The All American .30 06 Springfield

[@russelder9743]

you my friend are a "heck" of a educator--------love listening and learning. Thanks

[@GunBlue490]

+russ elder Thanks for that.

[@TonyYork-KB9RAO]

Opens a box of 30-06 ammo and lights up like a kid at Christmas... love it, I have that very same reaction.

[@johnganshow5536]

Lived in Alaska for 37 years, shot many big game animals including 11 Bears. Hunted with many different calibers. But over the years the 30-06 with 180 grain premium bullets became my favorite caliber...

[@GunBlue490]

John Ganshow It remains the single most useful, practical gun in the world, for that reason. There are countless specialty cartridges that perform better for certain categories of game and ranges, but nothing has such a broad universal capability.

[@johnganshow5536]

I agree. After killing probably 60 ish big game animals in my lifetime with many different calibers, I could have done it all with the 30-06.

[@edsmercina7157]

Amen

[@b01tact10n]

My nephew and I left last 4 years ago to the Holitna River for Moose hunting. He was 45 paces to my right in a tree blind while I was calling for moose in a clearing. As I glassed the field I saw four big cows come out into the clearing heading strait for the 50 yd salt blocks. I looked at my nephew and he signaled that a big bull was approaching. It came out and I continued calling. I counted 7 browtines on the right, 9 on the left. I took my REM700 30'06 and dumped the mag of 180 Partitions, loaded the 220gr Partitions then mounted my QR 3-9x40 scope sighted for'em. I noticed something to my left, a 4 spike came running out to a 100 yd saltblock and stopped. I shouldered my '06 took steady aim squeezed, dropped it right where it stood! My nephew was cursing complaining that I missed an easy shot. Then he noticed the 4 spike that I dropped😂 then continued to ask me why I let that monster go😂 I said didn't you notice if you wait those four big cows will have that one's off spring and we have a higher chance to beat my great grandfather's record that sits on his grave in the Yukon mountains that we visit every year😁👍👍 Perfect headshot, the 220 Nosler Partition is one of my go to sledgehammer monster droppers, but I perfer the medium-large for their tender meat!

[@johnathonbrent2242]

​@@b01tact10nthanks for the story

[@Blitzpig]

Your intro made my day :-) Thank You

[@johnt4060]

It’s like wearing a ball cap and jeans while eating a cheeseburger sitting next to a pretty blonde on the tailgate of an F150 with the HS ball game on the radio parked by the lake with a fishing pole in the water. God Bless America

[@Oneofthetwelve]

Even a brunette😉

[@samatardavidbndphotofilm]

MURICA We love her with her flaws

[@TrapperScottyAlaskan]

AMEN

[@stevenfischer5848]

God what a beautiful moment, I could do that on the regular.

[@ivyleague3224]

You sir should have ran for president. 30-06 is my favorite round, thanks

[@b01tact10n]

Born raised here in Alaska here on the Kuskokwim River. Ive handloaded for 25 years exclusively with the 180 Nosler Partition loaded to accuracy specs customized to my ironsighted Rem700 30'06. I get as close as I can get and wait for a clean headshot on Bull Moose drops them where they stand. Im currently maintaining a 0 follow up streak with my 30'06 chambered rifle👍👍 Great video sir I enjoyed listening to your lecture.

[@robinj.9329]

I grew up with the .30-30 and the .30-06!!!! Got my first Elk at 16 with Grand Dad's ought six !!!

[@Leif1963]

Hey brother you got a hearty chuckle out of me with the music! From one flannel wearing old eastern deer hunter to another- thank you for a corny New England sense of humor!!!

[@gunwrites6222]

