Thread: Knockdown power

Originally Posted by Woody

Iv'e used both and at short range I would agree with Rons comments a out 7*61 damage. However, that cartridge was developed to provide superior bc and trajectory, wind resistance at longer ranges and its accuracy was legendary. Designed to meet higher parameters at long range.
Still, a good 30-06 with good bc 178-180 grain bullets with mv 2700'/s + is a very good hunting round. The 06 will chuck a high bc 165grain bullet using 2209 @ 2900'/s. To me it is an awesome calibre.

30 06 is still considered one of the very best, all-round cartridges in the US. It simply does the job and all going well, is capable of stopping anything. 7x57 falls into much the same class by all accounts. Both are relatively pleasant to shoot, which is probably another factor