308 vs 30-06 vs 300 Win Mag: Which One Should You Hunt With? 

30-06, if you reload, is by far the most versatile of the three due to the wide variety of bullet weights it will shoot well.

Attention 220 grs réservé aux courtes distances en battue sinon la bonne moyenne 150/165 grs pour garder de la vitesse en rechargement (par expérience personnelle)pour ne pas blesser.

Naw 308s better

​@Alphasaurus-fq7nu lol. I have both and my 06 shoots the same bullet faster out of a shorter barrel. I do love my 308s though.

so if i wanted one of these for canada Bison , Elk , Moose and Grizzly bear (if needed )you think 300 win mag wood fit the bill best? i believe for hunting bison in canada the legal recomendation is to use a 175 grain bullet or bigger with 2000 plus foot lbs of energy at 100 yards , ive been researching it a little bit , thinking Nosler Etip( copper) 180 Grain , Barnes LRX 175 grain , Barnes TTSX 180 grain , Hornady CX 180 grain , or even Barnes LRX 190 grain if i got into reloading

@@silaspierre1377 My own opinion, Yes I agree, with what your hunting in your comments, I would go 300 win mag. I have a Nemo Omen 300 win mag AR and I use it for those game that you listed and I have not seen meat damage at all, but I have seen one shot take down, ethical kills, with the 180gr bullet.

Cant a .308 hunt bear, moose, and elk also?

308 is used on everything in Australia. Excellent on pigs, great for red deer and samba deer (2nd largest deer species) and used to hunt asiatic buffalo here. There's more effective cartridges, but 308 is commonly used here.

​@OBrienx666 yes 308 can do all that and much more, it's my choice

I use my 30-06 out to 450 yards.

I use my 22 up to 500yard

@@ninnamiikskim4523 🤣🤣

@@ninnamiikskim4523 haha!

Anything 300 win will kill so will 308 out to 500 yards plus

.270? 7 mag?

I'm getting ready to buy a 700 remington sps tactical to build into a shtf hunting and sniping rifle and I can't make up my mind between 300 win mag, 30.06, or 270.....I already own an m1a tanker in .308

308 will do anything you need it to 👍🏼

@@davy1458I’d go with the 30.06 just due to how much more plentiful the ammo is and in a SHTF situation it would be more probable that more folks would have that caliber

Glad you like them, I really appreciate it!

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

Have you much experience with centerfire rifles? I only ask because you mentioned that you’re not a big guy and that recoil is an issue. Well, I am a moderately big guy. I’m 6’1", 240lbs, and recoil was an issue for me until the last couple years. I think you’re on the right track getting the .308. It sounds like you’ve really done your homework concerning where you hunt and the conditions you’ll be dealing with. Just know this, even the .308 is capable of really beating you up if you have poor form with the rifle shouldered. Make damn sure you practice shouldering your rifle so that the base of the butt is squarely distributed top to bottom and placed in that crook area between your pec and the shoulder. Then suck that stock in tight so that it can’t gather momentum and punch you black and blue. Holding the rifle loosely against your shoulder is a great way to develop a flinch. Form is especially critical at the bench, where the rifle can really beat the sin out of you. When using a rest or sandbags, make sure the rifle is positioned high enough so that you don’t have to drape yourself over the rifle. You want to be squared up as much as possible to the rifle. Never let the butt ride up too high on your shoulder. If you do, the toe of the stock will punch you so hard, your eyes will water from pain every time you fire a shot. Before I learned these techniques, I was always fighting flinches and getting beat up by my .270 and .308. These cartridges aren’t exactly known as heavy kickers, but they beat me up just the same because of poor technique…especially that .308. Anyway, I hope this helps and doesn’t cause you any worry because you shouldn’t be. Just take the time to learn proper techniques for recoil mitigation, and you’ll avoid getting on that struggle bus like I did. Cheers.

One more thing…while you practice shouldering your rifle, practice getting a repeatable chin weld on the stock in the same place again and again. It’s critical for recoil control and for mitigation of parallax.

