308 vs 30-06 vs 300 Win Mag: Which One Should You Hunt With?
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In this video I talk about how the .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum compare to each other.
I think most hunters would probably agree that those 3 cartridges are all incredibly popular and effective for hunting all sorts of big game all over the world. However, while there are some big differences between the 308 vs 30-06 vs 300 Win Mag in some areas, those differences are often made out to be much bigger than they are in reality.
Additionally, while they are indeed different in a few key aspects, they also have a lot in common. Not surprisingly, there is often quite a bit of confusion surrounding the strengths and weaknesses of the .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum and how they compare to each other.
So, this video is a detailed analysis of the 308 vs 30-06 vs 300 win mag so you can make an informed decision regarding which individual cartridge fits your particular hunting needs the best.
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I can't afford multiple rifles. So I chose one that I could use anywhere on anything. 30-06 Springfield. 125 grains up to 220 grains and reloading makes this old round almost free. The other two are fantastic cartridges as well. I just chose the one that fit my way of thinking.
30-06, if you reload, is by far the most versatile of the three due to the wide variety of bullet weights it will shoot well.
Attention 220 grs réservé aux courtes distances en battue sinon la bonne moyenne 150/165 grs pour garder de la vitesse en rechargement (par expérience personnelle)pour ne pas blesser.
Naw 308s better
@Alphasaurus-fq7nu lol. I have both and my 06 shoots the same bullet faster out of a shorter barrel. I do love my 308s though.
@@TonyYork-KB9RAO They are all .308 caliber so they all use the same bullets.
If you're only planning on hunting deer and smaller game, and only planning to use 150gr bullets, the 308 is a great choice. The shorter 150gr bullets don't eat into the case capacity. Once you start getting into longer boat tail 165s or any 180s and higher, you really start eating up the usable case capacity and the 30-06 starts to take off from the 308. The long neck gives you lots of "room for activities" and basically all 06s are twisted 1 in 10. The 06 really comes into its own with 180gr bullets. If you're thinking of stepping up to the win mag, it really only makes sense if larger critters are on the table, and longer range shots are more probable. Impact velocities (not muzzle) over 2900 or so fps are really hard on both bullets and meat, so I really don't recommend 150s in the win mag unless they're copper monolithic and there's an almost guarantee of 200 plus yard shots. The 300 does really well with 180 and up grain bullets. It gives you a bit more forgiveness with mis judging wind or distance than the 06.
All this said, it's good to remember that they all fire the same bullets. Higher velocities really only give you more range, not more power to an extent. Shoot good bullets, know your limits, and practice often.
All 3 are great!
so if i wanted one of these for canada Bison , Elk , Moose and Grizzly bear (if needed )you think 300 win mag wood fit the bill best? i believe for hunting bison in canada the legal recomendation is to use a 175 grain bullet or bigger with 2000 plus foot lbs of energy at 100 yards , ive been researching it a little bit , thinking Nosler Etip( copper) 180 Grain , Barnes LRX 175 grain , Barnes TTSX 180 grain , Hornady CX 180 grain , or even Barnes LRX 190 grain if i got into reloading
@@silaspierre1377 My own opinion, Yes I agree, with what your hunting in your comments, I would go 300 win mag. I have a Nemo Omen 300 win mag AR and I use it for those game that you listed and I have not seen meat damage at all, but I have seen one shot take down, ethical kills, with the 180gr bullet.
Cant a .308 hunt bear, moose, and elk also?
308 is used on everything in Australia. Excellent on pigs, great for red deer and samba deer (2nd largest deer species) and used to hunt asiatic buffalo here. There's more effective cartridges, but 308 is commonly used here.
@OBrienx666 yes 308 can do all that and much more, it's my choice
Well. Honestly I think they all are great. If I could only own one, it be the 300 win mag. If I can own 2, I’d add the 308 with the 300 win mag.
Back in the 70s these were 3 of the big 4 that deer hunters used. Just add the 30-30 and you have the full line up.
.270?
7 mag?
