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30-06

The 30-06 Springfield (aka 30-06, or 7.62x63mm) was the United States’ standard service rifle cartridge during both World Wars. Today it is one of the most popular hunting cartridges in the country, with a 150 grain projectile that can easily anchor any medium game animal. Heavier bullets are preferred when wind interference poses a problem over longer distances. If you’re looking for ammo for an M1 Garand, make certain to purchase 30-06 that is loaded to the rifle’s preferred specifications.
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  1. 200rds – 30-06 Prvi Partizan 165gr. PSP BT Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Prvi Partizan 165gr. PSP BT Ammo
    $214.95
    $1.07/ppr

    37 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft Point Boat-Tail     Muzzle Energy
    2883     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2805     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  2. 500rds – 30-06 Prvi Partizan M1 Garand 150gr. FMJ Ammo in Ammo Can 500rds – 30-06 Prvi Partizan M1 Garand 150gr. FMJ Ammo in Ammo Can

    $589.95

    $539.95

    $1.08/ppr

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    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2500     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2745     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  3. 200rds – 30-06 Prvi Partizan 150gr. SP Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Prvi Partizan 150gr. SP Ammo
    $224.95
    $1.12/ppr

    19 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2802     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2903     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  4. 20rds – 30-06 Fiocchi 150gr. PSP Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Fiocchi 150gr. PSP Ammo
    $22.95
    $1.15/ppr

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    141 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2820     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2910     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  5. 20rds – 30-06 Prvi Partizan 150gr. SP Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Prvi Partizan 150gr. SP Ammo
    $23.95
    $1.2/ppr

    36 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2802     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2903     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  6. 200rds – 30-06 Hornady American Whitetail 150gr. Interlock SP Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Hornady American Whitetail 150gr. Interlock SP Ammo
    $239.95
    $1.2/ppr

    11 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2820     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2910     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  7. 20rds - 30-06 Fiocchi 150gr. Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Fiocchi 150gr. Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail Ammo
    $24.95
    $1.25/ppr

    142 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2997     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3000     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  8. 20rds – 30-06 Aguila 150gr. SP Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Aguila 150gr. SP Ammo
    $24.95
    $1.25/ppr

    98 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2801     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2900     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  9. 200rds - 30-06 Remington UMC 150gr. MC Ammo 200rds - 30-06 Remington UMC 150gr. MC Ammo
    $254.95
    $1.27/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)     Muzzle Energy
    2820     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2910     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  10. 200rds – 30-06 Hornady American Whitetail 180gr. InterLock SP Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Hornady American Whitetail 180gr. InterLock SP Ammo
    $254.95
    $1.27/ppr

    11 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2714     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  11. 20rds - 30-06 Winchester 150gr. Super-X Power Point Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Winchester 150gr. Super-X Power Point Ammo
    $25.95
    $1.3/ppr

    152 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Power-Point (PP)     Muzzle Energy
    2839     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2920     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  12. 20rds – 30-06 Fiocchi Field Dynamics 180gr. PSP Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Fiocchi Field Dynamics 180gr. PSP Ammo
    $26.45
    $1.32/ppr

    157 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2913     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  13. 20rds - 30-06 Hornady American Whitetail InterLock 180gr. SP Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Hornady American Whitetail InterLock 180gr. SP Ammo
    $26.95
    $1.35/ppr

    29 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2913     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  14. 500rds - 30-06 Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJ Ammo 500rds - 30-06 Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJ Ammo
    $694.95
    $1.39/ppr

    17 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2397     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2910     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  15. 20rds - 30-06 Seller & Bellot 168gr. HPBT Match 20rds - 30-06 Seller & Bellot 168gr. HPBT Match
    $27.95
    $1.4/ppr

    150 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2896     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2786     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  16. 20rds – 30-06 Remington UMC 150gr. MC FMJ Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Remington UMC 150gr. MC FMJ Ammo
    $27.95
    $1.4/ppr

    3 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Metal Case (MC)     Muzzle Energy
    2820     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2910     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  17. 20rds – 30-06 Fiocchi 165gr. PSP Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Fiocchi 165gr. PSP Ammo
    $27.95
    $1.4/ppr

    76 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft Point Boat-Tail     Muzzle Energy
    2872     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2800     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  18. 200rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt 180gr. PSP Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt 180gr. PSP Ammo
    $279.95
    $1.4/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2913     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  19. 200rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt 150gr. PSP Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt 150gr. PSP Ammo
    $279.95
    $1.4/ppr

    11 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2820     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2910     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  20. 20rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt 150gr. PSP Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt 150gr. PSP Ammo
    $29.95
    $1.5/ppr

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    40 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Pointed Soft-Point (PSP)     Muzzle Energy
    2820     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2910     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  21. 20rds - 30-06 Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJ Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Federal American Eagle 150gr. FMJ Ammo
    $29.95
    $1.5/ppr

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    177 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail (FMJ-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2820     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2910     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  22. 20rds - 30-06 Remington 220gr Core-Lokt Soft Point Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Remington 220gr Core-Lokt Soft Point Ammo
    $31.95
    $1.6/ppr

