Forgive me for i have sinned(bought 30-06, have 308)

**H.MINNAAR** · 20-09-2017, 11:13

I paid for a Tikka 30-06 this weekend, R4000 less normal retail.. I saw the price and made an impulse buy. I have been hunting for numerous years with my 308. I have till this weekend to decide what to do.
1.)Keep both. They so close ballistically so whats the use?
2.)Sell the 308, license the 30-06, buy 30-06 dies and rock on. Will be able to shoot heavier bullets faster. Does it matter in the field??
3.)Return the 30-06.

Seeing as its 2017, and logic trumps emotional decisions , what would you guys advise?

**Graham12** · 20-09-2017, 11:20

Keep both. Always good to have options. One for plains, one for bushveld.

Load one flat and fast, load the other slow and heavy. Have the 30-06 for when you are shooting something bigger.

I have a .308. Would happily have a 30-06 as well. Admittedly it is not my first choice for a second calibre, but you still can't go wrong. Enjoy them both!

**marshy** · 20-09-2017, 11:23

Can't you swop the 30-06 for another caliber? What about a 270? Wouldn't that be a nice combo then?

**Wesley** · 20-09-2017, 11:39

I would keep the .308. Go swap the .30-06 for a .375 or a 6.5 of sorts.

**pblaauw** · 20-09-2017, 11:42

As a 3006 owner, I would say have the 308 re-chambered to 260 Remington. Bit expensive, but would be oh so sweet!

**Pirate** · 20-09-2017, 11:43

Keep the 30-06, load it with 220gr bullets at about 2400 fps and shoot any non-dangerous game you want. Keep the 308, load it with 150gr at about 2800 fps and shoot any plains game you want.

**Messor** · 20-09-2017, 11:45

Do you have a wife/children?

**Maroelas** · 20-09-2017, 11:51

Sell the 308. It's a rubbish caliber

**shooty** · 20-09-2017, 11:53

Two sins I see could happen. 1. You get rid off the 308. Thats a big sin in it self. 2. Changing your mind on owning another firearm. Is also a sin.
They are in deed close.
But that has not stopped me so far from owning 5 x 22Lr's. LOL.

**tobie** · 20-09-2017, 12:29

I see no erroneous decision here.

I see only benefits...
1. You could finally settle the .308 Win vs .30-06 debate for yourself - Educational experience
2. You will now need only one tin of propellant, one calibre bullet etc.. - Streamlined logistics
3. You will now start shooting more, shoot both rifles - Shooting Experience
4. You saved R4000 on the purchase - Sound Financial decision