A tribute to the 30-06

[@jameskennedy6982]

My dad returned from World War II to marry my mom after they knew each other for two weeks before he left for World War II. He lost his dad 1916 when he was 4 years old, leaving his mom and himself and two sisters and a brother. My dad landed at Omaha Beach and fought to the Remagen Bridge went on March 17th 1945 the Germans finally detonated the explosives and many people in his company were killed. He came home with not much just my mom's love, and they were married in September of 1945 and were married until they both passed away. I say this because in 19 50 my mom had saved up enough money to purchase my dad a wedding anniversary gift, and that was a pre 64 model 70 30-06. He hunted for years in Montana with that rifle and took elk and deer and Antelope with that rifle I never needed any other caliber. That rifle now arrest in my gun vault in a place of honor. I go through all this to not only give homage to the 30-06, but to say thanks to generations of Americans who fought for this great Nation.Semper Fi

[@C.dieslevonankwek7]

Incredible story pal, I found a pre 64 model 70 in a pawn shop in 1998 had it for probably 7 years before I sold it. I still cant find a rifle that groups as well as that rifle did. Could put 3 in a quarter at 100 yards and I've sold and traded many firearms over the years and that is the one I regret selling the most. I have a 700 in 30-06 that shoots pretty well but that model 70 was still the best.

[@DonVigna-ub7sz]

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[@JuanGarcia-ig4zl]

"Not the best at anything but good for everything". Me if I could only have one rifle it would be a 3006. I love it.

[@EnkeiTenjin]

In turn, meaning it’s the best for everything 😂

[@JuanGarcia-ig4zl]

@@EnkeiTenjin not really, an 06 will take a brown bear cleanly with proper shot placement. But when dealing with an animal that can eat you a 375 h&h would be better suited. When hunting not every situation or condition is perfect. Just saying a good hunter and marksman can do a wide range of things with the 30 06. A 243 is an excellent deer round. No way would it be acceptable for brown bear. 30 06 for deer? Sure.

[@robertpetersson1390]

I think it is the best caliber for moose.

[@gerardgoubel4169]

@@robertpetersson1390 pas sûr.

[@roddecker1900]

@@robertpetersson1390 of course.hunted with people using 3030 for bull winkels. I didn't have tags on those trips. Brought my Kraig 4 carrying

[@luchovera2464]

My grandma hunted with 30 06. She passed away and I have her gun. It shoots beautifully..Love from Peru

[@b01tact10n]

My Grandmother hunted with a single shot .22 and I have her rifle, I got quite a few Ptarmigan, grouse, muskrat, beaver, rabbit over the years. Very accurate old pinker strait shooter.

[@kraaidievoel]

I am 46 now as a boy there were two rifles for hunting in our house in the Karoo 243 for Springbok and blesbok and 30-06 for anything bigger up to a Eland. Love your chanel! Thank you

[@davidderr2662]

Bob Milek being included warmed my heart. He was very special and didn't and still doesn't get the praise he deserves. Thanks DD!

[@johnkoenig496]

AGREE 💯

[@Lostfriar1]

I want to establish what I base my opinion on; I began hunting at age 12. My first rifle was a surplus 30/40 Kraig. After a couple of years, I acquired a .300 Savage in a model 99. These guns served me well, and put meat on the table. When I was 16, I bought my first 30-06, a Springfield 03 that had been remade into a sporting rifle. That year, I began shooting on a rifle team, and within a year made expert, with the same 30-06. I have hunted in five different states, I have taken everything from coyote to black bear, all with a 30-06. I am 71 now and still hunt when I can, mostly in Idaho and Washington state. I do hunt with other calibers, such as the 6.5 Creedmoor, which I took a nice white tail buck with two years ago. I primarily hunt with a 25-06 these days, for no other reason then I like the caliber. My point is this, there is nothing the "06 can not safely and humanly dispatch inside 500 yards in north America. It is a manageable round recoil wise for 99 percent of hunters. It is very accurate with a wide variety of bullet weights. It is available in most any action you wish, from semi auto to single shot. The 30-06 case is the parent case for many of the modern "race" cartridges. If all hunting was to be done with one round, hands down, it would be the 30-06.

[@JuanGarcia-ig4zl]

@@Lure-Benson dude his point was that the 06 is capable in the hands of an ethical responsible hunter. He never said it was best. I agree with him. And what are you doing putting yourself in harms way on a river full of brown bears? Have some respect. Your arrogance is over flowing.

[@trumpie5399]

50 years with the 30-06 From North Carolina Black Bears and Deer to Alaska Moose my Win 70 XTR has accounted for Deer, Wild Boar, Black Bear, Elk, Mule Deer and Alaska Moose. My favorite has always been 165gr Speer Hotcor and 180 Nosler Part in handloads with IMR 4350.

[@wdb3110]

The cartridge that will never let you down.

[@desmondmoonbear8149]

Unless you're a deer

[@Gutslicers]

Yessir i have my grandfarthers 30-06 and its awesome

[@tyleracmason]

An old man once told me when I asked him about what he thought of .30-06 said, "the only problem with the .30-06 is it's like an ***hole. Everybody's got one." Ever since then I have thought, everybody is an overwhelming majority. Is the majority wrong? I use a .30-06. Another old-timer around the same time said ".30-06 and .308 are the way to go."

