Meh. The .308 is a newfangled idea that'll never catch on. The utility of both the '06 and .308 pales in comparison to the .30-40 Krag, or even the upstart .30-30. I hear Charlie Newton is playing with a new .30 barnstormer, and Savage is rumored to be tinkering with their own .30 candidate. (And I hope Wilson keeps us out of that European War.)
Push a .30 bullet to 2500-3000fps and good things tend to happen. Doesn't matter much what the platform is. All I've heard so far is a lot of hair splitting, inconsequential differences in real world efficiency, irrational preference, and innuendo. If your goal is to pack 400 rounds of ammo in magazines for your weapon in addition to a full pack and other gear, then the .308 is your baby- save five pounds of weight over a load of '06's. Otherwise, close your eyes and pick one and go forth and kill stuff.
Perhaps the world is ready for a .30 Creedmoor...
Last edited by gnoahhh; 08/28/17.