Just after the war(WWII) Uncle Sam was divesting itself of Springfield 1903-A3 rifles through the CMP(Civilian Marksman Program). NRA members could buy them for $5.00. My Dad bought one, had it sporterized(turned down barrel & bolt, trigger job) in Missoula, Montana, where he was going to school on the GI Bill, gave it a beautiful Bishop stock and a deluxe Redfield peep sight with a very fine brass bead. He used it to hunt elk. 40 some years later Dad gave it to me. Among my many rifles chambered in .270 WIN, .308 WIN, and .30-06, it remains one of the most accurate in my arsenal. The only game I've taken past 150 yards was a mule deer doe at ~425 yards on our homesteaded ranch in Stillwater County, Montana. I hung my Carhartt jacket over a wooden fence post to protect the stock, rested the rifle there, estimated my bullet drop and let off a round. I could see by the dust I was right on elevation but had drifted right(East) about 2' due to wind. The muley raised her head but otherwise didn't spook, looked around a bit, then resumed grazing. The next round dropped her on the spot hitting her just behind the shoulder. I couldn't believe the accuracy and my good luck as I'd never fiddled with his original 100 yard sight-in. Oddly enough I was using the ammo he'd given me, Winchester-Western 180gr. Silver Tips, the same ammo pictured on your top shelf in the yellow box. When I got down to his last full box I started reloading my own and to this day it remains in my .30-06 ammo can unopened. Thanks Dad, for teaching me trapping, for taking me hunting, for the rifle, and for making me a NRA member at 11 years old. 50+ years later I've been a Life Member for 3 decades and made my son(and hunting partner) a Life Member too.

[@sierrahamilton6557]

Nra are shills

[@joystickricksherrell774]

Beautiful story sir. All Hail the Republic!

[@DYLANJJK94]

$5.... :( 😭 Damn lucky.

[@edwarddesoignie1396]

Those days are gone. You find an original ‘06 Springfield now, you’d be nuts to modify it into a sporter. Two reasons. 1. More valuable in original condition. 2. It would cost more to refurbish than an available commercial rifle.

[@michaelbosisto6259]

Cool stuff man

[@JayJay3Fifty7]

US Marine, Carlos Hathcock, was sniping in the Vietnam war with a 30-06 Winchester 70 and an 8x; hitting his targets past 700yards. Impressive.

[@dougkidd4799]

Check out the stuff Chuck MaWinney did my brother shoots with him often

[@Fldavestone]

I am an older veteran and a 3006 lover.I am also a lover of being able to get on the internet and glean the knowledge from others such as yourself.Watched many of your videos,thanx for your time and knowledge.I too find myself passing on so much to my kids and grandkids,if nothing else they will have me in their memories when i go.

[@ronmurphree2700]

I got my 30-06 from my father-in-law. It’s a repurposed military receiver mated to a Remington barrel and custom oil-finished wood stock. I put a Cabela’s guide series scope on it and took a nice mulie in Montana at about 400-450 yards. First round was a little low and right, 2nd round dropped him like a sack of potatoes. Best all round rifle ever

[@patrickslevin6424]

30-06 was a winner at the turn of the 20th century and is still a winner at the turn of the 21st century.

[@danietkissenle]

As my Russian neighbor once said "30-06 is good round, Makes things go dead"

[@yurikfarba7169]

As a fellow Russian/American I concur ...30-06 hits deer and I eat back strap every time

[@DC-ns6vo]

GunBlue490 is the living 30/06. Nothing amazing , nothing below par, consistent as time itself and will always be my first choice for any situation. Love this guy.

[@powerkords]

You may recall, a couple of years ago, when ammunition was really, really hard to find. Nearly all of the shelves were bare except, there was usually a few lone boxes of 30-06. That is just another reason why I bought my Ruger American in 30-06.

[@GunBlue490]

If you watch my video on selecting the appropriate caliber, you'll find that I discuss that very issue. The '06 is always a good choice for those who can shoot it. There are a few others that tend to have reliable supply during droughts, too.

[@jefferyboring4410]

Reload if u will reload. U can pull down other ammo for components and if u can keep a few thousand primers around u can make it through most any drought. I have a good stockpile of most everything and I reload to subsidize my use so I always have plenty. I make sure I never get caught like that again.

[@cpprcrk1833]

I inherited my late Father's Remington 700 BDL 30-06 ( that he bought in '67 , the year I was born ) , and it is now the only rifle that I use for big game hunting . It still has the original Redfield 2×7 scope that he installed on it . I still use his pet load of 48.5 grains of 4064 with a Sierra 180 grain pro hunter bullet . over gunned for Whitetail , absolutely, but it's all I'll ever use from now on for sentimental reasons. I used to use the same .243 BDL that he bought for me , but now that's in the safe for my Grandchild. love your channel . it's like having Jack O'Connor or Grits Gresham , or my true favorite Don Zutz to watch and learn from ! I certainly appreciate you !

