30-06 Cartridge Family

Welcome back to Ron Spomer Outdoors! In today's video, we dive deep into the fascinating world of the .30-06 Cartridge Family, a legendary round that has shaped the history of hunting and shooting sports for over a century. Join us as we explore its rich history, ballistic performance, and versatile applications in the field.

If you're an avid hunter, shooter, or just someone interested in the world of firearms, this video is for you! With over 100 years of proven performance, the .30-06 has earned its place in the hearts of many outdoor enthusiasts. We'll discuss how it has evolved over the years and highlight some of the best rifles chambered for this iconic cartridge.

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Who is Ron Spomer
For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.

Disclaimer
All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.

[miker]

If it aint broke don't fix it, I have been hunting with my 3006 for 40 years and it definitely does a great job short and long range ! Thanks Ron for giving my old favorite some love !

[barrygrant]

I've used my Rem. ADL .30-06 for everything from ground squirrels (with 130-grain HPs) to Alaskan moose and caribou (200-grain Sierras) and not once has it let me down. At 71, my hunting days are over, but that 700 .30-06 will never leave my gun case.

[heathenous]

I have been exploring new to me cartridges but it all seems to be leading me back to the 30-06. Hard to beat that classic.

[waynelovejr.]

I've had my Husqvarna 30-06 for a large part of my 70 years, and it has never failed me. It has served me well. But then, I'm not into wasting my money just to have the latest and greatest. I love the caliber!

[Nontactical]

270 win is my absolute favorite round to shoot Absultly love it

[markoharoldoronearmedpoohb]

The 3006 was a outstanding parent, I love the 25-06 and the 338-06, my 25-06 has been with me most my life!

[kesleycottrell]

If it wasn't for the 30/06 many cartridges would have never been born. Personally my favorite is the .280 Rem. I inherited my Grandpa's old 30/06 Springfield sporterized. Every year it goes on a hunt on the nicest days. I know he would love it so it's like taking Gramps with me.

[jennyjansen]

I always wanted a pre 64 model 70 in 270 because of Jack O'Connor. Maybe some day.

[Themystic]

Thanks for this video, as I am 72 and have been hunting with the '06 for most of my life. Always found all the 06 family easy to load and pretty adaptable to many powders and bullets and remain accurate. About 15 years ago I discovered the 338-06 and did some hunting in Montana and Wyoming. I find I now use my 338-06 as much as my beloved 30-06. Again, thanks, youngsters just don't understand the attraction to this fine old cartridge.

[timothyvegh]

Thanks for the history lesson. This year I picked up a CVA Scout in 35 Whelen. I've been loading everything from 180 - 250 grain bullets and they all shoot well. Props to it's Daddy.

[adamkadir]

The 30-06 is such a fantastic cartridge that it achieved mundanity. That's impressive. If you ever needed a default cartridge that could conceivably do everything? The 06 can make it happen. It can be a light varmint round, a heavy Elk round, a competition round, a general woods round, a paper-plinker. Just phenomenal.

My favourite of its derivatives is still the 280 and 280ai. Maybe the best non-magnum round as far as I'm concerned.

[swampdonkey]

Loved the video about the grandpa 30-06. i have used it my whole life in southtexas, and it's offspring my personal favorite the 25-06 when its loaded right with the right bullet it can't be beat. They got it right in 1906, and we are still trying to make it better to this day and still can't make that all around best cartridge because they had it right the first time

[tomc]

My two favorite 30-06 offspring are the 25-06 and tyhe 35 whelen. The 25 is great for reaching out and touching critters at long range and tyhe 35 Whelen is just a beast to just slam critters to tyhe ground and not get back up!

[RTmadnesstoo]

When I first started reloading I met an Old Codger at a yard sale selling out to go live with his Daughter and he basically GAVE me what he couldn't sell. My Treasure was 16 years of Gun Digest starting with 1953! He also gave me a bunch of custom die sets and there were at least 2 Whelens, a .35 and something else. I need to dig them out now. They've been packed away since moving. I also got Hatcher's Notebook with a bunch of loose pages added in. I guess he sent letters to subscribers to keep them updated.

[rogertorgersen]

One of my favorite hunting rifles is an old Rem 721 in 30-06. Just a tack driver that is a joy to handle. Lots of mulies and elk!

[sisleymichael]

The 6.5-06 is a smoker. I had to build one out of curiosity. It works well for pronghorn hunts! I don't shoot it that often anymore. I like to mention its performance to 6.5CM fans who like to make wild claims.

[paulhalvorseth]

As a young man, just moved to Alaska in the '60's, I was big on ideas and very short on money, I bought, with almost no information and even less sense, an 8mm-06 Mauser, for 120 bucks. But, it came with dies and some components, and as the years went by and I became the owner of more knowledge and even more rifles...I can't say I ever found anything markedly better, especially with some RWS heavies. It turned out to become the village 'loaner', bringing home a lot of meat for a lot of people. I gifted it to a pilot friend when I left Alaska, but built another for myself, although, can't say it's needed down here.

[ronlafitte]

Thank you for that explanation of the wildcat offshoots of the fabulous 30-06. My personal favorite is the 35 Whelen.

[MattsDoghouseoutdoors]

I love my 3006. However that 280 is a very good cartridge and is still one of my all time favorites both to shoot and hunt with.

[brkyq]

Ruger action 280 is what I own. Shoots that 140 -145 grain very well. I'll admit I got caught up in marketing at the time but knowing what I know now and how well the gun performs I have no regrets. I have not it out hunting in over 15 years but I believe it's time to show it some love. Never should have sold my 270 or any other firearm I own. Always keep them!