95 Winchester 30-03

moretoys

October 20, 2011 05:56

I'm reading an add for an 1895 Winchester carbine in 30-03 caliber, and they say "also shoots 06"
Would this be common? or an adaptation to the gun or someone just full of BS?

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  Bert H.

  October 20, 2011 07:34

  The 30-03 and the 30-06 are nearly identical, with the 30-06 having just a slightly shorter neck. The longer neck on the 30-03 was required for the 220-grain bullet that it used as standard. So Yes, you can shoot a 30-06 in a 30-03 chambered rifle. The accuracy will not be real good unless you use one of the heavier bullets, and you seat it out to make the OAL as close as possible to the 30-03 specs.

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  Bert H.

  October 20, 2011 07:42

  Here is a previous topic where we discussed the 30-03 versus 30-06...
  
  http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=472954

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  moretoys

  October 20, 2011 09:46

  Once again thanks Bert, all ways appreciate your answers

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