All good points

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog I hunt swamps tracking is almost impossible.My shots are 100 to 200 yards. Would the 300 be better at dropping deer right there than the 308? Thank you

300 Win-Mag was designed from the start as a magnum cartridge which would chamber in a standard long-action, and not require the additional material for a magnum-length/size receiver. Consequently, its neck is less than one-caliber in length, which limits bullet seating depth somewhat. For that reason alone, your choice of the older 300 H&H makes sense. It's a classic but still gets the job done. As an all-around cartridge for versatility, the 30-06 is tough to top.

300H&H is good, but it is dwarfed in component election to the 300WM. I have both (4 H&H and 3 WM) , like both, but the dinosaurs usually stay home.

Literally whatever 3006 will kill so will 308 and will do it with a lighter more handy rifle. Not to mention near identical performance 😂😂

Amen to that, brother!! 👍

Nah 308s identical to 3006

.308 can’t handle moose.

@@shsb2355 many moose have been taken in my home state of Maine with 308

@@shsb2355 can't handle .308.

Know people with 270 and 300 savage on moose.

@@shsb2355 a 6.5 Swede can handle moose as well as 270 and most similar cartridges. Of course a 308 can take a moose

300 win mag the best! 👍

Awesome! I'm also a big fan of the Nosler E-Tip!

Lol right? I have a Winchester 30/06. My issue is that it's a single shot/bolt. I would never part with it. With that said, I am now trying to decide between .308 or .300 clip fed, semi auto. And since I am seeing .308 ammo everywhere...that may be the way I go. But then again, unlike most, I do want a long barrel. Or maybe even a bullpup (with full length barrel of course). I want distance. I enjoy distance shooting.

Amen to that, brother! 👍

That sounds like a great hunt and your .300 Win Mag will probably work great! What bullets are you planning on using?

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog Found 100 rounds of the Winchester 180 grain silvertip ammo for it still at $40 a box. Usually use accubond but either can't find any right now or it's $100 a box

Glad you enjoyed the video Gary! Thank you very much for the nice feedback.

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog Well desirved John. I can spot a bull-shitter a mile away. You desired all the credit. You do your homework long before you post your results. You are a very smart man, and I can bank on your advice. Keep it comming. Gary from Montana.

I really appreciate it Gary, that means a lot.

Glad you enjoyed it

Glad you enjoyed it!

The number one choice of African PHs for plains game is the. 30-'06. Second is the. 338 Win. Mag.

Fair enough. Where are you hunting?

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog Washington state. On west side up by the Canadian border.

Ah. With that in mind, then yes, I'd definitely go with the 30-06 as well for that hunt!

I also think for any shots under 300y go with the 30-06.

You're thinking right. The '06 only gives up about 100 yards ballistically to the. 300 Win.Mag.

So your 06 is capable of taking down a moose?

308 pretty much does the same thing as 3006 and does it in a shorter action lighter rifle less recoil cheaper and more widely available ammunition let's see what else 🤔

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Klaus!

Kein Problem Klaus. Wir verstehen dich gut! Wie lang/weit sind deine Schüsse im Durchschnit?

As a matter of fact I have: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tpEBOXR0rEI.html&lc=UgxEsCJYrbtITd3roW54AaABAg I think the 7mm Rem Mag is great for elk and moose, especially with those bullets you suggest. I think it's a little on the light side for brown bear, but will work in a pinch. I think the 160gr Partition is a good choice if you want to use it in that role, but I think the 175gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claw is a better option for the really big bears.

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog I'll definitely check out the video, Thanks for this explanation , i never hunted with one before , I'll take a look at trophy bonded bear claw in 175 grain ( federal premium ammo?) Have you used 180 grain nosler partitions or accubonds much out of a 7mm rem mag?

I don't get it..don't you watch videos where the 308 drops mule deers and elks..many people here just on this tread saying thay shot many mosse with it..

He's not saying the 308 isn't capable of killing mule deer and elk. He's saying the 30-06 and 300 Win Mag are better at that task. This is because of their higher muzzle velocity which gives them more reach and more retained kinetic energy at the longer ranges those animals are often taken at. This is in contrast to whitetail deer, which are usually (though not always) taken at shorter range and in thicker conditions.

Haha, I just moved to a new house, so life has been BUSY! Things are settling down though and you won't have to wait as long for new videos in the future.