I'm getting ready to buy a 700 remington sps tactical to build into a shtf hunting and sniping rifle and I can't make up my mind between 300 win mag, 30.06, or 270.....I already own an m1a tanker in .308
308 will do anything you need it to 👍🏼
@@davy1458I’d go with the 30.06 just due to how much more plentiful the ammo is and in a SHTF situation it would be more probable that more folks would have that caliber
I like and own all 3. I use the 300 Win mag when I have 300 plus yards visibility. The 30/06 is for 300 yards or less. The 308 is my walk and stalk rifle.
I use my 30-06 out to 450 yards.
I use my 22 up to 500yard
@@ninnamiikskim4523 🤣🤣
@@ninnamiikskim4523 haha!
Anything 300 win will kill so will 308 out to 500 yards plus
Very good break down for this 3 very great cartridge.
My preference would be 308win and 300wim mag.
30-06 because that's what i have.
Lol right? I have a Winchester 30/06. My issue is that it's a single shot/bolt. I would never part with it. With that said, I am now trying to decide between .308 or .300 clip fed, semi auto. And since I am seeing .308 ammo everywhere...that may be the way I go. But then again, unlike most, I do want a long barrel. Or maybe even a bullpup (with full length barrel of course). I want distance. I enjoy distance shooting.
Well I said before the 30-06 is the boss. It's an old cartridge. Has killed everything from white tail all the way up to grizzly Amos. Easy to find and you can load your own ammo. Probably better than some of the factory ammo, so I'll stay with the 30-06
and stand by it
The 30-06 does everything that Africa requires (excluding big 5) very good. It has been my go to rifle for 20+ years after I stepped up from 270Win. It falls nicely between the 308Win and 300WM.
Amen to that, brother!! 👍
Nah 308s identical to 3006
I used to hunt with the 30-06 , but switched to 308 many years ago . Good for bear, moose , elk and deer .
.308 can’t handle moose.
@@shsb2355 many moose have been taken in my home state of Maine with 308
@@shsb2355 can't handle .308.
Know people with 270 and 300 savage on moose.
@@shsb2355 a 6.5 Swede can handle moose as well as 270 and most similar cartridges. Of course a 308 can take a moose
Of the three, the 30-‘06 is the most versatile. The ‘06 with a 180 gr. Partition or a 175 gr. Barnes LRX, there isn’t much in North American or the African Plains you can’t take. I think the 3 not 6 was popular because of its military use, but I was never a fan. I preferred the 270 Win over the 308, and the ‘06 as well. Recently, the 6.5 CM has taken the wind out of its sails (and sales too).
I also prefer the original 300 magnum, namely the 300 H&H. Yes it requires a larger action, but it’s more efficient, smother loading, and handles the very heavy projectiles better than the 300 Win. I also prefer the 300 WSM to the Winchester Magnum.
It’s just amazing how versatile the 30-‘06 is. It’s perceived as old fashion by by younger hunters, but it’s still very much an incredible hunting cartridge.
All good points
@@Thebiggamehuntingblog I hunt swamps tracking is almost impossible.My shots are 100 to 200 yards. Would the 300 be better at dropping deer right there than the 308? Thank you
300 Win-Mag was designed from the start as a magnum cartridge which would chamber in a standard long-action, and not require the additional material for a magnum-length/size receiver. Consequently, its neck is less than one-caliber in length, which limits bullet seating depth somewhat. For that reason alone, your choice of the older 300 H&H makes sense. It's a classic but still gets the job done. As an all-around cartridge for versatility, the 30-06 is tough to top.
300H&H is good, but it is dwarfed in component election to the 300WM. I have both (4 H&H and 3 WM) , like both, but the dinosaurs usually stay home.
Literally whatever 3006 will kill so will 308 and will do it with a lighter more handy rifle. Not to mention near identical performance 😂😂
I really appreciate your videos they are absolutely some of the best that I've ever seen keep them coming
Glad you like them, I really appreciate it!