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

That bullet is one of two bullets that will plop 5 shots right inside 1" @ 100 yards out of my Ruger M77. Sierra has now sadly discontinued it.

[@thetr00per30]

If I'm being honest, I can watch a video of GunBlue opening up boxes of 30-06 and smiling as Souza marches start playing all day long. Every time I open 30-06 I am going to hear Stars and Stripes Forever now lol

[@wooddawg4868]

The 30-06 is the best all around hunter/killing round, you get all that power without having to go to a magnum with all the extra recoil to just push a bullet 100fps faster at 350 yards. With the 30-06 all you have to do is just change bullet weight and type based on what your shooting/hunting. The 30-06 was designed right the 1st time way back in 1906 in which people still use it to this very day with the ammo still flying off the shelf.

[@GunBlue490]

Frank Wood You are entirely correct. It's the best all-round cartridge. The only time I don't recommend it is for the deer-only hunter, who certainly does not require its power or recoil, and has so many other smaller but also 100 percent effective calibers. But for all the reasons you cited, it's the cream of the crop.

[@Bouzoukiellas]

I agree with everything you said except it being designed the right way the first time. Originally it was the .30-03 but it was updated in 1906.

[@highplainsdrifter9631]

@@GunBlue490 I wholeheartedly agree with you. I have 'retired' my .30-06 rifles from mule deer hunting, as one does not need all of that power or bullet diameter to cleanly harvest a mule deer or whitetail buck. I think that the .270 Winchester was always the better cartridge for hunting deer sized game, with enough power to take larger animals if the hunter had a tag for one. But for the hunter who is regularly hunting large game animals, which for me means elk here in Utah, I think that the .30-06 has found its ultimate calling. More than sufficient power for elk, moose, caribou, stag, wild boar, and the larger African plains game. And with a good 200 grain Nosler Partition it will ruin any Kodiak brown bear or polar bear's day. And like you mentioned in your video on the 22 LR, there is that Economy of Mind principle. For the reloader, you're going to get longer case life and use less powder than you would for loading a big Magnum. For the guy buying factory ammo, you're going to spend less. And range time is going to be better because you're going to be able to shoot longer, and the muzzle blast won't be as offensive to other shooters. I find a .30-06 to be about the limit that most shooters can handle recoil wise before add ons such as a muzzle brake, which creates a new set of problems, or a Mercury recoil reducer is considered. Our great grandfathers and grandfathers all knew what a good cartridge the .30-06 was and is, and I hope that discerning riflemen such as you and I can keep the old warhorse alive! It will never die, but I think that today's hunters are overlooking its potential.

[@be2223]

I agree entirely. I like how you mentioned ''killing'' round. One of the main reasons we hunt deer is to put meat in the freezer. NOT wound deer with coyote calibers and end up feeding the wolves and coyotes. It's ironic that some people are so worried about damaging meat that they use marginal calibers and end up not finding the deer they shoot (wound). Now that's a waste of meat!! Plus I don't want these majestic animals suffering long lingering deaths only to be an easy meal for the same wolves and coyotes they spent their entire lives fleeing from. I'll keep using my 30-06 and gladly sacrifice a little bit of venison to keep all this from happening.

[@cchcch-jw9dw]

Agreed! Out of all the deer I killed with a 270 and 30-06, the 30-06 had a better effect of dropping deer in my area then the 270 Winchester. People can say what they want, but there is something about that 30 caliber bullet out of a ought 6 when it hits a white tail that just messes there day up.

[@papabear6166]

I grew up around the 30-06 caliber being the standard in our household. My father hunted with my grandfather's 30-06, which I hope to inherit someday. My mother's dad also hunted with a 30-06 Springfield 1903 A3 that had been modified by adding a scope. So it was that when I purchased my own hunting rifle it was a Remington 700 BDL chambered in 30-06. We have successfully used them to bring home White Tail and Mule deer, Elk and Black Bear here in North Idaho.

[@be2223]

Your story regarding the 30-06 sounds like mine. What a great round. I wish you good shooting and hunting.

[@micstica]

I have a BSA version P17 in 3006. Its an excellent shooting, very good condition handed down family firearm. My late brother's son is next in line. I purchasd my 700BDL in 3006 before sad events sent the P17 my way.

