16 min

308 vs 30-06 vs 300 Win Mag Which Should You Hunt With Big Game Hunting Podcast

    • Wilderness

The .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum are all outstanding big game hunting cartridges. Though they're similar in many ways, they're also different in a few key areas and each is best suited for particular situations. Here's a detailed breakdown of the history, strengths, and weaknesses of each cartridge as well as recommendations on which one you should be use for specific hunting conditions.
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Related blog post: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/308-vs-30-06-vs-300-win-mag-which-cartridge-should-you-be-hunting-with/
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/300-win-mag-vs-338-lapua-vs-338-win-mag/ 
Best 300 Win Mag Ammo– 300 Win Mag Hunting Ammo Recommendations
Best 300 Win Mag Rifles – 300 Win Mag Hunting Rifle Recommendations
Best 30-06 Ammo– 30-06 Hunting Ammo Recommendations
Best 308 Ammo– 308 Hunting Ammo Recommendations
Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations
Sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures
Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/308vs30-06vs300winmag/

The .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum are all outstanding big game hunting cartridges. Though they're similar in many ways, they're also different in a few key areas and each is best suited for particular situations. Here's a detailed breakdown of the history, strengths, and weaknesses of each cartridge as well as recommendations on which one you should be use for specific hunting conditions.
Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically!
Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates).
Related blog post: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/308-vs-30-06-vs-300-win-mag-which-cartridge-should-you-be-hunting-with/
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/300-win-mag-vs-338-lapua-vs-338-win-mag/ 
Best 300 Win Mag Ammo– 300 Win Mag Hunting Ammo Recommendations
Best 300 Win Mag Rifles – 300 Win Mag Hunting Rifle Recommendations
Best 30-06 Ammo– 30-06 Hunting Ammo Recommendations
Best 308 Ammo– 308 Hunting Ammo Recommendations
Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations
Sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures
Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/308vs30-06vs300winmag/

16 min