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Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!
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Those 1980's Winchester 70's are under rated and often undervalued. I often see them sold at good prices. Nothing wrong with 30-06, I've used one more than all others combined going back to the 1970's. Today I'm more likely to carry a 308, I can duplicate the performance of most of the suggested loads above with a lighter trimmer rifle. But the potential is there to beat 308 performance with the better 30-06 loads. Can't deny the versatility. Local fella had a ‘06 670 for $300, glad I stopped buying stuff.
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Just have one 30-06 in a 7600.
Also have a couple 308s and a 300H&H. Could sell them all and stick with the '06 and be no further behind.
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Those 1980's Winchester 70's are under rated and often undervalued. I often see them sold at good prices. Nothing wrong with 30-06, I've used one more than all others combined going back to the 1970's. Today I'm more likely to carry a 308, I can duplicate the performance of most of the suggested loads above with a lighter trimmer rifle. But the potential is there to beat 308 performance with the better 30-06 loads. Can't deny the versatility. Local fella had a ‘06 670 for $300, glad I stopped buying stuff. I got a 670 .30-06 for sale for $600, but it wears a Winlite stock and a Burris FFII 3-9X40 LRS. Does that make your knees a little weak?
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Have two 30-06's, and one 300H&H. For what ever nonsensical reason, never warmed up to a .30-06. Would gladly sell both .30-06's and keep the 300H&H.
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I’m not a ballistics nut but have killed quite a few deer with the 06 at 350 -400 yards with the same hold over I’ve used in the same location with a 270 and can tell you at that distance the 06 has the knock down authority
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Try some reduced recoil 125's It puts the fun back in shooting.
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Load yourself some 165 grain Game Kings over some IMR-4350. I bet you will be quite happy.
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Those 1980's Winchester 70's are under rated and often undervalued. I often see them sold at good prices. Nothing wrong with 30-06, I've used one more than all others combined going back to the 1970's. Today I'm more likely to carry a 308, I can duplicate the performance of most of the suggested loads above with a lighter trimmer rifle. But the potential is there to beat 308 performance with the better 30-06 loads. Can't deny the versatility. Local fella had a ‘06 670 for $300, glad I stopped buying stuff. I got a 670 .30-06 for sale for $600, but it wears a Winlite stock and a Burris FFII 3-9X40 LRS. Does that make your knees a little weak? It would have if a fine ‘fire member hadn’t sold me his stock....he he ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/95344.jpeg)
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It's on a Winchester Model 70 XTR Featherweight.
This one wears factory sights including the front sight hood.
# G16260xx
What can you tell me about this rifle.?
I'm also wondering if there is somewhat of a consensus as to what runs well on that platform, as to load data.?
Either way, I'm interested in running TTSX's from 130gr to 168gr and rolling with whichever one of those stacks.
How is expansion with that range of TTSX's out to 350 yards.?
Thanks.!
It's USRACo made model 70 made in 82. The ones with open sights are hard to find the ones made by WRA are even harder to find. Far as Barnes bullets not going to get into that debate, I have other preferences..
Then STFU. The rest of your statement is superflous bullshit with no real bearing on this discussion other than to massage your own ego. Suckin' on my titties like you wanted me.
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J,
Thanks for the manufacture date, I appreciate it.
I know, you like slinging those NPT's.
And yes, ive killed far more critters with the NPT's than I have with the Barnes... that is why I asked about expansion at 350 yds.
"I'd rather have an Army of Asses led by a Lion, than an Army of Lions led by an Ass." (George Washington)
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He is a picture of my 30-06. It shoots the Nosler 200 grain Partition very well. Also the 180 grain Nosler A/B and Barnes 150 grain T-TSX ![[Linked Image]](http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t248/Hammerdown_photo/Out%20back/IMG_0570.jpg)
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Just a note: My rifle would prolly shoot other bullets just as well. I just haven't used them.
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I lost track of how many 30-06 rifles i have. Sent 1 off to have it rechambered to 308 Norma magnum and then just a couple weeks ago, bought another 30-06 featherweight. The week before that, I damn near bought a Tikka superlite 30-06 for $500.00. Had I not been paying $1,200.00 for a Nightforce, I would have taken that Tikka home with me...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I lost track of how many 30-06 rifles i have. Sent 1 off to have it rechambered to 308 Norma magnum. This is how my last 30-06 ended up.  ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/sljUlgAl.jpg)
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I like how that cartridge stamp was done.
"I'd rather have an Army of Asses led by a Lion, than an Army of Lions led by an Ass." (George Washington)
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168 TTSX, R-P cases, CCI250s, and Ramshot Hunter = MAGIC
Great rifle/cartridge combo congrats!
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I like how that cartridge stamp was done.
A lot neater than stamping a bunch of Xs over the old mark and restamping.
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Super Cub, very cool!!! I have 3 06's.. One has never been fired by me.. Must have had it 25 years...
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