Post by: quadrafire on November 08, 2010, 02:26:45 PM
Post by: Curly on November 08, 2010, 02:29:41 PM
Or this (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,61141.0.html) one.
Post by: quadrafire on November 08, 2010, 02:52:59 PM
Post by: CP on November 08, 2010, 02:54:13 PM
Post by: Buckmark on November 08, 2010, 03:00:18 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on November 08, 2010, 03:05:10 PM
(OK, OK... I do think it would be nice to have a 300 Ultra with Barnes 200 Grain TSX so I can shoot from ass to heart on an elk if needed....)
Anyhow...I LOVE 06's and dont see myself going away from them anytime soon.
Post by: wastickslinger on November 08, 2010, 03:06:49 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on November 08, 2010, 03:07:05 PM
So... more info. I now shoot a Browning A-Bolt, I shoot 168 grain Barnes TSX's in front of 59.5 grains of H4831 SC...
Post by: Special T on November 08, 2010, 03:11:20 PM
Post by: J Snow73 on November 08, 2010, 03:16:42 PM
Post by: rasbo on November 08, 2010, 03:29:17 PM
Post by: GUHunter on November 08, 2010, 03:47:30 PM
Post by: quadrafire on November 08, 2010, 03:48:51 PM
I had a 721 30-06, my fist deer gun, bought it on payments with trapping money when I was kid.
Wish I hadn't sold it.
Post by: kramman on November 08, 2010, 03:50:54 PM
Post by: rasbo on November 08, 2010, 03:52:55 PM
RasboA womans husband killed himself with this gun,I bought from her in the late 70s,its a tack driver, oh 70 bucks for the gun.I wish it had a dump for the bullets..thats cool ya bought it with trapping money..
I had a 721 30-06, my fist deer gun, bought it on payments with trapping money when I was kid.
Wish I hadn't sold it.
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on November 08, 2010, 03:55:07 PM
Post by: C-Money on November 08, 2010, 03:57:19 PM
Post by: burrheadcountry on November 08, 2010, 04:00:59 PM
Post by: PolarBear on November 08, 2010, 04:02:18 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on November 08, 2010, 04:14:19 PM
Post by: quadrafire on November 08, 2010, 04:19:45 PM
Cool photos Burr
Post by: C-Money on November 08, 2010, 04:22:19 PM
My first 06 that I bought in 84 is a 721.... LOVE that gun...Not even sure why I'm carrying the Abolt in its stead, but... the abolt works good too!!
Yeah, I really like my A Bolt, that is why the WBY 30-06 has not been hunting in a few years. Plus, I don't want to scratch up the walnut stock on the ATV gun rack. I like to have clean wood, no scratches.
Post by: bowelkin on November 08, 2010, 05:05:00 PM
Bowelkin
Post by: 87Ford on November 08, 2010, 05:40:50 PM
Post by: Greg30-06 on November 08, 2010, 05:45:50 PM
Post by: quadrafire on November 08, 2010, 07:54:48 PM
RasboThat was with muskrats about $6-7 a hide, stretched
thats cool ya bought it with trapping money..
Post by: bigpaw 77 on November 08, 2010, 08:00:17 PM
Post by: Hyde on November 08, 2010, 09:37:31 PM
Post by: Greg30-06 on November 08, 2010, 09:44:55 PM
Technically, I have 4, (two Garands, a 1903, and a 1903-A3), but I do want a sporting 06. It's a damn good cartridge, and very versatile. There's probably been more game taken with that cartridge than any other. As I see it, there is only one problem with the 06, it's just not "sexy".Whats sexier than feeling the recoil and seeing the elk drop to the ground???
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on November 08, 2010, 09:53:02 PM
Post by: Tony 270 on November 08, 2010, 10:02:00 PM
Does anybody still use them. I haven't read a post in quite some time with a good 'ol 30-06 doin the killin. Seems like its all the .300 mags 7mm mags and higher
I just think people with those mags need to brag them up and tell everyone how good they are to try and convince them. The 30-06, in comparison, is just old and boring. But people don't need to hype it up, doesn't need some super magnum name... everyone already knows it works and is probably the best overall round for US game. Its history and accomplishment speaks for itself.
Never had one though, came close twice to buying one. Ended up getting a 270 instead, both times.
Post by: dscubame on November 08, 2010, 10:02:36 PM
Backed up by a 30-378 Weatherby that is always available and tucked away nicely in the Suburban for that rare extra long pull.
Post by: Phantom Gobbler on November 08, 2010, 10:12:38 PM
Everyone deserves at least one of each .30-06 and a .270! Once the bases are covered and you don't mind the recoil, then step on up to a magnum. In my case I have a .243, .30-06, 7mm Mag, and a .300 Win Mag ..... so I just need to ask Santa for a .270! :IBCOOL: Any other recommendations?
Post by: Tony 270 on November 08, 2010, 10:34:58 PM
Do think about an '06 from time to time, but just too close to the 270 to do it.
Post by: krout81 on November 08, 2010, 10:42:28 PM
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Post by: kenjo on November 19, 2010, 09:46:09 PM
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Post by: elksnout on November 20, 2010, 10:33:32 PM
Why will this round not pass through? We are finding the bullets just inside of the hides on the far side of the entrance shot. And they are in pretty good shape after expanding. They do major damage to the pump room for sure, but I would feel better if there was an exit hole for a better blood trail especially in difficult terrain. I'm not interested to start reloading my own ammo. I've read where some of the ammo manufacturers sell premium bullets. Would that help?
Post by: bobcat on November 20, 2010, 10:48:48 PM
Been following this one. Gotta ask.....I've shot a 30-06 only for my entire hunting life. Blacktails, mulies and elk. Killed them all. But I've really started paying attention to what my bullet is doing or not doing on the last couple of elk. I shot my elk at an honest 25 yards this year as it was walking broadside from left to right along a game trail. Hit it tight behind front shoulder. With snow on the ground I trailed it by tracks, not blood. When I found it piled up some 100 yards later there were only two small drops of blood before it fell. My bullet did not pass through at that close range. In fact the last couple elk I've taken and both of my sons elk haven't either. These are boiler room shots at timber hunting distances. I use the same bullet now as I did when I started hunting many years ago. Remington core lok 180 gr pointed soft point.
Why will this round not pass through? We are finding the bullets just inside of the hides on the far side of the entrance shot. And they are in pretty good shape after expanding. They do major damage to the pump room for sure, but I would feel better if there was an exit hole for a better blood trail especially in difficult terrain. I'm not interested to start reloading my own ammo. I've read where some of the ammo manufacturers sell premium bullets. Would that help?
Yes you need a "premium" bullet if you want an exit hole every time. That 180 grain Core Lokt would probably pass through on a longer shot. The higher impact velocity with your 25 yard shot causes the bullet to expand more than it would if the elk was at a longer distance, and that means less penetration. So when you really need the premium bullets is for the close up shots. Longer shots you can get by with a softer bullet that opens up more easily. For elk I'd go with at a minimum a Nosler Partition, and with that bullet a 180 grain weight would still be a good choice in the 30-06. If you go with something like a Barnes that retains even more weight, you could justify dropping down to as low as a 150 grain, and you'll still get complete penetration on an elk at just about any angle.
Post by: highmuley on November 21, 2010, 07:08:58 AM
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Post by: elksnout on November 21, 2010, 07:08:57 PM
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