But in truth, in some of the hotter loadings for the .30-06, there ain't much difference.
Me, I prefer the .30-06 for it's WIDE range of possibilities. Factory ammo in almost an configuration you can imagine...inexpensive...and if you handload it, CHEAP.
Kinda hard to beat until you get into African Game guns.
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Besides the case dimensions, caliber is the same. The magnum cartridge basically makes it possible to shoot at farther distances away. The .30-06 cartridge is pretty fit to take any big game in North America. The .300 Win Mag is more than fit to take any large game in North America. Trajectories at distances are a little flatter with the Win Mag opposed to the .30-06. Handloads can tailor the load to the rifle in either case. IMO, the .300 Win Mag is a big kick compared to the .30-06. But hey, they make .300 Win Mag semis, but a deep wallet may be necessary for obtainment Will you be shooting any .30-06 or Win Mag for hunting or pleasure? Perhaps if we understand what you want to use it for, you can weigh opinions you get from other forum members perhaps.
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If you are a beginning shooter/hunter I would advise staying away from the 300 win mag. Heavy recoil, loud report and a to handle on the range.
New shooters, I advise starting with a lighter recoiling rifle. 30-06 is not a bad starter rifle, especially if it is a semi auto. Semi autos tame the recoil a bit.
Also, the -06 is more than enough for most animals in the lower 48 states.
"300 win mag is a 30-06 on steroids." Not sure who said it, but it is true.
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Water case capacity is 69grains for .30-06 and 88grains for the .300winmag.Diammeter/length is .473"w by 2.494"L..diammeter/length of .300winmag is: .513"W,and 2.620"L..30-06 has non-belted body and .300winmag is belted (.532").Recoil using 8lb rifle .30-06 is between 17 and 20lbs depending on bullet wt and powder charge.Recoil on .300 winmag using 8.5lb rifle is between 26 and 30lbs depending on bullet wt and powder chg. ,,,sam.
Speaking of recoil; I just had an opportunity to shoot a Browning bolt rifle in .300 WSM with the BOSS system on it and I was amazed at how well it worked. I don't think I've ever shot a center fire bolt gun with less felt recoil. I won't be buying one since I don't need one, and I love my old 700 '06, but if anyone is looking and recoil is an issue.......
Besides the case dimensions, caliber is the same. The magnum cartridge basically makes it possible to shoot at farther distances away. The .30-06 cartridge is pretty fit to take any big game in North America. The .300 Win Mag is more than fit to take any large game in North America. Trajectories at distances are a little flatter with the Win Mag opposed to the .30-06. Handloads can tailor the load to the rifle in either case. IMO, the .300 Win Mag is a big kick compared to the .30-06. But hey, they make .300 Win Mag semis, but a deep wallet may be necessary for obtainment Will you be shooting any .30-06 or Win Mag for hunting or pleasure? Perhaps if we understand what you want to use it for, you can weigh opinions you get from other forum members perhaps.
I'll say! Walther WA2000 = $75,000. That doesn't stop me from wanting one.
Will you be shooting any .30-06 or Win Mag for hunting or pleasure? Perhaps if we understand what you want to use it for, you can weigh opinions you get from other forum members perhaps.
That doesn't stop me from wanting one.