You just nail it for me, been debating on the 270. 308. and the 30-06. Made the choice for the 308. Hunting two species with it, whitail and moose, where i hunt it's not more than 100 meter shot . I like to shoot at my club, so the 308. will be less expensive, i also like short action, and finally, im not a big guy so recoil is a issue for me. Great video, very informative.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Have you much experience with centerfire rifles? I only ask because you mentioned that you’re not a big guy and that recoil is an issue. Well, I am a moderately big guy. I’m 6’1", 240lbs, and recoil was an issue for me until the last couple years. I think you’re on the right track getting the .308. It sounds like you’ve really done your homework concerning where you hunt and the conditions you’ll be dealing with. Just know this, even the .308 is capable of really beating you up if you have poor form with the rifle shouldered. Make damn sure you practice shouldering your rifle so that the base of the butt is squarely distributed top to bottom and placed in that crook area between your pec and the shoulder. Then suck that stock in tight so that it can’t gather momentum and punch you black and blue. Holding the rifle loosely against your shoulder is a great way to develop a flinch. Form is especially critical at the bench, where the rifle can really beat the sin out of you. When using a rest or sandbags, make sure the rifle is positioned high enough so that you don’t have to drape yourself over the rifle. You want to be squared up as much as possible to the rifle. Never let the butt ride up too high on your shoulder. If you do, the toe of the stock will punch you so hard, your eyes will water from pain every time you fire a shot. Before I learned these techniques, I was always fighting flinches and getting beat up by my .270 and .308. These cartridges aren’t exactly known as heavy kickers, but they beat me up just the same because of poor technique…especially that .308. Anyway, I hope this helps and doesn’t cause you any worry because you shouldn’t be. Just take the time to learn proper techniques for recoil mitigation, and you’ll avoid getting on that struggle bus like I did. Cheers.
One more thing…while you practice shouldering your rifle, practice getting a repeatable chin weld on the stock in the same place again and again. It’s critical for recoil control and for mitigation of parallax.
My 300 WM is a tack driver with Hornady ELD-M. I mostly hunt whitetail, hogs and axis and have never had a problem. Nosler E-Tip also does well in my rifle and puts animals down fast
Awesome! I'm also a big fan of the Nosler E-Tip!
Decided on just getting a .08 and an 06. My son will be of age at some point and he can use the .308 as he gets bigger and better. I have a hot magnum but its expensive to shoot (Weatherby) and the recoil, makes for less practice. I really enjoyed this channel, cuts thru all the hype and opinions that are so readily out there that make it harder to learn. Thank You!
I used for decades the 30-06 in a REM 700. I then switched to a .300 Win. In a model 70 Win.
I soon found out that the 300 Win mag was a meat spoiler in Moose and deer. I am not a long range shooter, the terrain I hunt, the Canadian boreal forest, limits shots well within 300 yards for 90+% of the time. I then switched to the .308 Win in a Sako A7. For moose, elk and deer where I hunt, it is as effective as the other 2 in a lighter rifle. I stayed with it .
300 win mag, 180 gr partition, great for bone penatration if need be. 5 elk with clean exit wounds, 15 🦌 as close as 50 ft to 320yds all one shot kills.
300 win mag the best! 👍
The 30.06 is the best for versatility i own 300 weatherby mag 30.06 and 270 Winchester depending on individual the 270 is more flat shooting depending on grain but thank you for sharing
I have all 3. They are setup a little differently, but can all be flexible enough to hunt just about anything.
Very very good comparison I live in New Mexico and her everything with the 308
I'll happily be taking my Bergara Woodsman 300 win mag when I go hunting for wildebeest in South Africa next summer
That sounds like a great hunt and your .300 Win Mag will probably work great! What bullets are you planning on using?
@@Thebiggamehuntingblog Found 100 rounds of the Winchester 180 grain silvertip ammo for it still at $40 a box. Usually use accubond but either can't find any right now or it's $100 a box
Extremely helpful. Looking at a Benelux R1 for my first hunting season. North East US, so I’m thinking 30-06. I seem to catch them on the verges, so downwind usually means shot is from trees into the other side of clear cut…….50 to 300 yards with moose and elk potential…….ok, so maybe the 308…..but then……ugh!!!!
Same bullet weights, different velocities. If you only shoot 150 or 165 grain bullets stick with the 308 Winchester unless you love recoil
Had all three. Gave the 308 and the 300 mag. away and kept the 30-06. Replaced the other two with a .35 Whelen.
