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26 paź 2023 · Both .308 and .30-06 are popular calibers for elk hunting and can be effective if used with the right bullet and shot placement. However, the .30-06 has a slight edge over the .308 in terms of energy and velocity.
14 lut 2024 · Should you use a .308 for elk hunting? We break down the ballistics, benefits, drawbacks, and alternatives to this popular rifle caliber for elk hunting.
18 kwi 2024 · The best calibers for elk hunting have long-range power, are accurate, and are widely available at a reasonable cost. See which cartridges made the cut.
25 cze 2024 · .308 vs .30/06: Does It Make That Much Difference? Take a look at some of the key differences between the two rounds.
22 wrz 2022 · A remarkably accurate, and effective elk rifle round is the .308 Win. with 165-grain Accubonds. At 2800 fps, this round delivers 2871 ft.-lb. of ME. The 130 ft.-lb. difference from the .30/06 will never be noticed by any elk or other animal.
Deer, bear, moose, elk: they’ll all go down from a well placed 308 or 30-06. Both cartridges are readily found on store shelves and are inexpensive compared to rarer chamberings. Because they both use mild speeds, expensive premium bullets aren’t really necessary.
In this article, I’m going to do 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.