[@reidb2054]

I'm 12 and I have a 30.06, i absolutely love it!

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Did my first hunt at 12....with my 30-06!

[@fedup3582]

Cherish it, it will serve you well for decades. What rifle model is it, just curious.

[@stephenland9361]

Life is interesting. The first centre-fire rifle I acquired, about 35 years ago was a .270, so I never saw the need for a 30-06. That said, whenever someone asks for a recommendation for a "general purpose" hunting rifle (north-central British Columbia) I always recommend a 30-06. Deer, moose. elk, caribou, goats, sheep and bear... the 30-06 is great for them all.

[@BamaShinesDistillery]

The .270 is almost as good. It just lacks the diversity of bullet types. The 30 cal. market is just huge. And the -06 can fit them all, from 90 grain accelerators to 230 grain thumpers.

[@MrJasoncklein]

Interesting. Hunting and firearm instructor I know (in Surrey), casually mentions 30-06 as well when students ask about all purpose cartridge.

[@linkbond08]

@@BamaShinesDistillery I think I've seen 250gr listed on Midway. That might be much for a 1: 10 twist tho.

[@linkbond08]

@@BamaShinesDistillery 75-73-71-60gr projectiles from 32acp, I load them barely subsonic, and are great for squirrels, very easy on brass too. You can go 55gr with the extreme defenders but those are too expensive for small game 🤣. This is however very well outside of rifle territory, you will need a very small load start at 3gr of 700x shotgun powder or pistol powder (haven't used yet) When I messed with 700x I started with 100gr plinker and 2gr of powder pounding squibs with a cleaning rod and a mallet. [(ALWAYS CHECK YOUR BARREL IS FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AFTER FIRING AN EXPERIMENTAL SUBSONIC ROUND)]

[@b01tact10n]

Fall Alaskan Moose hunting is around the corner! I have a handed down ironsighted Rem700 chambered for 30'06 I added a Leupold 3-9x40 scope 3 years ago with the quick release base. I use Nosler Partition 180s to accuracy specs. I perfer using my ironsights when I hunt, I always attempt clean headshots on caribou, moose, brown bear and black bear here in southwest Alaska. I take my hunting seriously because that's what gets me through the winter. Combined with Nosler Partition ammo my rifle acts like a bigger rifle. My cousin uses a Rem700 chambered for the. 338 and he calls mine a BB gun. I'll keep y'all posted for moose hunt 2022!

[@b01tact10n]

Well said well put on your knowledge! Good input! Same as my Grandfather, Father, late Uncle(my handed down IRON SIGHTED REM700 30'06) my brother, brother in law, nephew all use rifles chambered in 30'06 for Bull Moose Hunting/AK Big Game. 2022 I tailor made.338 WinMag 250gr Partition ammo for my Cuz. After his cranium shot on a Monster Bull at 325 paces! I ordered a Model 70 Winchester ironsighted version. I added 3- 9x40 VX-2 and Leupold Quick release bases. I developed Nosler Partition 250 accuracy load out to 300 paces and I can't wait for next Alaska Fall Moose season again! He saw my rifle and said you finally retired your B-B Gun and got a Man's Rifle (referring my handed down REM30'06)😂

[@Wen-ve8nx]

I've been hooked on .30-06 since the 1970's. It's never let me down.

[@be2223]

Me too. My exact feelings as well.

[@bobgordon1754]

So have I.

[@danblumel]

Me too, it was my first rifle, since about 1975, M1 Garand and WW-I sporterized Remington/ Springfield with Leopold 3-9 power scope. All of my moose with the Garand.

[@seatedliberty]

I took my Savage 30-06 on African safari, and took everything from warthog to kudu with it. Never needed more than one shot to put the animal down, and would use it for everything besides dangerous game (though in fact it is more than enough for lion and leopard).

[@JohnnyRebKy]

My dad bought me a Savage 110 30-06 on my 14th birthday. I'm 37 now and still use the same rifle to deer hunt. Never had a need for anything new

[@tronkleds1209]

I have been hunting with the 30-06 since I was 12. -Win.model 70. I live in Idaho and have hunted bear deer elk and even buffalo. Nothing is as versatile as the 30-06.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

The truth.

[@BamaShinesDistillery]

Then you have never met a NY prostitute......

[@martyluther7797]

I have 2 model 70s, Dad woulodnt give his up when I started hu8nting so I bought my own now I have his 1963 Win. as well. At the range on paper its hard to tell which one shoots the best.

[@garyquail2347]

@@martyluther7797 hang on to that 1963 Winchester model 70 because anything built before 1964 is going to be the smoothest rifle for 30 ought 6 is going to be a collector's item and in fact I believe it already is I have my grand uncle's model 70 Winchester that was built in 1962 flawless.

[@jerryrobinson5163]

I have harvested 3 buffaloes from 700 to 1400 pounds and the 3006 did the trick every time time. Also 2 sika deer, 3 red deer, and 2 fallow deer all with a 3006.

[@NightHowl86]

It truly is the greatest rifle cartridge of all-time period.