Have used all three. Lean more to the 308 side. Ozark mountain hunting is a close range affair in many instances. I had a closer than expect shot on a big nanny doe with my 300 Win ( 30-40 yards ) and made a 180 Remington Core-Lokt, grenade like a varmint bullet. To much gun for my woods/distances. The '06 is the Goldilocks. And like you said, with modern powders ( Superformance and StaBALL 65 ) They taken the old warhorse to a new level. Bullet designs haven't been slouching either. All good things going forward.
Wow! That's a very good briefing. Thank you!
300 win mag because when you need a long range thumper. 30-06 because it does it all... 308 because it does what it needs too.
.308 for most anything. If going for very large game .300 win. For long distance 7mm mag
I am 70 years old and started shooting, taught by my grandfather, when I was 8 years old. At 18, I went into the military and then contractor. I love the 06 case. If you want specialized riffles, you have the 25-06, .270, 30-06, 338.06 and 35 Whelen. None of these are hard to handle, recoil is sane and if you know how to shoot, very accurate for ETHICAL ranges (400 yards and less). Personally, I don't go beyond 400 yards, it isn't necessary if you are truly HUNTING and not trying to be a wanna be so-called sniper.....lol
Amen to that, brother! 👍
I have a 35 Whelen and hand load for it. My pet load so far is a 225 grain bullet at 2816 fps average muzzle velocity. I didn't need the 300 after I got the 35. A long range shot for me is across a 40 acre pasture, 440 yards.
Easy use the .30 caliber you can shoot the best with out recoil finches, and for all you guys that shoot a lot, use the .300wm.
The blog makes some good points. Additionally, I believe that on average, the 308 and 30/06 is capable of shooting more rounds before a barrel change is needed along with recoil considerations. Additionally, the 30/30 is also good for quick shots depending on the terrain for hunting.
I can shoot mil-surp in my .308 in a pinch, a 20" barrel, easy to carry. I seem to always grab my .308 blr with quality bonded 150 grain ammo, except for spring bear. Vancouver Island has some big bears. Then the .300 win comes out. Cheers, good vid. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I might question going after most dangerous game with the .308 or 30-06. But with some of the newer, premium bullets, the .300wm is capable of taking most animals. Certainly anything in North America and probably a good portion of the dark continent.
The number one choice of African PHs for plains game is the. 30-'06. Second is the. 338 Win. Mag.
I chose the 30-06 because it is the Jack of all trades. I found that 220 grain round nose bullets are excellent brush gun loads. Unlike shotgun slugs, they don’t deflect much if they hit a small twig or leaf.
Keep up the good work! Excellent videos!!!
My Remington 7400 30-06 just never fails me. It packs a punch for anything I would care to hunt.
Great video. Splitting hairs. 308 is the best in my opinion but if you can handle to recoil and the extra $ go for the bigger. Stay accurate
My favorite rifle ctg of all is the 25-06, however 25-30 years ago when deciding on my "go to" rifle was going to be I decided on 30-06 for the extreme versatility, there just wasnt a lot of .257 bullets around compared to .308 offerings. I have never regretted my choice.
John, as usuall, you video's are well researched, informative and lack any desire to toot your own horn. I just happen to have all three caliber's. Three rifles in 308 (7.62) for prepping. My wife's 30.06 (I built) for her hunting, and my 300 Win Mag, (I built) for my hunting. I Live in NW Montana where a 308 will do just fine for game as large as elk at 200 yards or less with a well place shot. Seldom do we shoot over 75 yards at an elk.
Good video John! A loyal follower from NW Montana. Gary
P.S. Never hunted with my M1-A, FN-FAl or my tactical bolt action. If I do; I'll go with your recomendations. Good Hunting. Gary
Glad you enjoyed the video Gary! Thank you very much for the nice feedback.
@@Thebiggamehuntingblog Well desirved John. I can spot a bull-shitter a mile away. You desired all the credit. You do your homework long before you post your results. You are a very smart man, and I can bank on your advice. Keep it comming. Gary from Montana.
I really appreciate it Gary, that means a lot.
I know that bullet weight is a factor also, short case equals less powder for heavy bullets. But with bullets are made very well from 110 gr to 180gr that the 308 can capitalize on. With technology you don’t have to exceed these bullet weights unless you just want to. If you got higher than 180 then yes the 308 lacks. But I have no need or want to exceed those weights. To each their own. I like both all the 30’s. The 308 is just efficient and gets it done with less
The 300 WIN MAG is my choice 180 or 190 gr.