    128 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2837     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2410     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    220 Grain
  23. 200rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt 220gr. SP Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt 220gr. SP Ammo
    $319.95
    $1.6/ppr

    17 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Soft-Point (SP)     Muzzle Energy
    2837     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2410     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    220 Grain
  24. 20rds - 30-06 Federal Fusion 180gr. SP Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Federal Fusion 180gr. SP Ammo
    $32.95
    $1.65/ppr

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    1 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    Fusion     Muzzle Energy
    2913     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  25. 20rds – 30-06 Fiocchi Extrema 180gr. SST Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Fiocchi Extrema 180gr. SST Ammo
    $32.95
    $1.65/ppr

    79 In Stock

    Bullet type
    SST     Muzzle Energy
    2860     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2675     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  26. 200rds – 30-06 Federal Gold Medal 168gr. HPBT MatchKing Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Federal Gold Medal 168gr. HPBT MatchKing Ammo
    $334.95
    $1.67/ppr

    16 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2719     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  27. 20rds – 30-06 Hornady Superformance 165gr. SST Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Hornady Superformance 165gr. SST Ammo
    $33.95
    $1.7/ppr

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    40 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    SST     Muzzle Energy
    3209     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2960     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  28. 20rds - 30-06 Hornady Superformance 150gr. SST Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Hornady Superformance 150gr. SST Ammo
    $34.95
    $1.75/ppr

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    18 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    SST     Muzzle Energy
    3159     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    3080     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  29. 20rds – 30-06 Hornady Custom Lite 125gr. SST Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Hornady Custom Lite 125gr. SST Ammo
    $34.95
    $1.75/ppr

    20 In Stock

    Bullet type
    SST     Muzzle Energy
    2023     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    125 Grain
  30. 200rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 150gr. Polymer Tip Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 150gr. Polymer Tip Ammo
    $349.95
    $1.75/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Polymer Tipped     Muzzle Energy
    2859     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2930     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  31. 20rds - 30-06 Federal Gold Medal 168gr. Match Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Federal Gold Medal 168gr. Match Ammo
    $35.95
    $1.8/ppr

    91 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2719     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  32. 200rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 180gr. Polymer Tip Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 180gr. Polymer Tip Ammo
    $364.95
    $1.82/ppr

    2 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Polymer Tipped     Muzzle Energy
    3011     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2745     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  33. 20rds - 30-06 Hornady Superformance 180gr. SST Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Hornady Superformance 180gr. SST Ammo
    $36.95
    $1.85/ppr

    70 In Stock

    Bullet type
    SST     Muzzle Energy
    3178     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2820     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  34. 20rds - 30-06 Federal Fusion 150gr. SP Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Federal Fusion 150gr. SP Ammo
    $36.95
    $1.85/ppr

    148 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Fusion     Muzzle Energy
    2801     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2900     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  35. 20rds – 30-06 Federal 168gr. Berger Hybrid Hunter Ammo Federal Berger Hybrid 30-06 ammo for sale
    $36.95
    $1.85/ppr

    121 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2614     Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2800     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  36. 20rds – 30-06 Browning BXS Copper Expansion 180gr. Polymer Tip Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Browning BXS Copper Expansion 180gr. Polymer Tip Ammo
    $36.95
    $1.85/ppr

    71 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Solid Copper     Muzzle Energy
    3022     Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2750     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  37. 20rds - 30-06 Hornady Vintage Match 168gr. ELD Match Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Hornady Vintage Match 168gr. ELD Match Ammo
    $37.95
    $1.9/ppr

    19 In Stock

    Bullet type
    ELD     Muzzle Energy
    2739     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2710     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  38. 20rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 180gr. Polymer Tip Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 180gr. Polymer Tip Ammo
    $38.25
    $1.91/ppr

    8 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Polymer Tipped     Muzzle Energy
    3011     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2745     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  39. 20rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 150gr. Polymer Tip Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 150gr. Polymer Tip Ammo
    $38.95
    $1.95/ppr

    10 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Polymer Tipped     Muzzle Energy
    2859     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2930     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain
  40. 20rds - 30-06 Federal Vital-Shok 165gr. Trophy Bonded Tip Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Federal Vital-Shok 165gr. Trophy Bonded Tip Ammo
    $39.95
    $2/ppr

    59 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Trophy Bonded Tip     Muzzle Energy
    2872     Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2800     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  41. 20rds – 30-06 Hornady Precision Hunter 178gr. ELD-X Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Hornady Precision Hunter 178gr. ELD-X Ammo
    $39.95
    $2/ppr

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    47 In Stock

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    Bullet type
    ELD     Muzzle Energy
    2989     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2750     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    178 Grain
  42. 20rds – 30-06 Federal 165gr. TSX Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Federal 165gr. TSX Ammo
    $39.95
    $2/ppr

    17 In Stock

    Bullet type
    TSX     Muzzle Energy
    2872     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2800     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    165 Grain
  43. 20rds - 30-06 Springfield Nosler 180gr. Ballistic Tip Hunting Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Springfield Nosler 180gr. Ballistic Tip Hunting Ammo
    $40.25
    $2.01/ppr

