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<blockquote data-quote="NoMoreOldNo7" data-source="post: 2195582" data-attributes="member: 29897"><p>Great round, at least one of the most versatile. I have shot both deer and elk with my 30-06, but mainly have it along for a back up rifle now. I hand load so I can really work up a proper load for whatever purpose I need it for but as a general rule I like shooting a bonded 165gr boat tails with polymer tips for deer or smaller game and for elk I like to step up to a 180gr. As for 180gr bullets both the Nosler Accubonds and Barnes TTSX bullets shoot very well in my rifle and for a 165gr bullet I like the 165gr Accubond. As for long range shooting with any match ammo you'll probably find more experience from others, I haven't played much with match ammo but that's not to say I don't do any long range shooting I just like to stick with my hunting bullets. I dropped the last 2 elk I've taken at 297 yards and 350 yards (both with 180gr Accubonds, but with my 300 WinMag) and just this past season I took 3 antelope in Wyoming and the last one was at 450 yards (again not with my 30-06 but with my 7RM). All of these shots, just as most of my hunting, I prefer the Accubond bullets. They shoot well in the 3 rifles I have mentioned, they are very accurate and I have very good performance at dropping game with them. </p><p></p><p>Biggest thing is practice before taking them long shots. I have heard lots of talk recently about this long range hunting stuff, it's ok in my book as long as whoever is pulling the trigger is confident in taking the shot. In my mind it requires lots of range time and realistically knowing the capabilities of how you can shoot your rifle and how it performs with whatever ammo at whatever range. The limitation of your shooting should be a combination of lots of practice and how well you and your rifle shoot.</p><p></p><p>Back to the 30-06, I love it. If I were to have only one rifle it would be a 30-06.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents, but it is based on opinion and experience (what ever that's worth), good luck with your 06 and if you ever want to give reloading a try shoot me a note.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NoMoreOldNo7, post: 2195582, member: 29897"] Great round, at least one of the most versatile. I have shot both deer and elk with my 30-06, but mainly have it along for a back up rifle now. I hand load so I can really work up a proper load for whatever purpose I need it for but as a general rule I like shooting a bonded 165gr boat tails with polymer tips for deer or smaller game and for elk I like to step up to a 180gr. As for 180gr bullets both the Nosler Accubonds and Barnes TTSX bullets shoot very well in my rifle and for a 165gr bullet I like the 165gr Accubond. As for long range shooting with any match ammo you'll probably find more experience from others, I haven't played much with match ammo but that's not to say I don't do any long range shooting I just like to stick with my hunting bullets. I dropped the last 2 elk I've taken at 297 yards and 350 yards (both with 180gr Accubonds, but with my 300 WinMag) and just this past season I took 3 antelope in Wyoming and the last one was at 450 yards (again not with my 30-06 but with my 7RM). All of these shots, just as most of my hunting, I prefer the Accubond bullets. They shoot well in the 3 rifles I have mentioned, they are very accurate and I have very good performance at dropping game with them. Biggest thing is practice before taking them long shots. I have heard lots of talk recently about this long range hunting stuff, it's ok in my book as long as whoever is pulling the trigger is confident in taking the shot. In my mind it requires lots of range time and realistically knowing the capabilities of how you can shoot your rifle and how it performs with whatever ammo at whatever range. The limitation of your shooting should be a combination of lots of practice and how well you and your rifle shoot. Back to the 30-06, I love it. If I were to have only one rifle it would be a 30-06. Just my 2 cents, but it is based on opinion and experience (what ever that's worth), good luck with your 06 and if you ever want to give reloading a try shoot me a note. [/QUOTE]
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