Quote Originally Posted by scythefwd View Post
Roger, the 30-06 the military uses isnt the same as the loads we get on the civillian market.

The .308 was made to be a lighter in weight version of the 30-06 the M1 Garand shot, which it replicates perfectly. With its higher capacity, the 30-06 is capable of 1-200 fps more throughout the load ranges using slower burning powders, which were NOT usable in the M1 due to the pressure it would have at the gas port and the resulting bent oprod.
Interesting facts about these big 'ol .30-06 missiles. thank you.