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I say 30/06 , I hunted with a M77 30/06 for a long time. But what do I know , I own 2 7mm SAUM's and love em .
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A 30-06 is very likeable, if you already have one as most people do a 7 WSM could be fun to experiment with.
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30-06...all day, every day
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I have a 7SAUM, but likely out of those 2 I'd buy the 30-06. Seems like a perfect fit in a Model 70
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The “ammo at the store” argument is the silliest and most elementary argument in the history of ever, even though it’s valid. If I need ammo because somehow it got separated from my gun, it’s just as easy to borrow somebody’s gun that I’m around or use the spare gun that’s in my truck for what I need. If I’m on a far away hunt and my gun shows up but my ammo didn’t, I’m still using the guides gun with confidence. Not to mention if it’s Africa the gun that is missing ammo is likely to be one of a hundred fairly odd ball cartridges like a .470 Nitro or .458 Lott. Ammo for them is likely to be hard to replace anyway. The one time I went to Africa my ammo got lost. Luckily for me, my rifles did to so it took the pressure off the huge decision on if I could find .458 Lott or .375 H&H ammo. I just used the PH’s Mauser .375 and called it good
I’ve always considered myself the worlds best 30-06 fan. I love them and have killed tons of critters with one. They are timeless and yes, ammo and components are generally easy to find. Definitely easier than 7 WSM. That said you can find 7 WSM stuff if you want to, and it isn’t hard to prove that a 162 gr bullet with a BC of .630 at 3000 FPS “out does” a 168 grain bullet with a BC .490 at 2900 FPS.
If it’s me, the worlds best 30-06 fan is picking the 7 WSM because I’ve come to like short actions and performance. You get both with the WSM line of thought.
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30-06, no contest in my mind
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Agreed 30-06 is the way to go. Large variety of components for reloading and if purchasing factory ammo it’s more readily available.
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The 30-06 is always the popular recommendation, and, 50 years ago, it was indeed a solid choice. Truth is, there are now much better cartridge options no matter what you are hunting.
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Easy choice. 30-06.
Why? The 30-06 will be around in 20 years. Not too confident that any of the WSM cartridges will be with us at that time.
C'mon. 30-06 or 7 WSM???? Is this a serious question?
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.30-06 as to me, it’s a more versatile action than a short mag action. If the question was between a .30-06 and .280(/ai) I’d go with a .280ai
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With more information a better decision can be made. I'm a 30-06 fan. I have two rifles chambered for it. If you reload and are willing to stock up on 7mm WSM brass to me it's a wash. The only WSM cartridge that would interest me is the 7mm. That said, the 30-06 is never a bad choice.
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If you're a handloader, perhaps another world. I'm a Walmart loader! The exotics are interesting! But to me, as much as I love the 7mm chamberings, such the case. 7mm08, 7x57 or 7mm Rem Mag; the 'great ones'; what they are & where you can reasonably get them! Your choices... I'd do the good old ever reliable, to be found about everywhere & no bankruptcy for six boxes or so, ... 30-06! Just my take. Best & Stay Safe! John
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If you regularly shoot game at 350yds and under, of any size, 30-06 is your huckleberry. "To me", on elk size game, no real diff between 30-06/7mm Rem Mag. IF one likes short action rifles, well hey, hard to beat any WSM. But this is way too tame for a gun looney to be thinking!
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The “ammo at the store” argument is the silliest and most elementary argument in the history of ever, even though it’s valid. … Todd It is hardly a “silly” argument for those that don’t handload. For those that do, finding brass can be more difficult and is likely to become more so as time progresses. .30-06 brass is common and cheap and will remain so. For 99% of hunting needs, the 7mm WSM and .30-06 are peas in a pod. Ammo selection for the 30-06 is head and shoulders above the 7mm WSM. Midwayusa lists 12 different types of ammo for the 7mm WSM. Midway lists 117 for the 30-06. Between the two, the choice is easy – 30-06 all day every day.
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The “ammo at the store” argument is the silliest and most elementary argument in the history of ever, even though it’s valid. … Todd It is hardly a “silly” argument for those that don’t handload. For those that do, finding brass can be more difficult and is likely to become more so as time progresses. .30-06 brass is common and cheap and will remain so. For 99% of hunting needs, the 7mm WSM and .30-06 are peas in a pod. Ammo selection for the 30-06 is head and shoulders above the 7mm WSM. Midwayusa lists 12 different types of ammo for the 7mm WSM. Midway lists 117 for the 30-06. Between the two, the choice is easy – 30-06 all day every day. It is silly. I never mentioned reloading. 7 WSM ammo has always been available. You only need one brand that will shoot and nobody buys 117 different types of ammo to see which one the rifle likes. They usually pick 3 to 5 and go from there. Your midway USA reference is Absolutely terrible advise right now. Out of those 117 ammo choices, only blanks are available there and there are 3 x the selection of 7 WSM ammo. Hit the “available” filter and get back to us on which ammo is more available from Midway right now. It doesn’t matter, judging by his classifieds post he chose the 7mm WSM. It will serve him well.
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