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Show Notes
The .30-06 still stands as one of the best choices for all-around use on big game—particularly with modern projectiles and propellants.
From close up to 400 yards, it's superb. From little southern whitetails and pronghorn antelope to Alaska/Yukon moose, it's outstanding.
This episode takes a deep look into how to get the best performance your .30-06 is capable of.
- Why the .30-06 became so popular in the first place
- What traditional cup-and-core bullets do so well out of the .30-06
- How it is still relevant today
- How it kills with so much authority
- Where it's at it's best (out to 400 yards) and why
- Capability, shootability and recoil
- Factory ammo: broad-spectrum use
- Barrel life
- Picking modern loads with modern bullets
- Handloading tips for the .30-06
- Classic bullets for use inside 300 yards
- Modern bullets for maximizing capability past 300 yards
- Best bullets for use on big elk, moose, and bear
- Rifle actions, barrel lengths, stock types, and scopes for use with .30-06
Final thought: It's not just about what you use, it's how you use it.
ENJOY!
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