ilhunter1986 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 my dad won a 30-06 and he is going to give it to me. thats so nice of him. anyways what kind of effective range does the 30-06 have. would like to hear what everyone thinks about this caliber thanks in advance ilhunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 For target, deer, other game? Think the effective range of the 30-06 will depend a lot on the shooter and how far they are comfortable/confident in taking shots with the gun they are using. My personal opinion of the 30-06 is that it is a great caliber that gives a good range of versatility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 It hasn't been popular for over 100 years for no good reason. It's a great caliber and probably effective on deer size game further than most people can effectively use it. It's at it's best with 165,180 grain bullets. I've shot many deer with this caliber over the years. My first elk too. You can get manged recoil loads from remington if it kicks you too much at first. They will still kill deer for you. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) That's the caliber I'm looking at to buy for a Colorado hunt for elk/mule deer. I'll probably get lower grain loads for shooting coyotes around here. What brand did he get? Edited February 7, 2010 by Mach1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilhunter1986 Posted February 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 savage. thats all he could tell me so im hoping it has an accu trigger and a drop box mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 The 30-06 is a great cartridge. I have hunted with a 30-06 for over 30 years now. It offers a very wide range of factory loads and can safely handle most any game in the world. It is not as flat shooting as some, but it is no slouch either. With same weight bullets, it only drops about 2 inches more at 300 yards and 5 inches more at 400 yards than the mighty .300 Win. Mag. With certain loads, it is right on the heels of the .300 Win Mag. These loads by Hornady(Superformance, Light Magnum) and Federal(High Energy) come within 50- 80 fps of the .300. All I can say is that you are one lucky man to recieve a free 30-06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzilla45 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 That is awesome to get a free gun especially one in such a great caliber. I've shot a Savage 30.06 for years and it is a great weapon. I've only shot mine out to 300 yards but don't have any problems at all. You can get bullet sizes for just about any species and they are readily available at pretty much all stores too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 With a good bullet the .30-06 can still attain over 1200ftlbs of energy at 500 yards meaning you can cleanly kill a dear at over 500 yards (if the shooter is able). There are a lot of shooting comps with both the .30-06 and .308 (or 7.62nato) that often range out to 1000 yards. Personally I feel there are VERY few people that can make a shot at 500 yards. The rifle can very likely out perform your shooting ability. The .30-06 is also one of the most versatile rounds ever. The bullet choice is incredible. You can hunt anything from Ground Hogs to Moose/ elk/ bear with a .30-06. Ammo is very affordable and easy to find. Exotic ammo can also be found but isnt legal in all states (such as tracer rounds). Most gun magazines offer bulk ammo in the .30-06 very cheap for practice rounds. I personally dont think you could have been given a better cal. If taken care of this rifle/ cartridge can last a lifetime and will kill anything in North America... Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have heard from some old timers [WW2 army vets],say the 30-06 springfield M1-grand was acurate to 1000 meters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have heard from some old timers [WW2 army vets],say the 30-06 springfield M1-grand was acurate to 1000 meters. That would make sense considering a meter is 3.3' and a yard is 3'. Meaning 3300' instead of 3000' they typically shoot at long range comps. Still, it would take one incredible marksman to make that shot.... That is a LONG distance. However, I dont think an M1 would be accurate at that range. The round? Yep.... Rifle? nope... People shooting that range typically have custom bolt actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbobb Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Not really adding much that other people haven't already said. Would like to stress strongly that while the 30-06 is easily effective out to 500 yards very few people if any should be shooting deer at that range. Addiontionally I would like to say that if you plan on hunting deer I would use a 150gr load. It still has more power that you need to kill any whitetail, plus the recoil is somewhat less than loads shooting 165 or 180 gr bullets. Finally all of the Savage rifles are coming with the accutrigger now so if it was manufacted recently it will have the accutrigger. It's always great getting free guns. I thought you guys in Illinois had to use shotguns. LOL :gun2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 What a great gift....its an extremely effective weapon....and here is your trivia for today.....the 30.06 got its name from being a (30 caliber bullet) and it was adopted by the US Military in 19'06. tada...Im just not a pretty face...lol.....................al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorado bob Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Do yourself a favor, put a GOOD piece of glass on that 30/06. 3x9-- in Leupold or Nikon are my picks. That's what I did in 1973. Got a Model 700 in 30/06 with a Leupold 2.5 x 8 VarX-III. With that rifle, I have hunted everything----moose, elk, deer, antelope, black bear, mtn goat, bighorn & mtn lion. It's even gone to South Africa on a plains game hunt. I use 180 grain bullets for everything. Good Hunting. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Can't add much to this, but here's my $0.02. The .30-06, in my opinion, is the most versatile caliber on the planet. I've hunted deer, antelope and elk using a 150 grain bullet out of my .30-06 and it certainly does the job quite efficiently. I'd only recommend bumping up to a 180 grain when you go after moose, grizzly or African plains game. Excellent cartridge and I wish you well and happy hunting! Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDog Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 like eveyone said its a great caliber. I use a .30-06 for deer and bear, longet I shot was 200yds, I will never shoot fauther than that, but with the right person it can be acurate much fauther. I shoot 150gr. for deer, or 180gr. for bear. Congrats on getting such a great gun as a gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 You can even get a 55grain Excellerator from Remington, it shoots around 3800fps I think. You can go from the 55grn to 220grn, they have a round for everything. Although it doesn't perform as good as it's brother the .270win it is still a good round!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA_RIDGE_RUNNER Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 My bro-in-law uses his 30-06 for all his big game hunting. He uses the 168 grain bullet which I believe is a sierra boattail and nailed over a half dozen elk with that bullet up to over 400 yds. Only one required more than one shot but had fallen where he shot it. He has also taken a whole pile of deer with that same bullet. That caliber hasen't survived nearly 105 years for nothing. Great caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 30'06, enough said. Great calibur, great gun. Congrats. i've hunted with a savage '06 for almost 30 years, i've taken many elk, a moose, lots of bear, and more deer then i can count,(both whitetails and muley's). Killed hundreds of 'yotes. You won't EVER be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 a 30-06 is effective way out past most can effectively shoot, as others have said. my two hunting rifles are both chambered in 30-06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 30-06's are good for anything north american..... wouldnt take one on an african safari huntin Elephants lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeere Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Your lucky for sure!!! One thing to look at for the -06 is any sporting goods store you walk in to will have some kind of ammo for it in stock, no matter where you are!! I would bet th e-06 has more game under it's belt than most any other cal. out there. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgeman1 Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 just like everyone else i think you got a great gun. I have shot my rem 760 for years for tons of deer, and some coyotes. I have killed deer out to 350 but i had a very good rest, and it was wide open, for coyotes i would suggest a 100- 125 grain bullet. I have never had a problem with 150 grain, but wouldn't go higher than that for small game like coyotes or smaller. Congrats and shoot straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I would say practice with different bullets and find witch you feel most comfortable with and try different ranges you think you can handle. I own one and its a great gun. I shoot 180 grain usually and since I don't have alot of flat ground out this way 300yards is what I feel comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goinghuntin Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 All I can say is that you are one lucky man to recieve a free 30-06. And a Savage 30-06 on top of it!!! I haven't had the privilege of owning a big rifle yet, but gosh the 30-06 gets a lot of praise! Lol I think you guys made up my mind :yes: Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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