Guys, I'm not asking about shot placement. All I'm asking is what is the highest velocity achievable from the .30-06 when hand loaded.

I should have been more specific. How much more versatile is the 30-06 than the 308 when hand loading? How much faster than a 308 can you push a 30-06? I'm working on drawing up some plans for a "do-everything" hunting rifle. I've got a 111 chambered in '06 and a 12 I could barrel to 308.

I didn't ask this question well. I should have been clearer. Sorry. What I really want to know is, is the 30-06 a more versatile round to load than 308? I know the 30-06 can be loaded down to 308 level, but can it be loaded up approaching 300WM levels?

Sorry for making this so confusing.