“Tag: .30-06”

Get a closer look at the Benelli Lupo, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

What is it about the Cartridge, Caliber .30, Ball, M2 of the Second World War that translates so well into a hunting cartridge? Contributor Philip Massaro explains.

I’ve had more than a few requests for this Head to Head, so I figured it was high time to pit two of the early 20^th century’s most popular military cartridges against one another. Let's dive into the 7x57mm Mauser vs. the .30-06 Springfield.

The .308 Winchester and the .30-06 Springfield are very similar in performance level, and both are readily available and economical to shoot, so which cartridge prevails?

What is it about the .30-06 that makes it fare so well against all other designs? If the history of all .30-caliber cartridges were erased, would the '06 still hold a position at the top? Contributor Philip Massaro investigates.

Get a closer look at the Ruger American Rifle Standard, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Loaded with today’s 150-grain bullets, the .30-’06 Sprg. is ready for big game from antelope to elk.

In a world where the wheel seems to be continually reinvented, ballistically speaking, what about working with an existing platform to achieve new performance goals? Come with me as we take an academic tour of an American icon and its versatility as a worldwide critter getter. Let me re-introduce you to the .30-06 Springfield.

In the last 10 years, ammunition manufacturers have delivered newly designed cartridges that are more consistent, more efficient and more precise than ever before. Will the century-plus-old .30-06 Springfield have to gracefully hand the “most popular” position to a new leader?