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30.06 to 338-06.

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23 April 2003, 04:37
JeffP
30.06 to 338-06.
For elk,moose,etc... 250-300 yard max rifle.
What's the collective input?Pro/con
Thanks
Jeff
23 April 2003, 04:40
<eldeguello>
For your proposed uses, I believe the .338/'06 would be superior to the plain '06. I'd use a 250 grain bullet in it for heavy game, but maybe the Nosler Partition 210 grain for elk. I would also consider having the barrel rebored to .338", rather than buying a new barrel!

[ 04-22-2003, 19:41: Message edited by: eldeguello ]
23 April 2003, 06:34
Elkslayer
My 338-06 is one of my favorite elk cartridges. I have one and my hunting buddy has one. We both use the Nosler 210 bullet which really puts the thump on elk.

I would highly recommend it for elk hunting. It is an excellent medium bore cartridge.
23 April 2003, 07:55
<Rogue 6>
I've never had a barrel rebored. What price range is fair for a 30-06 to 338-06 conversion.