.30-06 (30-06 Spring., 7.62 x 63)

The .30-06 Springfield cartridge, commonly referred to as the “Thirty-aught-six”, is one of the most widely used and longest serving rounds in U.S. military history since its inception in 1906. Developed during the early 1900s as a replacement for the shorter .30-03 round and intended to be a service rifle cartridge for the United States Army and Marine Corps, it has since gone on to become one of America's most popular cartridges due to its combination of power, accuracy, and reliability.Though originally developed specifically for use in military arms such as the M1903 Springfield and M1 Garand rifles, it is also suitable for hunting applications with effective ranges that can reach up to 800 yards - making it capable of taking down large game animals like deer and elk with ease. The .30-06 also offers excellent accuracy potential from quality rifles equipped with optics, allowing shooters to make difficult shots even in challenging conditions.Today, .30-06 ammunition remains readily available from several major manufacturers in various bullet weights ranging from 110 grains all the way up to 180 grains - allowing shooters to tailor their loadouts depending on the application at hand from target shooting or hunting small game all the way up to large North American game animals such as bear or moose.