Really depends on what I’m hunting!!
I have a browning x bolt hells canyon speed chambered in 300 win mag and it kicks less than my 308 because it came from the factory threaded with a muzzle break.if you get a muzzle break or buy one that comes with it, recoil isn’t really an issue. The only issue is how loud them things are
I shoot Hornady Supeformance SST 150 grain out of a Browning X-Bolt Stalker Long Range 30-06.
Comparing Remington Core-Lokt PSP 150 grain in 7mm Rem Mag & 300 Win Mag, Hornady Superformace 150 SST 30-06 has:
* Higher B.C. (.415)
* Better velocities (175-500 yards)
* Better FT pounds energy (175-500 yards)
* Less drop (300-500 yards)
* Less wind deflection (150-500 yards)
Therefore, I'll take the 30-06 over the 308, 7mm Rem Mag, and 300 Win Mag (If you compared those 3 ammunitions).
Now we need 7-08, 280AI, 7rem mag, & 28 nos
I use Sako Hunters Special 300 win.mag.this is a beautiful rifle to shoot & the looks is a peice of art. 3x9 Bushnell scope..But! it does have a good recoil to it.
My preferred is 30-06. I have owned or do own all three and have hunted with all three. The magnum has advantages for longer shooting but my 06 has performed just fine, never lacking, even on my moose 2 years ago. The 308 works just fine, I particularly liked it in a savage 99C i had. Wish I had that back, but i won't part with my 06's.
So your 06 is capable of taking down a moose?
30-06 all day, every day. I have never owned a .308 win as it doesn't do anything an 06' can't. I also have a few 300wm which I love but my go to is the 06.
308 pretty much does the same thing as 3006 and does it in a shorter action lighter rifle less recoil cheaper and more widely available ammunition let's see what else 🤔
This is a really well thought out
Video. Thanks. Too many shooters
Think the 308 is dead . New bullet
Technology and powders make it
A very competent performer.
It does have recoil. If 308 will
Work for you but recoil is an issue
Get a 7 mm-08. Recoil just slightly
More than a 243. Thanks for a
Rational good sense video.
If you throw in a 30-30.... it's good to have all of them.
In most cases, the mag is a bit much. But if you handload.... it can open the door for even more flexibility.
I find me shooting the 308 more and more.... right now ammo for the 308 seems to be more available.
Whichever one you can shoot most accurate with I have all three only hunt with 308 I reload got it set up to shoot with Berger’s out to 500 yds no need to shoot any further to hunt
Good stuff. I am trying to decide on 30-06 or 300win mag for my fall bear hunt. Have both rifles. Most likely will do 30-06 because shots will be under 300 yards and the 30-06 is 2 pounds lighter gun and shorter.
Fair enough. Where are you hunting?
@@Thebiggamehuntingblog Washington state. On west side up by the Canadian border.
Ah. With that in mind, then yes, I'd definitely go with the 30-06 as well for that hunt!
I also think for any shots under 300y go with the 30-06.
You're thinking right. The '06 only gives up about 100 yards ballistically to the. 300 Win.Mag.
I love all three cartridges... But while the 308 can sort of do what a 30-06 can, and 30-06 can sort of do what tamer 300wm can...a loaded down 300wm can do anything you'd want the 06 for, but loaded hot with a high B.C bullet, seated far out, the 300wm is impressive.
I've had a custom rifles in all three, İ gave the 308 to little brother, I sold the -06, and I still have the 300.
Ultimately i think it comes down to personal philosophy. Do you want the bare minimum/the smallest you can get away with, are you recoil/blast sensitive or particularly weight sensitive or do you want to start with more gun because you can't overkill something.
7mm's are a lot more interesting for me.
7-08, 7-08Aİ, 280, 280Aİ, 7mm Rem Mag and 7x57... They all stand on their own.
Even if you knocked it short to 7-08, 280Aİ and 7Mag, with the Mauser thrown in for a dark horse, they're a really interesting comparison.