[@garyK.45ACP]

I have been fortunate to collect a lot of rifles in my years of shooting, hunting, collecting. If I had to choose just ONE centerfire rifle to keep, it would be one of my .30-06 rifles. Best all around cartridge for hunting about 95% of the world's game, excellent for self defense and even most target shooting applications. For hunting, load it with a good 180 gr. bullet and never look back. Give a man a .30-06 and there are no problems he can't fix.

[@aussieshootandhuntadventur4973]

Even here in Australia 30-06 is used more than any other round ... most of our older military guns were 303 British but we hardly use it it’s 30-06 for me anyday .... you can keep them 308s

[@RickNethery]

Very informative Video. The 30 06 Springfield is My favorite Rifle Cartridge of all time.

[@ConnectTheDotsNOW]

When I was 12 my older brother took me hunting. My very first experience with ANY firearm. I'll never forget THE KICK, yeah THAT ONE. I first shot the 30-30.....no problem. But the 30-06 nearly put me back on MY ARSE. Cold as hell that winter and we never even saw one deer (I think they had more sense than we did......just too cold to be out ). You mentioned in your other vids that you were Army. So was my brother. He drove an ammo truck in Vietnam.....amazing that he made it back.....only to pass on at 63. I'll never forget that winter......and THE KICK....and the look on my brother's face as he watched me GETTIN' KICKED !!!

[@michaelbosisto6259]

That’s funny... I thought the opposite.. my 30-30 kicked like a mule and my dads heavy -06 was nothing. Although I was 12 at a time.

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for the hilarious intro for the 30-06. Thanks as well for the history lesson. My first personal rifle, the Winchester Model 70 was chambered in this cartridge. During US Navy boot camp, it's the cartridge we fired at the range in M1 Garand rifles as well as BAR autos. For the last few years I've used other sporting rounds but now have a 30-06 on order. If ever in brown bear country, I'd be comforted knowing I had it with me. I failed to mention that when my ship patrolled off the coast of South Vietnam in the mid-1960s the rifles in our armory were primarily M1 rifles.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

If you go for the big coastal bear, be sure to assemble a stout reload topped with the 200 grain Nosler Partition. That's almost certainly the most ideal pill for the big bruin, as long as you do your part and place it exactly where it should go.

[@kyleroberts8077]

The music was outstanding. It made me think of a change-of-command ceremony in USMC days. I value and appreciate your high respect to the 30-06 and Americana...

[@classicgunstoday1972]

The intro makes me want a 1903 Springfield even more than I already do. One of my favorite scenes in Sgt. York is the rifle range scene because of the rifle and the round (even though that’s not the rifle the actual York used in France). My dad got me a .30-06 Springfield Remington 700 for Christmas when I was 18. Felt a little intimidated my the 185 gr Winchester hot heavy loads at first, but I have grown to love it.

[@DanielGlenTimms]

Just bought my first 30 06. I enjoyed the history.

[@Jbay2608]

I like the 30-06 a lot. A 220 gr bullet at 2200 fps is perfect for hunting in the bush areas of South Africa, but on the other end of the spectrum a 165 gr bullet can be pushed fast enough to flatten the trajectory to a point where longer shots in more open areas are possible. Add a pachmayr decelerator and the caliber is comfortable enough to shoot, but certainly more noticable than the 308. Great video man.

[@b01tact10n]

I've loaded 150, 165, 180, 200, and the 220gr Nosler Partition bullets for my 30'06 and successfully taken Big Bull Moose with 1 well placed headshot with a high rate of success. I get as close as I can get to increase my chances, also my confidence in attempting a clean headshot.

[@quinlanphillips6939]

You seriously make the best no nonsense videos on KZbin when it comes to firearms. Thank you!

[@marcelpacheco7878]

You a very good teacher. Thanks for giving of your time. God bless.

[@petepower4217]

Nothing like a John Sousa march (the Washington Post March / Stars and Stripes Forever) and another great video by our New Hampshire friend! Gotta love it! I always wanted a .30-06 since I was knee high to a grasshopper. When I bought my brothers their "gift of a lifetime" Winchester Model 70s (and one for me!) you're darned tootin' they were in the venerable .30-06 with Leupold scopes. The choice was like hitting the broad side of a barn, can't miss!

[@americanson2174]

Thanks for getting some of these whipper snappers straight that think they just started making accurate rifles 5 yrs ago.. I love your videos, thanks for taking the time!

