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The .30-06 Springfield stands as one of the most successful and versatile rifle cartridges ever developed. Introduced in 1906 (hence the "06" designation), it served as America's primary military cartridge through two World Wars and later became the country's most popular big game round. Its combination of power, accuracy, and moderate recoil continues to make it a benchmark against which other cartridges are measured.

Modern ammunition development has kept the .30-06 relevant well into its second century. The cartridge's versatility allows it to handle everything from varmints to the largest North American game. Its widespread availability, broad selection of bullet weights and styles, and proven track record maintain its position as a go-to choice for hunters and precision shooters alike.

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PRODUCT ↕	GRAIN ↕	VELOCITY ↕	ENERGY ↕	BC ↕	USE CASE ↕	BEST PRICE ↕
Barnes VOR-TEX .30-06 Springfield 130gr TTSX Reduced Recoil BT Ammo 130gr • 2760 fps • Hunting	130gr	2760	2199	.337	Hunting	$2.48/rd
Barnes VOR-TEX .30-06 Springfield 168gr TTSX BT Ammo 168gr • 2850 fps • Hunting	168gr	2850	3031	.47	Hunting	$2.34/rd
Federal 30-06 Power-Shok 150gr JSP Ammo 150gr • 2910 fps • Hunting	150gr	2910	2820	.314	Hunting	$1.25/rd
Federal .30-06 Springfield 150gr Fusion SP Ammo 150gr • 2900 fps • Hunting	150gr	2900	2801	.41	Hunting	$1.55/rd
Federal .30-06 Springfield 165gr Fusion SP Ammo 165gr • 2790 fps • Hunting	165gr	2790	2852	.454	Hunting	$1.66/rd
Federal .30-06 Springfield 165gr Swift Scirocco II Ammo 165gr • 2800 fps • Hunting	165gr	2800	2872	.45	Hunting	$2.43/rd
Federal .30-06 Springfield 168gr Berger Hybrid Ammo 168gr • 2800 fps • Hunting	168gr	2800	2924	.489	Hunting	$1.75/rd
Federal .30-06 Springfield 175gr ELD-X Ammo 178gr • 2750 fps • Hunting	178gr	2750	2989	.552	Hunting	$1.83/rd
Federal .30-06 Springfield 175gr Terminal Ascent Ammo 175gr • 2730 fps • Hunting	175gr	2730	2896	.52	Hunting	$2.12/rd
Federal .30-06 Springfield 180gr Fusion SP Ammo 180gr • 2700 fps • Hunting	180gr	2700	2913	.498	Hunting	$1.66/rd
Federal .30-06 Springfield 180gr Trophy Copper Ammo 180gr • 2700 fps • Hunting	180gr	2700	2913	.523	Hunting	$2.07/rd
Federal .30-06 Springfield American Eagle 150gr FMJBT Ammo 150gr • 2910 fps • Target & Range	150gr	2910	2820	.408	Target & Range	$1.25/rd
Federal .30-06 Springfield PowerShok 150gr Copper HP Ammo 150gr • 2910 fps • Hunting	150gr	2910	2820	.278	Hunting	$1.61/rd
Fiocchi .30-06 Springfield Hyperformance 165gr Swift Scirocco II Bonded Ammo 165gr • 2875 fps • Hunting	165gr	2875	3028	.47	Hunting	$2.01/rd
Hornady .30-06 American Whitetail 150gr InterLock Spire Point Ammo 150gr • 2910 fps • Hunting	150gr	2910	2820	.338	Hunting	$1.25/rd
Hornady 30-06 Springfield American Whitetail 180gr InterLock Spire Point Ammo 180gr • 2700 fps • Hunting	180gr	2700	2714	.452	Hunting	$1.24/rd
Hornady .30-06 Springfield Custom Lite 125gr SST Ammo 125gr • 2700 fps • Hunting	125gr	2700	2023	.305	Hunting	$1.61/rd