30-06 , fed prem 165 gr sierra game. Just my experience, best combo
Not needing a heavy 24" rifle with a lot of recoil, I say the .308 shines. Its a hammer on deer and is only 2-3 inches lower at 400 than a 30-06 or 270. With modern range finders, I dont need them.
Have 2 30-06's and a 300 Mag...300 Mag all the way!!! Fantastic thumper with reach.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
good content,i use 308win on wild boar greets from germany,subbed because not dramatic speech and no stupid music but informatic-sorry for my grammar
Thanks Klaus!
Kein Problem Klaus. Wir verstehen dich gut! Wie lang/weit sind deine Schüsse im Durchschnit?
I think everyone should have multiple rifles, most are like me and cant afford too many so i have a Henry 30-30, AR-10, and Eddie Stone 30.06 but most will out preform me lol I spent 21 years Active Duty as a Combat Medic with multiple deployments, some with the Infantry so I consider myself to be ok at shooting but not nearly as good as what modern firearms can do. People size silhouettes at 500 meters was really pushing my luck lol. Great video, ty!
I own all 3 and like my .308 win, less recoil and works on Bear Elk and Moose besides just whitetail or Mule deer
What kind of bullet do you use on elk?
@@morgan663 remington core lokts work great. Got a few moose with them
I would like to see a video comparing .17 caliber cartridges. Particularly the .17 Remington.
I like all 3 cartridges and have guns for all 3. I have shot my first deer with a 30-06, so it has a special place in my heart. I have shot many more deer with my 308, only because my 308 is lighter, and handier in brush. I have also shot Caribou with it, one being 367 yards away with my deer loads. Another Caribou I shot with the same gun at 50 yards. I never shot any big game with a 300 Win Mag, but if I hunted in an area where I may see Grizzlys, I would want a 300 Win Mag in my hands, otherwise I will stick to my 30-06 and 308s. My main 308 that I hunt with is a Remington Model 7, with a custom barrel on it that is 20 inches long and very accurate. To me it is a perfect deer rifle in brush.
An AR 10 in 308 or an HCAR in 30-06 would be awesome to have!
Depends on what and where I'm hunting; but, any of them will do the job on most anything.
they're all just fine. If you hunt elk and mule, 300 win mag is probably the best choice, if you hunt white tail, 308 is probably the best choice, if you hunt a variety of small and large game, 30-06 is probably the best choice. Honestly, doesn't make much difference.
I don't get it..don't you watch videos where the 308 drops mule deers and elks..many people here just on this tread saying thay shot many mosse with it..
He's not saying the 308 isn't capable of killing mule deer and elk. He's saying the 30-06 and 300 Win Mag are better at that task. This is because of their higher muzzle velocity which gives them more reach and more retained kinetic energy at the longer ranges those animals are often taken at. This is in contrast to whitetail deer, which are usually (though not always) taken at shorter range and in thicker conditions.
So, would this be a fair assessment? What a .300WM can do at 500 yards a 30-06 can do at 400 yards and a .308 can do at 300 yards?
Wisconsin Hunter here. My personal favorite is .308 Winchester, as it will take out anything within 300 yards in my terrain from White Tailed Deer to Black Bear. We don't really have much larger animals past that unless you head further North towards Canada, where it's rare (but not unheard of) to come across Moose. I use both. 308 and 300 Winchester Magnum personally, so I've personally have had no problems taking out whatever crosses my scope. But between the two I love the .308 for its more moderate recoil and offering more versatility as AR-10 Semi-automatic type cartridge than the 300 Win Mag.
I will be biased because i own a 30-06, I can’t fault it. It does what I want it too. I went with it mainly because of the history behind the calibre.
All 3 work fine, not that much difference between them. The MOST important things are that the hunter be familiar with, comfortable with and skilled with whatever rifle that is being used, and of course proper shot placement on the game being hunted. IF you really want to, anyone could hunt rabbits with a Weatherby 460 magnum or a Lapua 338 magnum, but a rifle chambered in rim fire 22 shorts works just as well. I have shot many Ptarmigan in Alaska, in the head, with my Remington 700 chambered in Springfield 30.06 rifle, with a variety of bullet weights. My Remington 700 chambered in Remington 223 works just as well. Just use whatever you have and be skilled and proficient with whatever weapon that you have. Happy hunting!!!
