The .30-06 still stands as one of the best choices for all-around use on big game—particularly with modern projectiles and propellants.

From close up to 400 yards, it's superb. From little southern whitetails and pronghorn antelope to Alaska/Yukon moose, it's outstanding.

This episode takes a deep look into how to get the best performance your .30-06 is capable of.

• Why the .30-06 became so popular in the first place
• What traditional cup-and-core bullets do so well out of the .30-06
• How it is still relevant today
• How it kills with so much authority
• Where it's at it's best (out to 400 yards) and why
• Capability, shootability and recoil
• Factory ammo: broad-spectrum use
• Barrel life
• Picking modern loads with modern bullets
• Handloading tips for the .30-06
• Classic bullets for use inside 300 yards
• Modern bullets for maximizing capability past 300 yards
• Best bullets for use on big elk, moose, and bear
• Rifle actions, barrel lengths, stock types, and scopes for use with .30-06

Final thought: It's not just about what you use, it's how you use it.

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