[@segwolfxviii2919]

One of

[@NightHowl86]

@@segwolfxviii2919 7mm-08 is a badass cartridge as well.

[@segwolfxviii2919]

@@NightHowl86 308 Winchester, 300WM ect. There's several.

[@ericsnow3663]

There may be better cartridges out there, but 30-06 is our patriotic cartridge. WW 1, WW2, Korea. It a sentimental thing. It's God, county, and family for me.

[@retirednavy8720]

Nope. It is very good but it isn't the greatest rifle cartridge of all time, the 375 H&H is.

[@Iceberg050]

I’ve owned various 30-06 rifles and reloaded for them since 1968. 110 gr hollow points for varmints to 165 grain Game Kings for everything else! I’ve owned 30-30s, 270s, 308s and the only one I still own is the 30-06! I don’t hunt big game any longer so now the ‘06 is retired and the AR platform is my go to for self defense.

[@BigRedPower59]

A wise man once said “If you can’t kill it with a 30-06, you probably shouldn’t be hunting it.”

[@garymckee8857]

Agreed

[@bigdave1579]

Amen to that!!!!!

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

The late Colonel Jeff Cooper (USMC, ret.) once said, "If you can't do it with 180 at 2800, you probably can't do it." He was talking about a 180-grain slug at 2800 fps fired from a 30-06 rifle.

[@Win94ae]

@@GeorgiaBoy1961 www.americanhunter.org/articles/2017/8/3/opinion-the-30-06-sucks/ In 1984 Jeff Cooper wrote, “A 30-caliber, 150-grain spritzer at 2700 fps may not be a ‘magnum,’ but it has been logging one shot kills all over the world for so long that one may well ask why anything more is necessary, unless one’s target weighs over 1000 pounds.” I think you may have it a little mixed-up.

[@conradangel8602]

Well said

[@marinegunny826]

This Marine purchased an M-1 Garand many years ago and it's still the only rifle I own. I don't hunt but I reload to the rifle's specs and keep up on my marksmanship. BLM, bring it on!

[@Mark-uq9km]

I'm happy to know I am on your side!! Yeh, BLM, bring it on.

[@marinegunny826]

@@Mark-uq9km right on, brother! Fight the good fight!

[@mr.taxpayer5289]

If my grandfathers were alive now, both were WW2 veterans they would be super pizzed with the riots and the BLM crap. M1 Garand was standard issue rifle for WW2 vets. Lots of history with the .30-06, it has knocked down many deer and other game in N. America.

[@plasterbrick2011]

@@mr.taxpayer5289 ironic seeing as they fought a dictatorship purely because its leader didnt think black (or jewish) lives mattered...

[@drsmokeybones]

Black lives do matter!

[@WilliamKister]

One of the best cartridges ever produced.

[@scenicdriveways6708]

The 30-06 is still one of the most (if not the most) versatile rifle cartridges today. Great cartridge.

[@rageinthekage4247]

I've owned a Weatherby Vanguard in 30-06 for 12 years (round count is at 1120). The target in the box was a perfect 1/2 inch triangle. With my loads I get .33 inch. Lots of meat in the freezer and on paper and steel it's outrageously great. Deadly accurate, beauty trigger and my action is like butter. I have the "Back Country" model with a fluted barrel. I have since put in a Timney, I always moly the barrel after 200 rounds, added a muzzle brake and I did the paint myself.

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

Sounds nice! I have two vanguards, one in .270win and one 30-06. Great rifles.

[@franko3006]

I've shot 30/06 for 25 years owned 308s , 6.5s and sold them all and kept the 30/06 to this day. I NOW LOAD 130 gr woodleigh at 3400fps my instant KILL rate jumped On pigs and deer. It's all about BULLET selection, less recoil but more instant KILLS. 30/06 It's brilliant

[@jasonrhodes7047]

I have a 1964 Model 70 Winchester in 30-06. Shoots 180 grain Hornady interlocks sub moa at 100 yards. Puts deer down with ease.

[@garyquail2347]

I to have my Winchester model 54 from my grandfather when he first bought it in 1927 you don't see many of those model 54s and especially with its original iron sights and yes it does shoot 30 ought 6 with great accuracy at 100 yards with a 1 inch pattern.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

114 years now, it’s a patriot round and always will be !

[@tonedatruth]

Amen 🇺🇸 choosing an -06 as my first hunting rifle for a reason.

[@davidschmidt6013]

@Hot Chihuahua Yep! I'd bet that it would go straight through at least several antifa-creatures... very efficient and cost-effective round indeed.

[@ericclemens5240]

Can't agree more. I've been using my winchester model 70 for thirty five years. More deer, antelope, and elk I can't even remember. Best part is. It looks brand new, still..

[@MrHf4l]

I would add that the 300wsm is the modern 30-06. Ballistics are phenomenal and recoil is similar. Beauty is that we don’t need bullets heavier than 180 grains anymore now that we have excellent bullet technology. Nice video.

[@MrDan1509]

Need a damn loan for ammo tho!

