or 115g bullet head. Big Bang, light bullet = “flat” out to 200 / 225m??? Perhaps like a well tuned 25-06?.
I guess the copper situation will get me there within the confines of factory ammo.
