Adopted by the U.S. military in 1906, the .30-06 served through two world wars and remains one of America’s best-selling hunting cartridges.
It uses the same bullet diameter as the .308 Winchester in a longer case, giving a little more velocity with heavy bullets. Recoil is stiffer than .308, but most hunters handle it well with a good stock and recoil pad.
Always use only the ammunition marked on your firearm’s barrel or slide, and follow the manufacturer’s guidance.