[@ericsnow3663]

My dad took me to choose a deer rifle when I was a kid. I looked at 30-30s, .243, .308, but everytime he would hand me a rifle to look at I'd be chambered in 30-06. I asked him why he was trying to push me to get a 30-06. He told me he hunted most of his life with 30-06, his father fought ww2 with 30-06 and hunted with 30-06 after the war , also my great grandfather fought In ww1 with a 30-06. Tradition.my family has 3 generations of faith in 30-06. Now I'm the 4th generation. 30-06 Springfield A family tradition since 1917.

[@basshuntet607]

Great story Eric! Loved it!

[@luvtahandload7692]

Eric Snow That's awesome! Thumbs up for that!

[@davidmajor1508]

Thank you. I love stories like this. There is something so wholesome and heartwarming about them.

[@magicdaveable]

Very interesting. I had an early Rem 700 3006. Really beautiful accurate rifle. I would suggest that it is a very versatile but if you are a reloader like me, it burns an awful lot of powder. I will out shoot any 30/06 with my 6.5x55 SE. Your "bullet weight" discussion is not really valid. In the thick woods of the Northeast using a 30 06 is overgunned for whitetails.

[@thomasvess6253]

I really like the 6.5 Swede but the good ol 3006 beats it out as the best cartridge for Me, saying that I really do like the 6.5. I only use 165 gr bullets, usually Federal Fusion but I only hunt whitetails..

[@garycartwright3472]

I have a 57 year old Remington 700 30-06, 20" barrel, stripper slot that I shoot 200 grain 1/2 groups @ 💯 yards. wouldn't give up for any reason

[@robbishop8917]

2 guns I love. 1 is my 338 win mag and number 2 is my 30-06 Springfield.

[@b01tact10n]

My cousin loves his .338, I love my ironsighted Rem700 30'06, I load Nosler Partition ammo for both rifles. Iwould love to fill my freezers with Alaskan Big Game! He calls my 30'06 a BB Gun 🤣, I say you brought your big Elephant rifle for moose hunting again? 😉 🤣 both great rifles I can't find one negative thing to say about the .338 or the 30'06!

[@allenrobinson7855]

Yep. Me too. Been loving it over 35 years. My springfield receiver 06 has always been my favorite. My dad built it in the 70's.

[@ronclayton3831]

The 30-06, love it or hate it, I will say, is a tried and true game getter. I've had a number of calibers through the years, including the 06, and I will say it is a gun that covers all aspects of hunting from 115gr bullets up to 225gr bullets, the 06 covers everything in north america and even in africa, and other countries as well. I don't own one anymore but if you have one, you have a dam good product!.

[@leroymorris6036]

Agreed as to the versatility and power and reliability of 30-06. love mine.

[@Robert31352]

My Remington 742 Woodsmaster purchased in 1968 is still alive and well. What a great firearm.

[@IIDASHII]

I took my first deer with that gun in 30-06. It absolutely laid the smack down! Dead in 50 yards. Highly underrated firearm, IMO.

[@garymckee8857]

I owned and wish I never sold it, it worked well with a 165 grain boat tail Winchester supreme round.

[@ortiz73caify]

Robert31352 742 was my first

[@constitutionalrepublican1611]

i collect the remingtons, the 74,700,710,740,742,760,7400,7600 all are chambered in 30-06. pristine examples of history.

[@alonzahanks1182]

My 742 shoots 0 MA 1 Hole groups at any range . The 742 was Remingtons flag ship They put there heart into that barrel

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

Every country mom and pop store across the nation has 30-06 rounds on the shelf. Gimmie that 180 gr and I’m good to go

[@jmmartin7766]

@ U.P. ~ To your point, went looking for ammo the other day (during the COVID panic of 2020 😒), and by far the most plentiful hunting round on the shelf, at least at my local GS, was .30-06! Tbh, it surprised me. Try to find 9mm and .223/5.56 right now... Lol!

[@allenrobinson7855]

The country store where I grew up had a couple of old boxes of 06. No one ever bought them that I remember. But they always had them on that same shelf. 30-30 too.

[@jeffhreid]

Totally agree. Although not an universal as it one was, 30-06 is still pretty darn common

[@Historyfreak-f7o]

U.P. Woodtick that’s what I like too, it’s available almost everywhere, even feed stores and grain elevators! I like the 150 grain core locked for where I live. Good hunting and God Bless!

[@duckwacker8720]

165gr for everything.

[@davidpruyne7340]

Alot of times a writer will write the volicity with a 150 gr as 2700 ft per second quoting the old military loading , loads today are 3000 ft per second with 150 gr , as you stated excellent video , thank you for telling it like it is , love my 06

[@mot0rhe4d40]

Started my oldest nephew out with a 243 Win at the age of 8. Just before his 18th birthday, I upgraded him to a Winchester M70 '06. While he can go onto add any number of different caliber rifles to his collection ( as we all do ). His uncle made sure he could hunt most anything he could want to, with one rifle.

[@toddchristensen7437]

A buddy of mine, back in the early 70's when money was pretty tight. One weekend we're hunting varmints in the west desert with his '06 using 55 gr accelerators, two weeks later he was taking bear in Alaska with the same '06 using 220 gr. Both 55gr and 220gr rounds were factory ammo at that time. Great one gun cartridge. Long live the '06.