[@geraldswain3259]

Forgot to mention I'm 65 year old ,people have been trying to educate me for 60 of those and failed dismally!!! But you have reawakened my willingness to learn and I am really enjoying the experience. Regards from a limey B- - - - -d

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

I own a 30-06 with a K98 Mauser action. I have tried to count how many deer I have taken with this gun, and I always get lost in the numbers and the memories. It has never failed me when I did my part. It really shines when loaded with Hornady 165 grain interlock bullets. I can reduce the loads to 308 velocities, and it does quite well without much meat destruction. It actually does better with 165 grain bullets than 150's, because the velocity is not as high, therefore the meat around the bullet wound is hardly bruised at all. Keeping my shots behind the shoulder and low enough to not affect the backstrip is the key to a cleaner harvest. If I were to hunt elk with it, I would try to hold a bit lower just behind the shoulder using full house loads. This would leave a better blood trail because the chest cavity would fill with blood faster, and the major arteries going to the heart are located here. I would have no problem with shots out to 300 yards at any big game animal hit solidly in this target area with the 30-06, using 165 grain bullets.

[@carlosspicyweiner7734]

I have four ought sixes. I love each one like I love each of my children. It is such a unique and special cartridges

[@Prairie7777]

I love your intro and as always, I'm so appreciative of your wealth of knowledge and input. I have followed you for some time now and thank you for taking the time to share with us all. Keep up the great work. You are appreciated!!!

[@airbornesoldieramerica7125]

1 of my deceased brothers loved the 30-06. This is the main reason on why I finally got one a few years ago. Not sure if its the best but its for sure one of the best and its a great and fun caliber to shoot, and probably to hunt with.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

My first centerfire rifle was a Savage 110 30-06. 30 years later it's still my only centerfire rifle. I got it right the first time 👍

[@matthewvassoff5736]

That was my first rifle purchase as well, I sold mine when I inheireted Gramps old '742'. Dozens of deer and coyote have gotten eviction notices from my 06.

[@HUSTONFARMSest]

Those 06’ are sounding pretty doggone good! USA 🇺🇸 All The Way!!!

[@quercusrubra777]

. . . love the music!

[@stevendeatley4878]

I love the good old 30-06 I often watched my Dad cut the heads off of Ruffed Grouse with his old BAR hunting rifle and I usta often hunt Ground hogs with my old model 3000 Mauser with my 150 grain hand loads until I got out of the U.S. Army and bought a 22-250 for varmint hunting.that old 30-06 has brought alot of Deer meat home ,and I still hunt with it.I have several hunting rifles now ,but I still love hunting with my old 30-06 and I always will.I love my 270 and 243 and my 25-06 but I know if I do my part the 30-06 will do a great job .once a guy worked with asked me what kind of rifle I Deer hunted with and when I told him a 30-06 he just snorted and said that it was the nearest nothing gun he had ever seen. when I asked him why he thought that he said he had watched his friend shoot a Deer with one and he said the Deer just humped up and ran off, and I think he got a little mad when I laughed and told him that it diddn't matter what you shot Deer with ,if you gut shot them they would all do the same thing .

[@dansalopek7104]

Iv had a interest in purchasing a .35 Whelan. But after listening and learning about recoil from your videos Im having second thoughts.

[@thecainer64]

I love your videos Sir! Thanks for all you do. Blessings in Christ from Northern Maine

[@paulsimmons5726]

I enjoyed the video and learned a great deal. I particularly chuckled about the board members remark, along with the gun writers. I am of your opinion, the good old 30-06 will likely be around as long as any other current commercial produced round. The 30-06's key to success is in the versatility it offers, like you said, "mice to moose"! I loved the music, a perfect match. I almost expected to hear a voice over of George C Scott's opening speech from Patton. God Bless America and long live the '06!

[@markr5132]

Just watched again and must have missed the intro the 1st time! Too funny, very well done, my favorite expert is hillarious as well! Thank you so much for these incredible video's, which I learn many things I wouldn't learn any where else. p.s. give Benny a pat on the side & a couple of scratches for me!

[@GunBlue490]

He's getting that right now!