I want to buy a rifle in 300wsm I have been watching some other gun channels and this round looks strong and flat shooter

Glad you enjoyed it!

What kind of bullet do you use on elk?

@@morgan663 remington core lokts work great. Got a few moose with them

What's your favorite load for the 30-06?

@@Thebiggamehuntingblog 150grain I want to go moose hunting and my friend told me to go up to 180 grain or bring my 300 win mag but I’m more accurate with my Ruger 30-06 for some reason

@@lawrencefrancis350 Your friend is not wrong. 150 grain pills are a little light for moose. A 180 Nosler Partition or similarly constructed bullet is what you want. You can drive it at over 2,800 fps at the muzzle and it's built to smash through tough critters like moose. 150 grain pills are more suitable for deer sized game.

Winchester changes up their rifle production details every so often. They didn't make the Featherweight in 300 WM when I recorded this video over a year ago, but they do indeed do so now.

The 270 has more than enough power for deer, especially inside 150 yards. Since you're looking to purchase your hunting rifle, then you should definitely check out Hunting Guns 101. I designed that training specifically for people like you to help you get started off on the right foot. That training will show you an easy to understand and apply analytical approach to determining what sort of ballistic performance you need for the hunts you plan on doing. Then, I'll help you match the right cartridge, rifle, and ammo to fill those needs regardless of whether you're hunting elk out west, whitetail deer in thick timber, cape buffalo in Africa, or just about anything else. I've refined and proven this framework over the years and have used it with great success on hunts all over the world myself. Check it out at huntingguns101.com/order

Ammo availability is something to consider too besides ballistic capabilities.

The problem with limiting hunting distance when shopping for a do-all-only-rifle-I'll-ever-own, is what happens if a shot well above your shot ceiling presents itself? In which case it's better to select a cartridge with more horsepower for a bigger thump out past 200 yards. For that reason, I always step up beyond the outer limits of a shot I'm likely or hope to take. For me that's a 7mag, or 6.5-284 Norma. 270 Win is a good choice. Just know that it doesn't compare in velocity, or horsepower to the others I mention. You can do better, if you want to.

If you’re not gonna hunt anything bigger than deer, I would say the .270, or even .243 are to two best choices, but if you move up to Elk or bigger game, you can go wrong with .308 as the minimum. Personally, I love the 300 Win Mag, it shoots very flat, I got a POF P300, and it shoots like a dream, I go to Montana and all over the northern US and have bagged a number or moose, bighorn Rams, and mountain goats with it, but 300 Win Mag is if you want to get into longer range. If you ever want to do long range, look no further that 300 Win Mag, 300 WSM, or 338 Lapua, those are the rulers of long range.

Get a 7mm-08.

Love my Whelen. I have gotten rid of all my magnum rifles. In Colorado I don't need any of them and I hunt all big game animals here. When I drive from my home to the ranch I see mule deer, whitetail deer, bison, elk, antelope, and mountain sheep but I still don't need a magnum rifle.

@@russellkeeling9712 I'm curious at what range most of your shot are?

Huh? 600-700 pound black bears are “not uncommon” in North Carolina? Lol.

Nothing wrong with the 300 Wby mag I own 2 of then and I am a professional hunting guide in Alaska and the Pacific NW. Load the 300 Wby mag with Barns TSX bullets it is ready to kill all kinds of game. Where you are at and game you shoot load the 300 Wby mag with 150 - 165 grain Barns TSX bullets you will see stunning kills and zero meat loss. The Black bears organs will be turned to blood clots liquid muck from the 300 Wby mag shooting Barns TSX bullets. The 35 Wheelen is also a real game killer, also load with the Barns TSX bullet it will increase the killing of all rifles. I have the CZ 550 in 9.3x62 Mauser that is even better than the 35 Wheelen.

I'm not sure where you've shot them, but when traveling out of state, I've personally had no problems dropping Boar with as small as 10mm to 7.62 x 39. What kind of grain and rifle do you use when Hunting Boar? As that should be more than sufficient for taking out those kinds of animals.

Hard to go wrong with the 308 Winchester for that

That 100-125 fps difference with 165 gr bullets simply adds 100 yards to the effective range...(given an accurate shooter and no wind, etc...)