[@tintshopnc5552]

i love mine , almost always zero tracking. Carlos Hatchock used it in vietnam too

[@constitutionalrepublican1611]

good man, with great history.

[@MrJonrocker]

He also used the .308

[@tintshopnc5552]

@@MrJonrocker and a 50 cal made ti fire one shot at a time with a scope

[@kennethbaca7610]

Went through the magnum stage, nothing beats the 30-06. All never go back.

[@brazzy1467]

I've been using my Remington 7600 30-06 ever since I was 16 years old and I'll be 53 this year. I taken everything from moose in Alaska, elk in Colorado, mule deer in Nebraska and whitetail deer all over the United States. I am now getting my gunsmith to put a new better and flutted barrel on it so I can use my suppressor on it for hunting season this year. Can't wait to shoot it.

[@dennishein2812]

My favorite every since I was a kid. Fell in love with it on the first shot.

[@poorfatman5317]

Awesome video back in 1978 that was the first rifle I bought because it was so versatile I have loved it always

[@vlad.vasilev.94]

I was in the process of getting my first hunting rifle and considering my needs for driven wild boar hunts and also short to mid range stalks in Eastern Europe I chose the 8x57 JS (Mauser). Yesterday I went to the gun store but there was more and better feeling rifles in the .30-06 than in the 8mm. Long story short I walked out with my first rifle in the 30-06 without much research and knowledge for the caliber. Your video gives me the confidence that I lacked to be a successful hunter with my new rifle. Thank you! PS: the rilfe is Haenel Jaeger 10 made in Suhl, Germany.

[@mattd8411]

I'm 28 and in my short experience time of hunting the 30 06 has not let me down. I recently purchased a x bolt 6.5 and shot a nice buck about 120 yards. I was using a Hornady 143 grain precision hunter. The buck hit the ground and crawled off resulting in a long brutal death paralyzing the buck. I asked the Lord and the buck to forgive me for such a brutal death and vowed to make sure my rifle was sighted in. After getting the deer to the butcher I realized once he was skinned I placed a perfect behind the shoulder shot the bullet missing all vitals as if it rotated between the skin and ribcage and exiting the spine. Not sure if this is a magic bullet but it missed all the vitals and put a new meaning to the jfk magic bullet theory. The butcher never seeing a shot like that I cant help but think it was the 6.5 and ill be using my ole 3006 180 core lokt. I'd love to find a winchester model 70 30-06. Or another x bolt in 30-06.

[@paulbrown6338]

Not many problems a guy can't fix with a few bucks and a 30-06.

[@markgrunzweig6377]

My dads favorite weapon in wwII was the 1903 springfield, with this round. He was enormously lucky to get a sports scholarship for prep school and college in the 30's. Was on the rifle team and even with the significant slower action than the British lee-enfield .308 (which is more practical for the usual 400 yard or less engagement) he found that he did better (and liked) than the M1 garand, especially in the desserts of North Africa. After WWI our Army found that the "boat tail bullet of WWI was exceding most of the safety limits of the Military ranges in the U.S.A. (LOL!), so they got rid of the "boat tail". One cannot really extoll the greatness of this round, without the inculding the great legacy of the 1903 Springfield rifle. It's durabilty, simplicity, fantastic balance, accuracy, noticeable lighter weight than the M1, beauty and improvement upon the mauser action (especially the ability to release and recock the firing pin by the knob behind the bolt, while the bolt is fully locked in place). Also it was the round for the super successful Browning machine gun, the B.A.R.. It's like my 1896 hohner harmonica, the company has never been able to find another type of diatonic (and reduce the tunings etc.) to get rid of it as a steady top seller. Like Coke tried to change the basic formula for it's cola in 1986. Hohner like allot of old fashioned companies that provided a basic good product out of SERVICE have become Large corporations that are all about huge profits and no service. Hohner is a "Group" (Large corp), it's unstated motto is "The Group of Greed!"

[@kenhurley4441]

I looked for 2 years before I bought my Ruger M77 30-06. What convinced me was a book that I read "Beware of the man that only own 1 gun, he knows how to use it". You can purchase ammo around the world.

[@alonzahanks1182]

Palamino Gun club calls me Odd 6 For just that reason LOL

[@dumpsterchicken6287]

I have a m77 mk2 30-06. Great gun.

[@alonzahanks1182]

Great video Most under rated cartridge on the planet. Not to mention 175 grain boat tail holding momentum better than any other. and the angle on front of bullet making it hydroplane fighting gravity To be long range King.. That is why the 50 cal was designed after it. And when I shoot against my buddies 300 Winchester mag at long range . His cracks going sub sonic . My 30 06 does not LOL The 30 06 has got PUNCH

[@jeffersonlester7411]

I have a 1903 Springfield made in February of 1907 serial No. 273272 re-barreled in at the Springfield Armory in August of 1918 and I've had this rifle sence I was 17 . It will go to my oldest son when I pass and I'm 61 now. God bless the 30.06.

[@michaelshuey1614]

I’m a cartridge snob. I like the weird stuff. However, I’ve got more 30-06’s than anything else. From hogs to moose, it just delivers. From 22” to 26” barrels, Brownings to Sako’s, choose the rifle that gets your juices flowing and gets you over the mountain or across the cedar swamps. But, remember, if that rifle is chambered for the 30-06 you won’t be wrong.