[@AreaShooter]

Zastava M-70 in 30-06 is my "first love" but as a very young hunter i find that she kick a lot for me especially in summer season when i wear t-shirt and i was a disappointed until i change plastic recoil pad with new orange Pachmayr and difference is unbelievable it now kick slightly harder then .243 and for the next 20 years 180 grs PPU and 220 grs Remington's demonstrate great efficiency against wild boars that im not planing to switch to any other caliber... never... Nice video for us 30-06 lovers, greetings to all 30-06 hunting/shooting community.

[@DD-mg9rf]

Absolutely love this thanks for sharing.. also I love the 30-06 anything from 55 percent grain to 220 grain I just love it I use that just about everything I only have 2 rifle barrels .460 s&w and a 30-06 god bless America and thank you sir for sharing great video

[@Waffle_cones]

I've seen this video 4 times so far since it was released. And I love it just as much as I did the first time.

[@ronaaserude8225]

I really enjoy your videos and learn a lot from them. Sure do admire your knowledge of calibers and cartridges and their strengths and weakness. One of the real surprises for me is your touting the .257 Roberts of which I'm a big fan myself.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

That's plenty for deer size game at normal hunting ranges.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

The 06 is the grandfather to so many awesome cartridges. It's a easy case to load. Just got to respect that round.

[@mat7883]

I enjoy all your videos! Well done and i love my 30.06. 165 gameking @2750fps shoots flat out past 325y.

[@fightingbear8537]

Good video. The 30 06 is an all American cartridge.

[@edwray0able]

Great historical presentation!

[@mikegarza2738]

Very clever intro, I enjoyed it

[@shaunosby5093]

Agreed.

[@brandobecerro]

I have a sporterized Remington 1917. I use it as my primary deer rifle for the last 5 years. Drops em every time.

[@matthewt1968]

Thanks for all your videos. Great information. Keep them coming.

[@borisbuliak3626]

A little side note, the 7.62x54r is also over one hundred years old. It has taken and continues to take all game of northern Eurasia which is almost a mirror image to N. American wildlife. Hunting with a 30-06 while uncommon was considered hunting with a magnum. Great video and great point on the 140gr in the .280 although quite frankly an a huge 7-08 fan.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

@ Boris Buliak: Many FA writers and historians consider the 7.62x54R to be the equivalent of the 30-06 in terms of performance and longevity. At this point, it is probably safe to say that no military-issue rifle cartridge is likely to surpass its longevity, and it is still in use today, 1891-2020 > 129 years. It's a very good cartridge. Being rimmed makes it a bit anachronistic, but it gets the job done.

[@borisbuliak3626]

@@GeorgiaBoy1961 I also have a pair of Brits friends of mine who both swear by the .303 another rimmed cartridge. Am a big fan of tried and true. Not to say I won’t give new cartridges a try but my father Rest In Peace used to say: son the new is nothing but the old well forgotten, in Spanish. Anyways the 6.5 creed comes to mind, almost and exact replica of the 6.5 Swede which is yet another 100+ yrs cartridge. But a hundred years after the Swede here comes the Creed in America.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

@@borisbuliak3626 - Our minds work alike, apparently, because the 6.5x55 (Swedish Mauser) is the first thing I think of when contemplating that nothing is really new under the sun. The venerable Swedish-Norwegian designed .264-caliber cartridge has been around almost as long as the 7.62x54R, and had nearly as much success. There's not a whole lot that the new kid on the block - the 6.5 CM - can do that its older counterpart cannot. Here in the U.S., the still-going-strong 30-06 is an example of an old and time-tested cartridge which still delivers the goods. The proponents of the old Lee-Enfield bolt-gun and its .303 British rimmed round like to claim that more game has been taken by it in more countries around the globe than by any other cartridge. Namely, in every part of the once-vast British Empire for better than a century. The northern neighbor of the U.S. - in Canada - you still run into people who swear by it, and until a year or two ago, their Canadian Rangers - a sort of combination of law-enforcement officer, park ranger and wilderness expert - were issued with old Lee-Enfield No. IV rifles in .303. Getting back to the 30-06, the Danish Sirius Sledge Patrol - an elite unit of the Danish navy whose mission it is to patrol the vast Greenland land mass and wilderness - are issued with the vintage M1917 Lee-Enfield rifle in 30-06 as their long arm. Why not a newer rifle? The M1917 has performed superbly for the Danes up there, and as long as they can obtain spares for them, they plan to continue using them. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.... the M1917 is what they use for polar bear medicine, and apparently it works fine. Sometimes, the old things are the best things.