I got one of each of these 30 calibers with different bullet types and weights so I can just pick the right one for the game or type of hunt and it is « scope zeroed » and ready… interesting video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love my 30-06
What's your favorite load for the 30-06?
@@Thebiggamehuntingblog 150grain I want to go moose hunting and my friend told me to go up to 180 grain or bring my 300 win mag but I’m more accurate with my Ruger 30-06 for some reason
@@lawrencefrancis350 Your friend is not wrong. 150 grain pills are a little light for moose. A 180 Nosler Partition or similarly constructed bullet is what you want. You can drive it at over 2,800 fps at the muzzle and it's built to smash through tough critters like moose. 150 grain pills are more suitable for deer sized game.
Nailed it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Have hunted with all 3, any will do
Excellent vidéo.....
Yes winchester does make a featherweight in .300 win. I saw it on gun broker and was surprised because it is such a hard kicking round. The rifle has a 24" barrel and weighs 7.4 pounds fancy checkering and Schnabel fore end just like any other featherweight.
Winchester changes up their rifle production details every so often. They didn't make the Featherweight in 300 WM when I recorded this video over a year ago, but they do indeed do so now.
Everyone just need to get all three.
One 308 call to repack in all just needs
Different powder.
i dropped moose with all these calibers, but i technically prefer the 30-06. 308 is too weak for moose needs a few shots to drop them but does the trick, 300 is too powerful almost blew off a mooses head with it. 30-06 is the better choice of the 3
With that increasing size of the cartridge, that's just a matter of distance.
did you have a review on the 7mm rem mag ? what are your thoughts on it for use on brown/grizzly bear and moose / elk ? using 150 grain barnes ttsx or tsx or nosler partitions in 160 grain ?
As a matter of fact I have: ruclips.net/video/tpEBOXR0rEI/видео.html&lc=UgxEsCJYrbtITd3roW54AaABAg
I think the 7mm Rem Mag is great for elk and moose, especially with those bullets you suggest. I think it's a little on the light side for brown bear, but will work in a pinch. I think the 160gr Partition is a good choice if you want to use it in that role, but I think the 175gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claw is a better option for the really big bears.
@@Thebiggamehuntingblog I'll definitely check out the video, Thanks for this explanation , i never hunted with one before , I'll take a look at trophy bonded bear claw in 175 grain ( federal premium ammo?) Have you used 180 grain nosler partitions or accubonds much out of a 7mm rem mag?
308 only
Good video I pretty much agree...I regularly used a .300 Weatherby and a 30.06 all with Nosler Partition rounds for hunting. I lived in NC on the coast where there are some huge Black Bears and typical Southern size deer, also a few hogs and a load of Coyotes. Hunting is mostly heavily wooded and swamp type land. If Im hunting somewhere long shots are required I use the Weatherby, mostly thick and swampy the 30.06 and one you did not mention but its a derivative of the 06, if Im going where I know there are large black bear the .35 Whelen...In coastal NC its not uncommon to run across a 6/700 lb black bear.
Love my Whelen. I have gotten rid of all my magnum rifles. In Colorado I don't need any of them and I hunt all big game animals here. When I drive from my home to the ranch I see mule deer, whitetail deer, bison, elk, antelope, and mountain sheep but I still don't need a magnum rifle.
@@russellkeeling9712 I'm curious at what range most of your shot are?
Huh? 600-700 pound black bears are “not uncommon” in North Carolina? Lol.
Nothing wrong with the 300 Wby mag I own 2 of then and I am a professional hunting guide in Alaska and the Pacific NW.
Load the 300 Wby mag with Barns TSX bullets it is ready to kill all kinds of game.
Where you are at and game you shoot load the 300 Wby mag with 150 - 165 grain Barns TSX bullets you will see stunning kills and zero meat loss.
The Black bears organs will be turned to blood clots liquid muck from the 300 Wby mag shooting Barns TSX bullets.
The 35 Wheelen is also a real game killer, also load with the Barns TSX bullet it will increase the killing of all rifles.