[@Electroal1y]

My dad has just given me his Sauer& Sohn 90 series 30-06. Beautiful and shoots amazingly

[@michaelquillen2679]

I don't know if it's the best, but it has never let me down in the past 53 years.

[@reginaldwinsor2759]

I was weaned on a .303 WWI Lee Enfield because my dad bought it at an army surplus for $15. The first rifle I bought out of my allowance money for university was a .30-06 Winchester. I'm with you on the .30-06 & trust me, I speak from experience. I took that rifle wherever I went teaching throughout Norther Canada & shot walrus, seals, wolves, caribou, big horns, buffalo & plenty of moose including the odd rabbit which I carefully beheaded. I use a Tikka 3 now & really like it. Personally, I like the Winchester XP3 on every level. Winchester stopped production on them, damn shame.

[@MrAtaripitbull]

Bought a used savage 110 LA 30-06 from a buddy 10 year's ago for $150 and fell in love instantly. Since then I dropped $1800 in upgrades and now Matilda lives up to her full potential. 30-06/ My first love..

[@Mark-uq9km]

Don't tell me you have names for all your weapons! I thought I was the only goof ball that did that. Mine are Bucky, Moose, William, Brownie, Thumper and Hank.

[@rickshearer6359]

I couldn't agree more! My old 06 is good old friend that never says no! From 150 to 220 grain bullets, neck sized and with my pet powders, I've never lost a deer, hog or bear! I'm not trying to brag on my shooting ability, but I've never missed and have never required a follow up shot. Very humane cartridge!!! If you'll do your part, it'll never let you down and will fill your freezer! Great job on your presentation!

[@henryhall7530]

Up until recently, I would agree with you as I have taken black bears 2016 2017 2018 the first at age 74 with a Benelli R1 30-06. Having recently acquired a Ruger M77 Hawkeye African in 9.3x62, I find it equally as capable. That round was created in 1905. Good choices both.

[@Creationsbyelder]

Picked up recently an older model Remington Sportsman 78, my first 30-06. Been to the range once so far with it to sight in the scope and I gotta say, I am hooked! Once dialed in, man the groupings are tight. Awesome gun that didn't break the bank. Actually got a heck of a good deal on it, sling, bipod, scope and a box of ammo, overall good condition for the gun, $250 for it all. Yup, I am happy. :)

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

The late Colonel Jeff Cooper used to say about shooting, "If you can't do it with 180 at 2800, then you probably can't do it" He was talking about a 180-grain bullet fired at 2800 fps from a 30-06 rifle. If you had to pick one center-fire rifle cartridge to do it all, it would be hard to top the venerable 30-06. It is the most-popular long-action center-fire cartridge in the world - and with good reason. There's virtually nothing it won't do - and do well.

[@edwarddesoignie1396]

The wide range of .30 caliber bullets; in weights, profiles and construction, together with a well-designed case, have made the ‘06 a real winner. Don’t know if others have thought:: “I could probably get by just fine and cover all of my hunting with a .22 rimfire, my 30-06 and a 12 gauge shotgun.”

[@3006USMC]

I just rebuilt my SAVAGE 110. I could have any caliber out there. I chose a McGowen barrel in 30.06. Why? because it just works, and works well.

[@garypiont6114]

Im from a urban area, but l love guns, after i got a savage 30.06 and felt complete. I can,t wait to fire it.

[@luvtahandload7692]

Love the .30-06! The still pic showing several fans of the round has me interested. Pretty sure I know most of them but unclear about a couple. Correct me if I'm wrong but here's what I got: Top row l-r Finn Aagaard, Bob Milek, Robert Ruark, Townsend Whelen. Bottom Row l-r Grancel Fitz, Earnest Hemingway, Theodore Roosevelt. I really enjoy all your vids. This winter I'm going to catch up on all of the older ones.

[@steveandrews4822]

I have hunted with an 06' for over 60 years and never needed anything different . Like you pointed out, I have loads for 100gr. to 220 gr. all in one rifle !! Can't beat the 30-06 !! Thanks for the Vid !!!

[@nightwave3782]

The 30-06 is a legend in it's own right I own a Savage 110 chambered in 30-06 next favorite cartridge is 45-70 for big game hunting.

[@BamaShinesDistillery]

My got to rifles are as follows-.243, 30-06, 35 Whelen, 30WM.

[@johnagen3688]

Brother.... I am just speechless,. That was the best video I've seen! All hail the almighty 06!!!!! Great, great vid! Spot on!

[@marktwain368]

Excellent discussion of this classic caliber! It was my Dad's favorite too!

[@terrymcclendon2277]

In the world of whiz bang magnums which I sometimes use , I always go back to the 30 06 with 165 nosler partitions its deadly and effective on whitetail deer in my neck of the woods at any sane yardage !! my favorite cartridge of all time ! long live the 30 06 .Great vid desert dog for giving it credit where credit is due !!

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Read the book "One man, One Rifle, One Land" by JY Jones. He takes his 30-06 with the same Nosler Partitions and kills every species and subspecies of game on the continent.

