This conversation was part of the debate in the thread on suggestions for a first bolt action rifle.
Here's my question: 308 and 30-06 have the same bullet right? if so then the difference between the loads (for arguments sake lets just presume we are only referring to factory ammo) is the amount of powder behind it right? Based on the side by side comparison the 308 appears to me to be a 30-06 shortened. So why is it then that the 308 is recommended for long range (300+yds) over the 30-06 by so many people on here? My assumption is that the 30-06 would be better for long range b/c it carries a larger powder charge behind it.
What am I not understanding?
Here's my question: 308 and 30-06 have the same bullet right? if so then the difference between the loads (for arguments sake lets just presume we are only referring to factory ammo) is the amount of powder behind it right? Based on the side by side comparison the 308 appears to me to be a 30-06 shortened. So why is it then that the 308 is recommended for long range (300+yds) over the 30-06 by so many people on here? My assumption is that the 30-06 would be better for long range b/c it carries a larger powder charge behind it.
What am I not understanding?