I have the CZ 550 in 9.3x62 Mauser that is even better than the 35 Wheelen.
Where have you been? Love this channel. Would you pick a .308 over 300 wsm
Haha, I just moved to a new house, so life has been BUSY! Things are settling down though and you won't have to wait as long for new videos in the future.
I want to buy a rifle in 300wsm I have been watching some other gun channels and this round looks strong and flat shooter
The 06 !! The can do everything round. 😀👍👍
.300 is for long distance or dangerous game, 06 and 308 are basically the same until you get to heavier projectiles.
It all comes down to personal choice.
From these three I hunt with 30-06, because that is what I have in the safe. Otherwise they are all fine for North America.
I am hunting wild boar only, using 300winmag. I bought 308 2 weeks ago, already 2 time boar just walk away inspite of solid shoot placement. I'm reluctant to continue using 308 as 300 winmag is putting down boar and is more forgiving due to poower of imact
I'm not sure where you've shot them, but when traveling out of state, I've personally had no problems dropping Boar with as small as 10mm to 7.62 x 39. What kind of grain and rifle do you use when Hunting Boar? As that should be more than sufficient for taking out those kinds of animals.
I've never understood why folks load a magnum caliber rifle with light bullets. The .300 mag. loaded with 180 grain bullet is formidable but you don't need a magnum to shoot 180 grain bullets well. The true advantage of a magnum is firing a heavy bullet at high velocity so you have heavy down range energy. It's why they were created.
Ernest Hemingway used 30-06 during his African lion hunt in the 1930's, highly recommend reading his "Green Hills of Africa"
Do they allow cape buffalo hunting with 50BMG or 700 nitro express?
So many people don't realize what these calibers are capable of,.lets talk brown bear.all three will break their shoulders or go threw their lungs or heart at 75 or 100 yards.that being said nothing wrong with the big calibers either if you can shoot them accordingly
I've been comparing calibers so I can buy my first hunting rifle and I'd like some opinions. Is a .270 a good deer caliber within 150 yards or is it lacking in consistent stopping power? I've got plenty of experience within 150 yards but never owned my own rifle or bagged a deer
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Ammo availability is something to consider too besides ballistic capabilities.
The problem with limiting hunting distance when shopping for a do-all-only-rifle-I'll-ever-own, is what happens if a shot well above your shot ceiling presents itself? In which case it's better to select a cartridge with more horsepower for a bigger thump out past 200 yards. For that reason, I always step up beyond the outer limits of a shot I'm likely or hope to take. For me that's a 7mag, or 6.5-284 Norma. 270 Win is a good choice. Just know that it doesn't compare in velocity, or horsepower to the others I mention. You can do better, if you want to.
If you’re not gonna hunt anything bigger than deer, I would say the .270, or even .243 are to two best choices, but if you move up to Elk or bigger game, you can go wrong with .308 as the minimum. Personally, I love the 300 Win Mag, it shoots very flat, I got a POF P300, and it shoots like a dream, I go to Montana and all over the northern US and have bagged a number or moose, bighorn Rams, and mountain goats with it, but 300 Win Mag is if you want to get into longer range. If you ever want to do long range, look no further that 300 Win Mag, 300 WSM, or 338 Lapua, those are the rulers of long range.
Get a 7mm-08.
300 win mag ! That’s what I have.😂
Is the 6.5 creed or 6.5 PRC any good against bear or moose?
The 30-378 is pretty popular. What about it?
A 30-06 with a 180gr bullet is Goldie Locks. The benchmark by wich all cartridges are judge.
lol….no
I'll stick with my Remington 700 mountain rifle in 30/06.with 180 grain Nosler handloads. And if not...180 Pointed soft point works just fine.
30-06 definitely, because it's the only one of the three I have - LOL.
So which caliber is the best for hunting and self defense in a shtf scenario?
Hard to go wrong with the 308 Winchester for that
I shot a Large bull Moose with my 308/180gr @ 100 yards & it when all the way through him wiith no issues. Dropped him like a sack of potatoes. I even elk hunt with a 30 30!
I switch back and forth between 308 and 3006
That 100-125 fps difference with 165 gr bullets simply adds 100 yards to the effective range...(given an accurate shooter and no wind, etc...)