[@Cloudstrife112233]

I love the 30-06. It is without doubt, of, if not the most, versatile round out there. However, I would put the .280 Remington very close on it's heels. The 7mm has nearly as wide a range of bullets available as the 06, which means you can get a bullet of equal weight, sitting on the same powder charge, and get better ballistic performance out of it. But still, I agree that the 30-06 is still King.

[@vryheidvirdieboervolk973]

Great upload , in my opinion you have just hit the nail on the head. There are hundreds of calibres out the they are mostly all good but none are better or more versatile than the good old 30-06 springfield. I can buy a box of 180gr ammo and go to the bushveld where shooting distances usualy vary from 50m to 200m ,shoot a kudu without causing unnecessary excessive meat damage usually caused by the faster calibres ,then travel to the Kalahari and shoot gemsbuck and springbuck at distances varying from 200m to 400m without any problems . Why would anyone ever need anything else?

[@idleonlooker1078]

I LOVE my Ruger M77 .30/06!! When 17yrs old, It was the first hi-powered rifle that I bought - and that's over 33yrs ago now. I've shot heaps of goats, pigs, foxes and plenty of African PG - impala, warthog, kudu, wildebeeste etc etc - and even sharks!! My daughter now uses it - taking African PG and her 100pt NT buffalo with it. Its just a superb round - BAR NONE!! 👍

[@russellkeeling9712]

The additional diameter of the 30 cal bullet allows heavier bullets to be used without surpassing the ability of the rifling to stabilize them. This is one reason I use a 30-06 with bullets up to 180 grain and then use a .35 Whelen for heavier bullets 200, 225, and 250 because even though the .35 Whelen has a slower twist rate it does not require such a fast twist to stabilize the 358 bullet.

[@tomastrid9394]

30-06 is one of the most popular cartridges here in Europe now. Great on running game.

[@leeadams5941]

Probably the fifth time I watched this video, IMHO it is probably the best most concise video on the 30.06 on You Tube. You can load it up and load it down with powder and bullet grains. I can shoot varmint, deer or bear. I wish somebody would take a 30.06 and make a video where they do load it up and load it down and show just how good it is.

[@davidschmidt6013]

First time I've seen your channel. I like your presentation style, casual but obviously well-informed and impartial. Very well done. I have, in storage at a friend's home in my home state of PA, (I've been living in Thailand for the past 20 years) an original 1903 Springfield, made at the Springfield plant, serial number in the 880k range, meaning it was made AFTER the introduction of the double-heat-treating process. I hope I live long enough to make another trip home so I can sell it, as I have no son to leave it to. It was carried through the German campaign by my stepfather, who retired as a CSM. He brought home 3, and gave this one to me for my 16th birthday (I'm 64). I totally stripped it once, and gave it a 'surgical' level cleaning, and re-linseeded the stock. Action is tighter than a bank-vault, (carried a lot, shot a little) and yet slick as wet ice. It even still has the cylindrical cleaning kit in the stock. If I can make it home, I hope I can find someone to give me an honest appraisal of it's value. Great vid, thanks for sharing!

[@johnstansak7867]

My first bolt action rifle was a .270 Winchester. Choose that mostly because it was a family tradition. When I started helping a hunting pal hand load for 3006, it became apparent that that was the best option for an all around North American hunting rifle. I now own 3 rifles in 3006. I tell everyone to get a 3006 for their first hunting rifle.

[@tmcmurr1]

The legendary ought-six is venerated over on this side of the pond too. My go-to deer rifle is my 30-06, it'll drop wild boar in their tracks just as easily as it stops a red deer. When all is aid and done, the 30-06 a great cartridge and it's at its best when you work out a homeload to suit you and your rifle. Thanks for posting the video, I enjoyed watching that

[@kurtsutton3742]

Most of my family carried the 06. My grandad carried a 1903 A3 with a peep sight for as long as I remember. And to this day it's the 06 for me.

[@oneshotpete6.591]

Kurt Sutton my dad my granddad and myself all started are hunting carriers with an old Springfield 03 ... that rifle has killed more critters than most folks would live to ever see...

[@donwollet4586]

I have an 03-a3 with a lyman peepsight .have had it for decades . I tend to go for it before my scoped 30-06,s

[@jeffreylocke8808]

A great round as American as apple pie and able to be loaded with rounds that can handle the hunting of any game world-wide. Right bullet choice endorses that statement and accurate placement of same.

[@qwman68]

I own a 1903 Springfield, M1 Garand, and a TC Venture all 30-06. It was the first caliber I learned to reload. It’s really the only caliber most people will ever need because of its versatility. The ability to load it to fit so many needs is unsurpassed in my opinion.

[@Mark-uq9km]

I couldn't agree with you more. I have the .30-06, .308 Win., .375 H&H Mag and the .45-70. I think the most efficient bullet weights for the .308 Win is a range of 150 grs-165 grs. The 180 gr, I think is too heavy for the powder and because of that creates unnecessary chamber pressures. The ideal weight range for the .30-06 would be 165 grs-180grs. A 180 gr. Sierra SPBT sitting on top of 59 grs of Superformance Powder is incredible. For even more energy the Winchester Staball 6.5 powder would be the ticket. Energy with this powder is north of 3100 ft/lbs. at the muzzle. However, I would be mindful of accuracy above energy. More energy doesn't mean more accuracy. Long live the .30-06.