[@patrickslevin6424]

4 years old and I just got around to watching this. The intro was great as was the rest. The 30-06 is truly one of the greatest rounds ever developed and I love them. The .308 is a good cartridge but for the biggest North American game I think the '06 has everything else beaten. Especially for the hunter who can't afford to buy a new gun for every game animal he intends to hunt. I always like to hear you talk about how relative velocity is in hunting cartridges. Some loaders like to squeeze as much velocity out of a bullet as possible but it really doesn't make that great a difference at ethical ranges. Thanks for this video on a truly great cartridge Cap.

[@andrewbodnarchuk8370]

I could listen to him talk about anything for hours

[@lethalweeaboo2239]

I'll have you know I took my 30-06 to the range the other day and I only cried after the 3rd shot.

[@Therionx]

Thank you sir for all you're Knowledge and great videos i appreciate them and i know other's also do .

[@michaelshuey1614]

This has to be one of the greatest lead-ins to an instructional video on all of KZbin! GunBlue490, you’re wrong, you’re more American than the 30-06! Thank you for all that you share with us.

[@uralbob1]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

[@Strutingeagle]

If an american hunter just wanted one hunting rifle, there are some good cartridge choices available, the 30 06 being one of them.

[@invictus3598]

A terrific historical revisit of the venerable 30-06 cartridge. Thank you!

[@BigRedPower59]

Since my youth, the only center fire rifle I had ever owned was a Marlin 336 chambered in 30-30. Due to sad circumstances I sold it about 15 years ago and hadn't been hunting since. This past year I was gifted (by my FIL) his old hunting rifle. A war production (Oct 1942) Remington A3-03. He purchased the rifle and had it "sporterized" when he got out of the service in 1963. Because I consider that rifle to be a bit of an heirloom I was hesitant to take it into the field. This spring I purchased a Remington 770 chambered in 7mm-08. Although there is no doubt that the 30-06 is one of the greatest all around cartridges ever devised, I think for white tailed deer here in eastern Nebraska the mild little 7-08 is the cats meow. Prior to watching your video series I was debating on what my next rifle purchase should be. Now I'm convinced it will be a 270 Winchester and Dads beautiful, old -06 will remain retired. Thanks again for the wonderful videos. Blessings to you and your family.

[@GunBlue490]

BigRedPower59 The 7mm-08 is certainly one of my favorite deer cartridges, among a select number of rounds that possess the ideal range and power for traditional hunting. And blessings to you and yours.

[@gunwrites6222]

Maybe retire your.30-06 from hunting so it doesn't suffer any abuse but let'er rip at the benchrest now & then as homage to your Father-In-Law and just for kicks(pun intended). You'll be glad you did.

[@oldred8917]

I use my 3006 for everything from ground hogs to bear in love my remmington 783 with a vortex 3x9x40 on it longest shot I made was 400 yards and it did the job on ground hogs

[@mmabagain]

Love my Remington 7600 pump action 30-06! Goes great with my Remington 870 pump action 12 gauge. Same manual of arms.

[@dalanwanbdiska6542]

Love my woodsmaster remingtin 742 30.06 semi auto . I had a remington 870 wingmaster to match but traded for a brand new norinco m97 1897 riot shotgun 12 gauge pump action. My bro has a remington 760 pump action in 270 winchester, the gamemaster.

[@dougkidd4799]

Fantastic video thank you

[@wdcjunk]

Loved the opening on this video. lol I know it may seem juvenile but it made me smile. You remind me so much of my own father who passed in 2006 - in so far as your demeanor, kindness and even in a way your appearance.

[@VCBird6]

Thumbs up just for that intro alone! :)

[@Idahoguy10157]

The sporting cartridge that is referenced for comparisons with other cartridges.. longevity, tradition, versatility.

[@overcomerarchery2870]

Thanks for all the accurate historical information on the 30/06. You failed to mention the 35 Whelen that is a 30/06 necked up to 35 caliber, it comes real close to the 9.3x64mm Mauser. I just got me a 30/06 Savage, due to the ammo availability. Not everyone carries 35 Whelen, and its costly. I call 30/06 the Walmart NATO round. At $18.99per box, it will have me shooting a lot more for a lot less.lol

[@joemoment-o1275]

You can get core lokt for $13-/+

[@patmancrowley8509]

Good ol' Sousa music. I remember marching behind a truck with loud speakers belting out Sousa music for the grade school parade before the school picnic.

