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Originally Posted by SKane
Originally Posted by Brad
I wasn't kidding about taking the 30-06 and making it a 6.5x55 with a no.2 contour!


I like it.
That'd be a good 'un. But I think a 6-06 barrel would really be fun!

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Maybe. Depends on barrel length, partly. For the .30-06 to have maximum advantage over the .308, it should also have at least 2", better 4" more barrel length. Refer to Hatcher's Notebook where he tested barrels all the way to 31" long.


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Originally Posted by 1minute
I'd by an 06 if I already had an 06.


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I did!!!!


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Yes....and I'd sell the 308 forthwith.


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I`ve always had a 30-06 of some sort.
Never felt the need for a 308.

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At one time I had 2 .30-30s, a .308, .30-06, and .300 WinMag, and rotated them out hunting for deer.

I sold the .300 WinMag, and have added two more .308s to the count.

It's not a *need* issue, but rather I *want* the rifle, having no doubt that they will eventually be sold or traded for something else.

Of the rifles listed in the first sentence, only the two .30-30s remain in my possession, all of the other rifles having been sold since, and the ones I have now are re-acquisitions.

And that may change tomorrow.

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From here there are two ways to buy a Kimber.

First is from a known seller you trust that tells you how it shoots.

Second is at the right price-like this one-and if it doesn't, then with having a good Smith make it do so, you are close to where you wanted to be.


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Yes,not owning a 30-06 is unamerican.


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Currently have 2 .308's. A Ruger M77 MK II RSI and a Sako A7S. AND 4 .30-06's a 1947 FN Custom, an early Ruger M77 RS, a Sako AV, and a Browning A-Bolt Stalker. So what does that tell ya?


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For the last twenty something years, my grab and go rifle has been a .308 that I bought with a rebarrel in mind, until I shot it. I also have three .30-06 rifles. The last one was purchased within the last five years. I suppose that answers the question.

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Originally Posted by jimmyp
say you found a Kimber montana in 30-06 for $600 like new but you already had a 308 win for deer hunting that was a "good" gun. Would you buy the long action gun just because of the price?


Hell ya! I can't resist a bargain on a gun. Even if it was a .270, you could still re-barrel it to a "man's gun" at that price. whistle


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I had not one, but two good .308's when I acquired my current '06. I didn't just buy it of the rack. I had one built for me. Then I bought another one.
The '06 can push 180-200 gr. bullets fast enough to be useful. The .308 can't. E

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Originally Posted by tzone
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I'd by an 06 if I already had an 06.


grin

Now we're talkin!


Just what I was thinking.

There are currently four .30-06 rifles in my safe. And a .308.

Granted, one of them isn't mine - yet. I expect that to change in the next few weeks. Daughter wants it sold, I want to buy it.


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A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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Buy that kimber for 600 and sell it to me for 700 and I'll rebarrel it to 35 whelen to go with my 3x .308's

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I only have a Garand right now

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Of course!

Only reason to choose a .308win is to acquire an AR-10 or M1a. If I had a bolt .308 that was sporter configured, I'd sell it, or build it into a Tactical rifle.

There is another option: A long action .308AI will enable about everything that a standard 06 can deliver. Owned one of these on a rem 700la and used only 180gr and heavier bullets. Very workable, but with the 22" benchrest barrel and H-S Tactical stock, just a bit heavy for a walk-about rifle. It was a deliberate tool for precision.

Lots of precision .30-06 rifles out there. Go with a light varmint 22" contour; maybe AI the chamber if 200gr bullets are to your advantage...

This is the charm of the switchbarrel rifle; opt for what you like, as you choose. Although, going .338-06 is most versatile if you want more bullet weight.


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Need a pre Garcia in 30 06

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Originally Posted by hogan
Of course!

Only reason to choose a .308win is to acquire an AR-10 or M1a. If I had a bolt .308 that was sporter configured, I'd sell it, or build it into a Tactical rifle.
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My .308 is a Ruger Scout and suits that platform and my needs much better than a .30-06.

My second .308 is under construction on an AR-10 platform.

Daughter's .308 is a 22" Ruger Hawkeye sporter. Suits her needs to a tee. She and I would both strongly disagree that an AR or M1A is the only suitable .308 platform.



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Originally Posted by kellory
Yes
Ammo for 30.06 is available and every mom-and-pop shop, wally world, and nearly any place you can buy a license.
what good is any rifle if you can't feed it?

While what you say is true, one could say the same for .308 Win.

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