I don't doubt Hornady makes those claims. Whether any loading but a single factory load can repeat those results is another matter entirely.

For all practical purposes, you will probably end up with a rifle that only hold an advantage to a 20" '06 in that it is 1/2" shorter OAL. Disadvantages being an obsolete chambering that nobody else wants when you or your kids want to get rid of it.

If you want a Ruger, find one of the ultralight '06's

Originally Posted by shrapnel
I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle.


Originally Posted by JohnBurns
I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.