.30-06 Springfield Trajectory Calculator

The .30-06 Springfield remains one of America's most trusted hunting cartridges. This trajectory chart shows the classic 180-grain load at 2,700 fps with a 100-yard zero, giving you solid data from the muzzle out to 500 yards - perfect for everything from whitetail to elk hunting distances.

Our calculator lets you customize the trajectory for your specific load and conditions. Click "Modify Calculation" below to input your exact bullet weight and velocity. You can adjust for shooting angle, wind conditions, and environmental factors to match your hunting scenario or range session.

From the trenches of WWI to today's hunting fields, the .30-06 has proven itself as a true do-it-all cartridge. Understanding its trajectory helps ensure ethical shots and consistent accuracy across all hunting distances.

.30-06 Springfield Trajectory Chart

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.30-06 Springfield Ballistics Data

Range (yards) Elevation (in) Elevation (MOA) Elevation (MIL) Windage (in) Windage (MOA) Windage (MIL) Time (s) Velocity (fps) Energy (ft-lbs)
0 -1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2700.0 2914.45
25 -0.62 2.34 0.68 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.03 2609.06 2721.42
50 -0.06 0.11 0.03 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.06 2520.49 2539.79
75 0.16 -0.2 -0.06 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.09 2433.65 2367.8
100 0.01 -0.01 -0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.12 2348.46 2204.93
125 -0.54 0.41 0.12 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.15 2264.94 2050.88
150 -1.51 0.96 0.28 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.19 2183.04 1905.26
175 -2.93 1.6 0.47 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.22 2102.84 1767.83
200 -4.85 2.31 0.67 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.26 2024.36 1638.34
225 -7.3 3.1 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.29 1947.64 1516.51
250 -10.32 3.94 1.15 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.33 1872.76 1402.15
275 -13.96 4.85 1.41 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.38 1799.81 1295.04
300 -18.27 5.81 1.69 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.42 1728.93 1195.05
325 -23.31 6.85 1.99 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.46 1660.29 1102.04
350 -29.14 7.95 2.31 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.51 1593.98 1015.77
375 -35.82 9.12 2.65 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.56 1530.07 935.94
400 -43.44 10.37 3.02 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.61 1468.66 862.33
425 -52.05 11.69 3.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.66 1410.01 794.83
450 -61.77 13.1 3.81 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.71 1354.35 733.31
475 -72.67 14.61 4.25 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.77 1301.99 677.71
500 -84.85 16.2 4.71 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.83 1253.21 627.88

Available .30-06 Springfield Ammunition Ballistics

Product Velocity (fps) BC 100yd Drop 200yd Drop 300yd Drop
Barnes VOR-TEX .30-06 Springfield 130gr TTSX Reduced Recoil BT Ammo Ballistics 2760 0.337 0.0" -4.1" -15.2"
Barnes VOR-TEX .30-06 Springfield 168gr TTSX BT Ammo Ballistics 2850 0.47 0.0" -3.4" -12.6"
Federal 30-06 Power-Shok 150gr JSP Ammo Ballistics 2910 0.314 0.0" -3.6" -13.6"
Federal .30-06 Springfield 150gr Fusion SP Ammo Ballistics 2900 0.41 0.0" -3.4" -12.5"
Federal .30-06 Springfield 165gr Fusion SP Ammo Ballistics 2790 0.454 0.0" -3.7" -13.5"
Federal .30-06 Springfield 165gr Swift Scirocco II Ammo Ballistics 2800 0.45 0.0" -3.7" -13.4"
Federal .30-06 Springfield 168gr Berger Hybrid Ammo Ballistics 2800 0.489 0.0" -3.6" -13.1"
Federal .30-06 Springfield 175gr ELD-X Ammo Ballistics 2750 0.552 0.0" -3.7" -13.3"
Federal .30-06 Springfield 175gr Terminal Ascent Ammo Ballistics 2730 0.52 0.0" -3.8" -13.7"
Federal .30-06 Springfield 180gr Fusion SP Ammo Ballistics 2700 0.498 0.0" -4.0" -14.3"
Federal .30-06 Springfield 180gr Trophy Copper Ammo Ballistics 2700 0.523 0.0" -3.9" -14.1"
Federal .30-06 Springfield American Eagle 150gr FMJBT Ammo Ballistics 2910 0.408 0.0" -3.3" -12.4"
Federal .30-06 Springfield PowerShok 150gr Copper HP Ammo Ballistics 2910 0.278 0.0" -3.8" -14.3"
Fiocchi .30-06 Springfield Hyperformance 165gr Swift Scirocco II Bonded Ammo Ballistics 2875 0.47 0.0" -3.4" -12.3"
Hornady .30-06 American Whitetail 150gr InterLock Spire Point Ammo Ballistics 2910 0.338 0.0" -3.5" -13.2"
Hornady .30-06 Springfield Custom Lite 125gr SST Ammo Ballistics 2700 0.305 0.0" -4.5" -16.7"
Hornady .30-06 Springfield Precision Hunter 178gr ELD-X Ammo Ballistics 2750 0.552 0.0" -3.7" -13.3"
Hornady .30-06 Springfield Superformance 180gr SST Ammo Ballistics 2820 0.48 0.0" -3.5" -12.9"
Hornady .30-06 Springfield Vintage Match 168gr ELD Match Ammo Ballistics 2710 0.523 0.0" -3.9" -14.0"
Hornady 30-06 Sringfield American Whitetail 180gr InterLock Spire Point Ammo Ballistics 2700 0.452 0.0" -4.1" -14.6"
HSM .30-06 Springfield Tipping Point 165gr Hornady SST Ammo Ballistics 2749 0.447 0.0" -3.9" -14.0"
Norma .30-06 Springfield Dedicated Hunting Whitetail 150gr PSP Ammo Ballistics 2887 0.274 0.0" -3.9" -14.7"
Remington .30-06 Core-Lokt 165gr PSPCL Ammo Ballistics 2800 0.338 0.0" -3.9" -14.6"
Remington .30-06 Springfield 150gr Core-Lokt Tipped Ammo Ballistics 2930 0.415 0.0" -3.3" -12.1"
Remington .30-06 Springfield 165gr Core-Lokt Tipped Ammo Ballistics 2820 0.447 0.0" -3.6" -13.1"
Remington .30-06 Springfield 180gr Core-Lokt Tipped Ammo Ballistics 2745 0.48 0.0" -3.8" -13.8"
Remington .30-06 Springfield Core-Lokt 150gr PSP Ammo Ballistics 2910 0.314 0.0" -3.6" -13.6"
Remington .30-06 Springfield Premier 150gr Swift Scirocco Bonded Ammo Ballistics 2910 0.435 0.0" -3.3" -12.2"
Remington UMC .30-06 Springfield 150gr FMJ Ammo Ballistics 2910 0.314 0.0" -3.6" -13.6"
Sellier & Bellot .30-06 Springfield eXergy 165gr Boat Tail TAC-EX-Blue Ammo Ballistics 2785 0.398 0.0" -3.8" -14.0"
Sierra .30-06 Springfield GameChanger 165gr Tipped GameKing Ammo Ballistics 2800 0.517 0.0" -3.6" -12.9"
Winchester .30-06 Springfield Ballistic Silvertip 150gr PT Ammo Ballistics 2900 0.442 0.0" -3.3" -12.3"
Winchester .30-06 Springfield Super-X 165gr Power-Point Ammo Ballistics 2800 0.341 0.0" -3.9" -14.5"