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Cleankill47 · 02-17-2008, 09:23 PM

Hey, guys, I've got a question for you.

I know that usually, .30-06 is way too much for predators such as coyotes and fox, but, taking into account the fact that there are accelerator rounds and sabots to handload with, plus the availability of fmj ammunition, and the fact that I plan on hunting larger game such as elk and bear, do you think that it's too much gun?

If it is, I'll just get another rifle in .223 or something. I really want this .30-06, but I want some good thoughts on the caliber and if I will be able to salvage furs out of it, or if I will just be doing the turkeys and ducks a civil service...

02-17-2008, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cleankill47 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22	.30-06 for varmints? Hey, guys, I've got a question for you. I know that usually, .30-06 is way too much for predators such as coyotes and fox, but, taking into account the fact that there are accelerator rounds and sabots to handload with, plus the availability of fmj ammunition, and the fact that I plan on hunting larger game such as elk and bear, do you think that it's too much gun? If it is, I'll just get another rifle in .223 or something. I really want this .30-06, but I want some good thoughts on the caliber and if I will be able to salvage furs out of it, or if I will just be doing the turkeys and ducks a civil service...