.30-06 was made to tear down the Devil's Playground🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

The first and only rifle I ever bought was purchased in absolute ignorance of what I was buying. I simply told the sales guy at my local gun shop that I wanted to buy a "
deer rifle." This was in 1968. He handed me a used (it turned out to be pristine) pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight  in 30.06 (with a Redfield scope on Weaver mounts), extolling the features, advantages and benefits of that rifle.  What did I, a 20-something kid, know?  I took it. $140 bucks!

Now I'm an old man and I still have that great gun, something I will hand down to one of my sons. Sometimes you''re just plain blind-lucky.

I enjoy your little talks, Tom. Thanks....

Excellent video. Here in Saskatchewan, you can't get a better all around cartridge than the 30-06. I have taken antelope, whitetail, mule deer, black bear, elk and moose all with the 30-06. Its dropped each of these with one shot from close range to long ranges.  Yes, i can afford to buy other calibre rifles but my confidence with the 30-06 knowing it will never fail me as long as i do my part, keeps me shootimg my Model 70 30-06.

I recently found your channel and I gotta say I like it. What I like the most is your approach of “what ever works for you.” From camouflage to cartridges you just say “here’s the info, decide what you want” it’s very refreshing and helpful. Keep it up!

Your presentation skills are impeccable. I began deer hunting in 1975 with a 742 Woodsmaster in 30-06. The round is ubiquitous to say the least. The recent craze of the 6.5 Needmore is entertaining. At 3000 FPS with a 150 gr bullet, the '06 if created today would be considered a non- belted magnum.
Truly a proven cartridge that is timeless.

I live and hunting in Europe ,and in last 30 years 30-06 is top 1 by popularity here.It is popular in Russia.I think that no other catridge in the world history of hunnting, did not drop so many animals like 30-06 Springfield.It is a legend definitly.

Very well explained.  When I was looking for a hunting rifle on a very limited budget,  I  found myself a very nicely sporterized 8mm-06. Brought over after some war, pressure tested in England, built by Brno in 1938 for the Persians. Rechambered to 8mm-06 back in the 50's. The bore is still shiny and tight, she shoots straight and amazingly flat with a 200 grain boat tail and some 348 powder. Very easy to neck up a 30 06 shell and plug in an 8mm boolat. I paid $375 Canadian. Knocked a Whitetail right out of his boots 2 years ago. Can't wait to put try it on the Queen's beef.
God bless the old 30 06.

I'm from Newfoundland, Canada  and I can honestly say that the 30-06 has probaly taken more big game here (Moose, Woodland Caribou, Black Bear) than any other rifle.  Its reliable, versatile, and has more than enough knock down power. I've used other calibre's and find this...  .270 is great but barely enough power for a mature adult moose.  I've seen them travel quite a distance after being hit in the vital area because the speed of the bullet and size didn't expand, leaving a smaller hole and less damage.  I've seen this happen with a 7mm as well as the bullet is too fast.  .300 win on the other hand has too much impact, leaving a lot of damage and ruining a lot of meat.  I only use premium ammunition and carefully choose bullets with deep penetration and maximum expansion.  The 30-06 is about as perfect a balance that you could find here in Newfoundland for knockdown power without sacrificing too much prime venison.

I believe that the 30-06 is the best rifle cartridge for its flexibility.  Hand-loaded, it can be used to hunt anything from rabbits to Kodiak bear.

I used to love shooting long range against people bragging about their 7mm mags. Of course I probably shot more than some of them, but realistically they had no advantages at 400 yds  nor do most cartridges at ranges up to 1500 yds.

I remember an article written by Jim Carmichael about a hunt in Africa. He had taken a rifle chambered in 30-06 and happened to have it in hand when 3 Cape Buffalo came trotting by. Old bull had the largest horns / boss Jim said he'd ever seen. He put the sights on that bull,  squeezed the trigger and flattened him like a 416.

Love my 3006. Very versatile. A boat load of different types of ammo. Will not kick you like a mule. And gets the job done very well. Thanks again Tom. Have a great week

I am truly amazed at the deer you shot in the power line. I am 70 yrs old and have never heard of this. Thanks for sharing it!

I’ve settled on the 30-06 after trying some of the other cartridges. I love and adore the thirty aught six. It’s a proven round.

The 30-06 is a great all around do it all cartridge for North America at ethical hunting ranges!  My favorite pet load in 30-06 is the Barnes 130gr TTSX at about 3200 fps and has proven to be a true lightning strike on Deer and down!

Yup.. u got a thumbs up…nowadays there’s so much hype with new cartridges…it’s just the  sales format has expanded expediently …that almost anyone can get behind it…seemingly new is new and a lot of new shooters take it as new and improved….yes firearms has come a long way and with enough cash can buy you a lot of new technology but knowing they are a lot of good old school cartridges out there that stood the test of time ( and wars ) is basically never going away…the 30/06 has earned its reputation in my book 👍🏼

I can't express how much I appreciate this content.

Thank you for an excellent presentation of the 30-06 and covering the history of the cartridge evolution. I recently bought a Savage 110 Hunter chambered in 30-06 and was initially concerned with reports of high recoil. After sighting in the rifle and shooting from a standing position, I understand the relevance now after viewing your video. I hunt brush and low grass areas of Florida and will probably never get a shot beyond 100 yards. I look forward to many years of service from this rifle and now consider myself committed to the cartridge. Thanks again for your insight and contribution.

My dad has hunted with a 30-06 for decades. I have his last rifle in my safe, a Remington model 742 woodmaster. He's still alive but he just can handle the recoil of the 30-06 anymore.

"...Just look at their advertisements." And yet, I have yet to see any animal taken by 30-06 stand back up and say, "yeah, that 300 Win Mag laid me flatter."
There is definitely good reason 30-06 is still the most popular hunting cartridge. It's one of those that every gun owner should have in their collection for no other reason than it is the most reliable "stand-by".