30-06 vs 7mm Mag

[TxAg]

Let's hear it...


Edit: Hunting out west

[Walker]

To close to call. A little faster, lighter bullet and a little slower, heavier bullet.

[rvd]

I like them both and have killed many animals with each, but prefer a 280

[quackadikt]

I like them both and have killed many animals with each, but prefer a 280

I’m thinking really hard about having my 06 re-worked into a .280. I don’t know why...180gr Accubond will handle probably anything I’ll ever hunt. But a 7mm-08 magnum really appeals to me.


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[TKP1991]

30-06! But only because I grew up with it, plenty bullet weight and knockdown for the average situation.

[WTucker]

I would take my 7 mag over the 30-06. A little flatter and more energy. Either will do the job and I would choose the rifle you are most confident with.

[basschump]

Deer or elk?


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[Jon B]

7mag....I must add the disclaimer though....I am a self professed 30-06 hater. And yes....I know how versatile it is.

[grizzman]

I've owned both and now I just own a 30-06.

[wytex]

Which ever you can carry up the mountains for a few days. Is one a heavier rifle than the other, I like a lighter weight rifle for mountain hunting or hunting on foot.

[trophy8]

7 mag smokes a fuddy-06 any day. With ease. I own both.

30-06 won’t launch a 180 grain Berger at 3075 fps

[hopedale]

I have to vote 7 Mag.

It was the first rifle I ever owned.

[brokeno]

7 mag for men 30-06 for tx ag

[brrdnk]

I vote for .280ai over the 7mm mag. Less recoil **** near 7mag performance.

[gekko man]

Sako 7mm Long Range gets my vote! With the best glass you can afford!