[@Gaumik-c2l]

After 40 + years of hunting I finally picked up my first 30-06 Springfield in a Sako 85 Hunter Stainless Nuff said!! 💥💥💥

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Great rifle and cartridge!

[@jeffnelson9052]

I don’t own a 30 06 but I think your right! It probably is America’s cartridge and rightly so, at least for the last hundred years. I started out at 12 with a 270 and so my next cartridge had to be bigger than 3006 but I’ve always marveled at the versatility and the range of bullet weights that the century old cartridge could handle. Cheers

[@samuelparra1510]

I’ve been researching for the best cartridge for hunting both Alaska and Africa. Sir, you have demonstrated and persuaded me through this amazing video to purchase my first 30-06 rifle. I live here in Kodiak Alaska and will hope to hunt for Elk, Moose, Sitka deer and maybe Kodiak Bear in the near future. Thank you for making this video.

[@Dale37]

Definitely the most versatile cartridge around in my opinion and it is always being attacked by the latest and greatest cartridges to hit the market. I don't own a rifle chambered in 30-06 though. Just never needed one, since I already have a .308, .270 and other calibers.

[@MrYrgas]

My second huntingrifle Tikka t3x 3006 was and still is my first to go for hunting period! I thaught i needed to "complement" my 3006 with another caliber for other animals. But using the 3006 for some 5 years now. I hunt everything with it. And to be honest i reload for it and if i would sell my tikka T3 i still would by another rifle in 3006.

[@mikemagnum7987]

One cannot help but have great respect for you in today's world of "ballistic hype" and dishonest marketing in firearms and cartridges; the so-called .350 Legend comes to mind... You tell it like it IS and those of us who are old enough and experienced enough to know, appreciate what you're trying to do to help bring wisdom to the folks who crave it and want to be responsible and knowledgeable. Keep at it my friend!

[@philliptuffen9140]

Very good presentation.well done 3006 forevermore....long live the great cartridge.

[@joztunes69]

I love the mighty 30-06, there's no going around it, I've tried it with other calibers and just can't do it, I'd like to see a caliber try to put the mighty 06

[@HunterCO1]

I love my 30 06 and im an avid reloader. i have a 300 rum my 30 06 is a tack driver up to 165 grn bullets anything past that it turns to shit. I dont know why but it dont like heavy bullets but stay with in that range and you can cover a five shot group with a quarter. great video and i agree 100% the 30 06 is the greatest cartridge ever made.

[@desertdogoutdoors1113]

Try a slower burning powder for the heavier bullets. Faster powders like 4895 and 4064 don't do as well with bullets over 168gr. I like 4350 and 4831sc for the 180s and 200s.

[@HunterCO1]

@@desertdogoutdoors1113 trust me I have tried it all it does not like heavy bullets. it simply does not stabalize them and it dont matter to me I just accept it. It is the most accurate rifle I have ever owned its a tack driver with lighter bullets. I have taken a lot of game with it.

[@reb1050]

Although it may not be considered as the best by many, it's like a Harley. It's the one all others are compared to. That in itself should tell you something.

[@MrFelix002]

a wonderful caliber i have a pre 64 in 30-06 customized, had to send it to a gun smith in Ottawa Ontario, it was rusted out, my dad stored in the shed for 20 years we forgot that we had it, but he kept the bolt hidden in his house, we found the action and the barrel with no stock, barrel was rusted out but thank god the action was good to go, from the serial # it was made in 1958, 1 of 24,000 made that year, lots of history in the beautiful gun, i still use it to hunt, thanks for making this tribute video

[@teresacumberland2192]

I didn't know they made any other rifle besides a 30/06

[@johngallagher2313]

I am a 270 guy but sure like my 30/06's too. Got to agree it is much more versatile. A lot of the johnny come latelys will be long gone in a few years but the 30/06 will still be plugging away.

[@thomasdaniel6495]

I've had many guns and calibers over the years,to play with,but I have a Ruger 77 in 06,that I bought 38 yrs ago,and it's not going anywhere.Like you,it's usually the one that ends up in my hands.

[@9johneboy]

Absolutely 💯 % in agreement! I have 2 .270's, Maple Super Grade, a pre-64 std,& a pre-64 featherweight 30/06. Always lean to the '06.

[@edwardabrams4972]

My grandfather used it a hundred years ago as did my father and now I use it and my sons use it! Been hunting 60+ years and also a gun collector and reloader and after owning at my last est. about 2,500 rifles over those years I can safely say it’s the one cartridge I can count on for anything I ever need to hunt🙌👊👏

[@vincef5832]

My favorite caliber. Glad I found your videos-you make good ones and I enjoy watching them. Thanks.

[@slick116]

bought my first gun at 16 yrs old was a 30-06 parker hale ..im 62 and still hunting with it ..been through a few scopes on it though :)

[@mdh6977]

my opa fought and hunted with his 30-06, his mauser 98 action rifle built in the mid 1950s is still my go to when ever i have the chance at multiple types of game and not sure what i might run into... it has my complete confidence in its ability to always do the job