What is the next caliber up from a 30-06?

338 caliber cartridge is considerably larger than a 30-06 as can be seen in the image below. With more powder capacity because of a larger diameter and longer casing, as well, the . 338 takes a larger diameter bullet, the . 338 is capable of delivering a much heavier bullet with more energy at the target.

What caliber is the same as a 30-06?

30-06 remained the U.S. Army’s primary rifle and machine gun cartridge for nearly 50 years before being replaced by the 7.62×51mm NATO and 5.56×45mm NATO, both of which remain in current U.S. and NATO service. It remains a very popular sporting round, with ammunition produced by all major manufacturers.

What is the difference between a 30 caliber and a 30-06?

The .30-calibers mirror each other for a vast majority of bullet weights, each capable of slinging projectiles from 100- up to 200-grains. Though, the .30-06 offers a bit more flexibility when it comes to loading heavy-for-caliber bullets. The more spacious case allows it to seat up to 220-grain bullets-dynamite medium-range option on heavier game.

What is the maximum effective range of a 30.06 rifle?

With its original 150-grain spire point bullet at 2,700 fps, the Springfield .30/06 was certified for an extreme reach of 4.75 miles, an effective firing range of 1,000 yards . A flip up rear leaf sight was graduated for ranges out to 2,850 yards. Point-blank range for a standing, man-sized target was 500 yards.

What is the max range for 30-06?

Over the distance to 1000 yards, the .30-06 round will fall to a total of around 350 inches (30 feet) As definitions go, the term ‘effective range’ has different meanings to different people. If the weather is superb and you can count for 350 inches of bullet drop, then it’s pretty effective up to 1000 yards.

What can you hunt with a 30-06?

Regardless of the exact .30-06 hunting rifle you choose, it is capable of ethically taking a wide variety of game animals like mule and whitetail deer, pronghorn, black bear, feral hogs, elk, mountain goat, sheep, moose, sheep, zebra, kudu, zebra, eland, red stag and dozens of other species.