Hornady .30-06 Springfield Precision Hunter 178gr ELD-X Ammo 178gr • 2750 fps • Hunting	178gr	2750	2989	.552	Hunting	$1.93/rd
Hornady .30-06 Springfield Superformance 180gr SST Ammo 180gr • 2820 fps • Hunting	180gr	2820	3178	.48	Hunting	$1.62/rd
Hornady .30-06 Springfield Vintage Match 168gr ELD Match Ammo 168gr • 2710 fps • Competition	168gr	2710	2739	.523	Competition	$1.88/rd
HSM .30-06 Springfield Tipping Point 165gr Hornady SST Ammo 165gr • 2749 fps • Hunting	165gr	2749	2768	.447	Hunting	$1.49/rd
HSM .30-06 Springfield Tipping Point 165gr Sierra GameChanger Ammo 165gr • 2870 fps • Hunting	165gr	2870	3018	.53	Hunting	$1.66/rd
HSM .30-06 Springfield Trophy Gold 185gr Hunting VLD Match Ammo 185gr • 2721 fps • Hunting	185gr	2721	3042	.558	Hunting	$2.16/rd
Norma .30-06 Springfield Dedicated Hunting Whitetail 150gr PSP Ammo 150gr • 2887 fps • Hunting	150gr	2887	2776	.274	Hunting	$1.24/rd
Remington .30-06 Core-Lokt 165gr PSPCL Ammo 165gr • 2800 fps • Hunting	165gr	2800	2872	.338	Hunting	$1.41/rd
Remington .30-06 Springfield 125gr Core-Lokt PSP Ammo 125gr • 3140 fps • Hunting	125gr	3140	2736	.268	Hunting	$1.50/rd
Remington .30-06 Springfield 150gr Core-Lokt Tipped Ammo 150gr • 2930 fps • Hunting	150gr	2930	2859	.415	Hunting	$1.53/rd
Remington .30-06 Springfield 165gr Core-Lokt Tipped Ammo 165gr • 2820 fps • Hunting	165gr	2820	2913	.447	Hunting	$1.56/rd
Remington .30-06 Springfield 180gr Core-Lokt Tipped Ammo 180gr • 2745 fps • Hunting	180gr	2745	3011	.48	Hunting	$1.54/rd
Remington .30-06 Springfield Core-Lokt 150gr PSP Ammo 150gr • 2910 fps • Hunting	150gr	2910	2820	.314	Hunting	$1.38/rd
Remington .30-06 Springfield Premier 150gr Swift Scirocco Bonded Ammo 150gr • 2910 fps • Hunting	150gr	2910	2820	.435	Hunting	$2.38/rd
Remington UMC .30-06 Springfield 150gr FMJ Ammo 150gr • 2910 fps • Target & Range	150gr	2910	2820	.314	Target & Range	$1.29/rd
Sellier & Bellot .30-06 Springfield eXergy 165gr Boat Tail TAC-EX-Blue Ammo 165gr • 2785 fps • Hunting	165gr	2785	2842	.398	Hunting	$1.16/rd
Sierra .30-06 Springfield GameChanger 165gr Tipped GameKing Ammo 165gr • 2800 fps • Hunting	165gr	2800	2871	.517	Hunting	$2.25/rd
Sig Sauer .30-06 Springfield 165gr Elite Hunter Tipped Ammo 165gr • 2950 fps • Hunting	165gr	2950	3188	.53	Hunting	$1.79/rd
Winchester .30-06 Springfield Ballistic Silvertip 150gr PT Ammo 150gr • 2900 fps • Hunting	150gr	2900	2801	.442	Hunting	$1.80/rd
Winchester .30-06 Springfield Super-X 165gr Power-Point Ammo 165gr • 2800 fps • Hunting	165gr	2800	2872	.341	Hunting	$1.41/rd

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Advantages and Disadvantages

Pros

Excellent power and range
Wide selection of ammunition available
Proven effectiveness on all North American game
Good balance of power and recoil
Available anywhere ammunition is sold

Cons

More recoil than shorter cartridges
Requires long action
More expensive than .308 Winchester
Heavier rifles than short-action calibers
Not ideal for AR-platform rifles

.30-06 Springfield Price History

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