Ammunationb used in 30-06 Rifle

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Ammunationb used in 30-06 Rifle

Post by Tango_ Charli » Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:44 pm

The IOF .315 Sporting Rifle is a civilian version of the British military Lee-Enfield rifle, chambered in the 8x50mmR Mannlicher
The rifle uses a 8 mm cartridge based on the 8x50mmR Mannlicher.I want to know that which type of ammunation used in 30-06 Rifle whether its 8mm 8x50mmR Mannlicher or others. Mentioned Muzzle velocity and energy of 30-06 ammunation. 30-06 Rifle are the version of which type of Rifle.

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Re: Ammunationb used in 30-06 Rifle

Post by Hammerhead » Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:50 pm

ammunation used in 30-06 Rifle
30-06 :P
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Post by nagarifle » Wed Dec 26, 2012 9:01 pm

Hammerhead wrote:
ammunation used in 30-06 Rifle
30-06 :P
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Re: Ammunationb used in 30-06 Rifle

Post by only32owner » Wed Dec 26, 2012 9:53 pm

Very colourful post , I appreciate the effort. :)

Now coming to your question, what ammunation used in 30-06 Rifle?

Let me think, .....................................
.............is it 30-06 ammunation?

Did I get it right?

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Re: Ammunationb used in 30-06 Rifle

Post by veeveeaar » Wed Dec 26, 2012 11:18 pm

It is .30 inch caliber boat tail bullet and it was configured ( cartridge case) in the year 1906 so it is called 30 - 1906 or 30 -06. Another .30 inch is 30-30. please do not confuse these .30 s'

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Re: Ammunationb used in 30-06 Rifle

Post by Baljit » Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:19 am

Here more info about your question.

First it's .30cal bullet mean diameter of the bullet is .308(7.8mm) you can shoot the same bullet in .308,.300Win Mag,.30-30, and on and on.it's 7.62x63mm Caliber.

You have lot's choices in this caliber on bullets as well , you can find from 100gr to 220gr.bullet.Each bullet have there own Ballistic performance in this caliber.

Here is some info about Muzzle velocity and energy of 30-06 ammunation.

Like if you like shoot 150gn.Nosler Ballistic Tip bullet then muzzle velocity around 2,900 ft/s (890 m/s) and muzzle energy of 2,820 ft·lbf.
Now if you like to shoot same bullet in 220gn. then muzzle velocity around 2,500 ft/s (760 m/s) and muzzle energy of 2,981 ft-lbf.

Here is a picture of Cartridge dimensions for you.I hope it's help you lot.
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Re: Ammunationb used in 30-06 Rifle

Post by xl_target » Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:59 am

veeveeaar wrote:It is .30 inch caliber boat tail bullet and it was configured ( cartridge case) in the year 1906 so it is called 30 - 1906 or 30 -06. Another .30 inch is 30-30. please do not confuse these .30 s'
Veeveeaar is mostly correct. The -06 in the .30-06 comes from the year (1906) that it was adopted and standardized by the US army. It was the standard US Army cartridge till the 1960's and was even in use in the early 1970's. It was replaced by the 7.62 x 51mm NATO and the 5.56 x 45mm NATO which are both still currently in service
The proper nomenclature for the cartridge is the .30-06 Springfield cartridge
The Metric notation that the OP requested would be 7.62 x 63 mm
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Re: Ammunationb used in 30-06 Rifle

Post by TwoRivers » Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:29 am

veeveeaar wrote:It is .30 inch caliber boat tail bullet and it was configured ( cartridge case) in the year 1906 so it is called 30 - 1906 or 30 -06. Another .30 inch is 30-30. please do not confuse these .30 s'
The fact that some of the bullets loaded in the .30-06 are boat tailed is not a distinguishing feature, and is immaterial.

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