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Posted: 8/29/2006 7:18:53 PM EDT
| What makes the 308 such a common precision rifle cartridge as opposed to a 30-06 or one of the other popular cartridges. |
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www.snipercountry.com/Articles/AccuracyFacts.asp ETA: One thing to keep in mind is that the above discussion focuses primarily on shooting M1s and M-14s, with only passing mention of bolt guns, and the bullet weights referenced are thereby a from a fairly narrow range. The accuracy equation changes quite a bit when discussing bullets outside (mainly heavier) than 150-168 gn, and that is the province of the ,30-'06, especially the bolt gun.. |
Shorter cartridge also means stiffer action, shorter bolt throw, and a lighter rifle. Helps that the Military is using it too. The .30-06 isn't all that bad off, precision wise though. If short and fat were the end all, be all, the .50 BMG guys would have abandoned that cartridge a long time ago for the .50 McMillan Fat Mac. |
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