    50 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Nosler Ballistic Tip     Muzzle Energy
    2643     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2572     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  44. 20rds – 30-06 Federal 180gr. Barnes TSX Ammo Federal 30-06 Ammo with Barnes 180 grain TSX bullet
    $41.95
    $2.1/ppr

    9 In Stock

    Bullet type
    TSX     Muzzle Energy
    2913     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  45. 200rds – 30-06 Remington 180gr. Scirocco Bonded Ammo 200rds – 30-06 Remington 180gr. Scirocco Bonded Ammo
    $439.95
    $2.2/ppr

    1 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Polymer Tipped     Muzzle Energy
    2913     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  46. 20rds – 30-06 Federal Vital-Shok 180gr. Trophy Copper Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Federal Vital-Shok 180gr. Trophy Copper Ammo
    $44.95
    $2.25/ppr

    91 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Polymer Tipped     Muzzle Energy
    2913     Casing Type
    Nickel-Plated Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  47. 20rds – 30-06 Remington 180gr. Scirocco Bonded Ammo 20rds – 30-06 Remington 180gr. Scirocco Bonded Ammo
    $45.95
    $2.3/ppr

    29 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Polymer Tipped     Muzzle Energy
    2913     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  48. 20rds - 30-06 Federal Vital-Shok 180gr. Nosler Partition Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Federal Vital-Shok 180gr. Nosler Partition Ammo
    $45.95
    $2.3/ppr

    50 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Nosler Partition     Muzzle Energy
    2913     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2700     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    180 Grain
  49. 20rds - 30-06 Black Hills Gold 168gr. Match Boat Tail Hollow Point Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Black Hills Gold 168gr. Match Boat Tail Hollow Point Ammo
    $49.95
    $2.5/ppr

    4 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Hollow-Point Boat Tail (HP-BT)     Muzzle Energy
    2821     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2750     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    168 Grain
  50. 20rds - 30-06 Remington 150gr. Scirocco Bonded Ammo 20rds - 30-06 Remington 150gr. Scirocco Bonded Ammo
    $49.95
    $2.5/ppr

    20 In Stock

    Bullet type
    Polymer Tipped     Muzzle Energy
    2821     Casing Type
    Brass     Muzzle Velocity
    2910     Primer Type
    Boxer     Bullet Weight
    150 Grain

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Common 30-06 Ammo Questions

How was the Name “.30-06 Springfield” Chosen?

The naming of cartridges can become fairly complex, as manufacturers try to brand their products with unique names or numerical distinctions. The .30-06 Springfield (usually called “thirty aught six”) however, is pretty straightforward. The “.30” comes from the fact that the bullet is roughly .3 inches in diameter; .308 inches to be exact. The “06” comes from the fact that the bullet was designed in 1906, and the “Springfield” is in honor of the Springfield Armory, which made the M1903 Springfield rifles, for which the cartridge was developed.

What is the Difference Between the .30-06 Springfield and the .308 Winchester?

While both of these cartridges fire bullets that are exactly .308 inches in diameter, the most noticeable difference between the two is the overall length of the case. The .30-06 Springfield has a case length of 2.494 inches, while .308 Winchester ammunition is slightly smaller, with a case length of 2.15 inches. The military version of the .308 Winchester, developed in the 1950’s, was designed to have a shorter case length. With advancements in propellants, similar velocities were achieved despite the smaller size. When the .308 was developed, the .30-06 was the champion of accurate shooting; today both have been surpassed by other cartridges, but they still maintain excellent accuracy and performance.

How Does the .30-06 Springfield Compare to the .30-30 Winchester?

These are actually two extremely different cartridges. Most notably, the .30-06 Springfield was developed for semiautomatic rifles, while .30-30 Winchester ammo was meant for lever-action rifles. Besides a noticeably different shape, the .30-06 has a longer case, wider neck, and larger case capacity. The result is superior velocities and straighter trajectories for the .30-06 Springfield. Want to learn more, check our our in-depth 30-06 vs. 30-30 article here.

What Can the .30-06 Be Used For?

The cartridge is mainly used for hunting and target shooting. Because of it’s accuracy and straight-line trajectory, the round is a popular choice at target ranges all across the country. For example, the American Eagle 150-grain FMJ-BT from Federal Premium Ammunition, when zeroed in to 100 yards, will only drop 3.3 inches at 200 yards. This makes is a reliable cartridge for distance shooting, but it also maintains reliable energy and speed for hunting. The same bullet at 200 yards is rated for 2,466 feet per second and 2,026 foot-pounds of energy. This makes it perfectly capable of harvesting deer, black bear, and other medium-sized animals.

What Cartridges Should I Choose for Hunting with the .30-06 Springfield?

If you are going to hunt with the .30-06 Springfield, you need to choose a cartridge that is loaded with an expanding bullet, which will deliver larger wound channels for a faster kill. Choose a jacketed hollow point or soft nose bullet for ideal terminal performance. A bullet with a ballistic tip will also give the performance you need. Avoid full metal jacket rounds, as they do not expand upon impact.

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