[@roysheppard3048]

Hey that was one of the best videos you've done thank you so much

[@jonsmith919]

The Luger pistol was used in the movie “Sergeant York” because they couldn’t get a 1911 to cycle properly with blanks at the time of its filming. Thanks for the video

[@lem7181]

Movie makers later substituted Star pistols for 1911 - they looked similar, and would handle blanks better.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

A 250 grain bullet was made for use in the 30/06 for Alaskan use.

[@davidcruz8667]

I actually have frequent dreams with John Philip Souza music played by the Marine Band during Change of Command and other ceremonies on the parade deck. 24 years in the Marine Corps, things like that will never leave my soul. I know the history and military weapons using the 30-06 and have fired a couple of Garrands, really enjoyed it. And in the Corps I of course used 5.56 NATO and 7.62X51 NATO. Now that I'm retired I selected just one rifle, an M1A chambered in 7.62X51/308, and just one pistol, a Ruger KP90 in 45 ACP. Figured this would be the best balance all around.

[@katokhaelan4881]

Gal dang did I get a kick out of the intro to this vid! I really, really enjoy your videos!. So helpful and informative. Thank you Gunblue

[@JoseLopez-ze2cj]

If only every, sporting good hunting section had this kind of knowledge. God bless you sir

[@bobparvin9773]

I really like my 30/06s. I just finished loading up some 178 gr ELDX bullets to be doing 2700 fps. Can't wait to see how they do at the gunrange tomorrow morning.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

I have a couple of 280AI. Probably my favorite cartridge for hunting up in the Texas panhandle. For down in the hill country where we rarely need more than 150 yards, there are a lot of cartridges like the 3030, 708, 6.5 grendel etc...

[@chriscooper8112]

Hornaday 178g persision hunter 30.06 my favorite round for moose here in NEWFOUNDLAND.

[@frankkolton1780]

"The .30-06 is never a mistake." Townsend Whelen

[@michaelbosisto6259]

I’ve favored the .270, but the -06 never disappoints me either.

[@eddiea3251]

I just purchased a pre 64 (1963) Winchester Model 70 Featherweight w/22 in bbl in 30-06. Im gonna try the Winchester Power point 165 grain factory ammo due to I don't reload. I remember you said that was better than 150 grain to reduce damage to the deer by slowing down the FPS of the round.

[@glorybound7599]

Funny introduction, I like it! My first hunting rifle was a 30.06.

[@michaelo1492]

Thank you for more great information. Best gun facts by far.

[@joeford860]

My round of preference. Thanks for the video.

[@N0mrcy4U]

I wish I could thumbs up this video more than once! Great intro! Love my M1 Garand and the .30-06!!!

[@yoshiike1]

Thanks for your knowledge.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

I now have two centerfire bolt action rifles, one a tang safety Ruger M77, and the other a Winchester model 70 Classic Featherweight. Both are chambered in .30-06.

[@Theiliteritesbian]

This guy is amazing. Such a smart guy who can also communicate his knowledge.

[@tonysmith5465]

very outstanding video. great job. thanks a lot. SC Navy vet.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

Pretty much every bullet diameter that they could put in a 30/06 case they did it. My personal favorite is the .280 Rem. I love how the 7mm bullet performs. As far as the 30/06 it's personal. I have my Grandpa's Sporterised Springfield. Every year me and Grandpa's gun goes hunting. It's like hunting with him. Now I'm a Grandpa and understand how much it means to hunt with my Grandkids.

[@ronladuke7235]

Excellent talk, have owned quite a few different caliber rifles but never a 30-06 , mostly because it was so popular. But if I could only have one rifle it would probably be a 30-06 or 280 Rem.

[@shaido1988]

I only own one hunting rifle a weatherby vanguard chambered in 30-06. I like the 180 grain you can take deer up to elk with it

[@Southernguitar74]

The Vanguard is a great rifle, and of course .30/06 is also great.

[@bobkin611]

I laughed too hard at the beginning. You've earned my subscription