{"id":12871,"date":"2023-12-22T18:03:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T18:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/?p=12871"},"modified":"2023-12-22T18:03:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T18:03:17","slug":"30-06-vs-30-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/30-06-vs-30-30\/","title":{"rendered":"30-06 VS 30-30"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the battlefields of war to the deepest woods, the 30-06 VS 30-30 debate rages on. The .30-30 has arguably downed more deer than any other projectile in history. Thousands of seasoned hunters swear by it, and .30-30 loyalists wouldn\u2019t dream of venturing into the woods with any other cartridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, an equally passionate group of gun owners believe another .30 caliber cartridge reigns supreme. As the bigger, heavier younger brother of the .30-30, the .30-06 boasts better range, velocity, and stopping power. Allied soldiers used it to win both World Wars, and hunters have since adopted it to take on big game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you want to fill tags or just have a little fun at the range, both cartridges can deliver. The question is, which cartridge is the better all-around projectile?<\/span><\/p>\n

Join us in this .30-06 VS .30-30 comparison as we explore the history and capabilities of these two storied cartridges.<\/span><\/p>\n

30-06 VS 30-30<\/h2>\n
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.30-30(Left) is mostly a hunting round, while the .30-06 (Right) handles hunting and range distance duties nicely.<\/p><\/div>\n

Let\u2019s take a quick look at the differences. .30-06 is a larger cartridge than the .30-30.\u00a0 The 30-06 cartridge measures 7.62x63mm and was designed for military use in the 1903 Springfield rifle. The smaller .30-30 measures 7.62x51mmR and is by far the most popular cartridge for lever action rifles. You\u2019ll find both out in the woods as they are commonly used centerfire hunting rounds.<\/p>\n

In terms of ballistics, the .30-06 bullet has more velocity (capable of 2,900+ FPS), and more energy (capable of 3,000+ FT LBS) than the .30-30. This is partially because the .30-06 has a longer case length allowing it to hold more powder. The .30-06 has a maximum pressure of 60,000 PSI. While the smaller .30-30 cartridge tops out at 42,000 PSI.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Cartridge Specs<\/th>\n.30-06<\/th>\n.30-30<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Parent Casing<\/td>\n.30-03 Sprg<\/td>\n.38-55 Win<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bullet Diameter<\/td>\n.308″<\/span><\/td>\n.308″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neck Diameter<\/td>\n.340″<\/td>\n.330″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base\u00a0Diameter<\/td>\n.471″<\/td>\n.422″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case Length<\/td>\n2.494″<\/span><\/td>\n2.039″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overall Length<\/td>\n3.34″<\/span><\/td>\n2.550″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grain Weight<\/td>\n125gr-220gr<\/td>\n110gr-190gr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Pressure (SAMMI)<\/td>\n60,000<\/span> PSI<\/td>\n42,000 PSI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Dimensions for the<\/b> .30-06<\/b>:<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
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The .30-06 is a centerfire cartridge with a larger case, and powder capacity compared to the .30-30.<\/p><\/div>\n