.30-06 Springfield Ammo
.30-06 Springfield ammo for hunting, long-range shooting, and classic American bolt-actions. Ballistics by bullet weight, .30-06 vs .308, and the best hunting loads for deer through elk.
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| Product | $/rd | |
|---|---|---|
| 400 Round Case – 30-06 Springfield M2 Ball 150 Grain FMJ Sellier Bellot Ammo For Garand – SB3006M2 Best 150gr · FMJ · brass | $1.00 | Buy → |
| 200 Round Case – 30-06 Springfield Winchester Mil-Spec 147 Grain FMJ Ammo – USA3006 147gr · FMJ | $1.05 | Buy → |
| 400 Round Case – 30-06 Springfield 180 Grain FMJ Ammo By Sellier Bellot – SB3006A 180gr · FMJ | $1.15 | Buy → |
| 500 Round Canister – 30-06 Springfield FMJ 150 Grain Prvi Partizan M1 Garand Ammo – PP3006GMC 150gr · FMJ | $1.20 | Buy → |
| Prvi Partizan (PPU) - 30-06 Springfield - 165 Grain - PSP - 20 Rounds 165gr · PSP | $1.75 | Buy → |
| Freedom Munitions 30-06 Springfield M1 Garand Ammo- 147 Gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), 20 rounds, New 147gr · Full Metal Jacket | $1.82 | Buy → |
| 20 Round Box – 30-06 Springfield M2 Ball 150 Grain FMJ Ammo By Sellier Bellot – SB3006M2 150gr · FMJ | $1.85 | Buy → |
| 20 Round Box – 30-06 Springfield Winchester Mil-Spec 147 Grain FMJ Ammo – USA3006 147gr · FMJ · brass | $1.95 | Buy → |
| Sellier & Bellot -30-06 Springfield - 180 Grain - FMJ - 20 Rounds 180gr · FMJ | $1.95 | Buy → |
| 20 Round Box – 30-06 Springfield 180 Grain FMJ Ammo By Sellier Bellot – SB3006A 180gr · FMJ | $2.00 | Buy → |
| 20 Round Box – 30-06 Springfield FMJ 150 Grain Prvi Partizan M1 Garand Ammo – PP3006GMC 150gr · FMJ | $2.05 | Buy → |
| Freedom Munitions 30-06 Springfield Ammo- 168 Gr Hollow Point (HP), 20 rounds, New 168gr · Hollow Point | $2.09 | Buy → |
| Freedom Munitions 30-06 Springfield Ammo- 168 Gr A-MAX, 20 rounds, New 168gr · A-MAX | $2.13 | Buy → |
| Hornady - American Whitetail - 30-06 - 180 Grain - Interlock - 20 Rounds 180gr · Interlock | $2.17 | Buy → |
| Federal - PowerShok - 30-06 - 150 Grain - SP - 20 Rounds 150gr · SP | $2.20 | Buy → |
| Fiocchi - 30-06 Springfied - 165 Grain - PSP - 20 Rounds 165gr · PSP | $2.21 | Buy → |
| 30-06 – Hornady American White Tail 150 Grain InterLock – 20 Rounds 150gr · InterLock · brass | $2.25 | Buy → |
| 30-06 SPRG – Remington Core-Lokt Tipped 180 Grain – 20 Rounds 180gr · Core-Lokt Tipped · polymer | $2.50 | Buy → |
| 30-06 – Fiocchi Field Dynamics 180 Grain SST Boat Tail – 20 Rounds 180gr · SST Boat Tail · brass | $2.55 | Buy → |
| 30-06 – Hornady Custom Lite 125 Grain SST – 20 Rounds 125gr · SST | $2.55 | Buy → |
Best .30-06 Springfield by Use Case
Deer Hunting
150gr or 165gr soft points are the classic deer loads. Remington Core-Lokt 165gr PSP, Federal Power-Shok 165gr SP, and Winchester Power Point — the affordable hunting staples that have accounted for more deer than any other cartridges in American history. For better expansion on longer shots, Hornady SST 165gr or Federal Fusion 165gr add controlled expansion without breaking the bank.
- · Remington Core-Lokt 165gr PSP
- · Federal Power-Shok 165gr SP
- · Hornady SST 165gr
- · Federal Fusion 165gr
Elk & Large Game
180gr bonded bullets are the standard for elk, black bear, and larger North American game. The heavier bullet retains mass through heavy muscle and bone. Nosler Partition 180gr, Federal Trophy Bonded 180gr, and Hornady InterBond 180gr are all proven elk loads. For brown bear or moose, 200–220gr premium bonded or solid construction.
- · Nosler Partition 180gr
- · Federal Trophy Bonded 180gr
- · Hornady InterBond 180gr
- · Barnes TTSX 180gr
Long-Range & Precision
168gr BTHP loads bring .30-06 into the precision game. The cartridge pushes 168gr bullets at ~2,700 fps — comparable to .308 but from a longer action. Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr SMK and Hornady Match 168gr BTHP are the benchmark factory loads for precision .30-06 rifles.
- · Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr SMK
- · Hornady Match 168gr BTHP
Range & Practice
150gr FMJ is the standard range load. Military surplus .30-06 from South Korea (HXP brass) was cheap for decades — that well is largely dry now. Current production FMJ from Federal American Eagle, PPU, and Remington UMC runs $0.70–1.10/round. Cheaper than premium hunting loads but pricier than .308 or 5.56.
- · Federal American Eagle 150gr FMJ
- · PPU 150gr FMJ
- · Remington UMC 150gr MC
Common Questions
What is .30-06 Springfield?
.30-06 Springfield (pronounced “thirty-aught-six”) is an American rifle cartridge developed by the US Army in 1906. It served as the standard military cartridge through two World Wars and Korea, chambered in the M1 Garand, M1903 Springfield, BAR, and M1919 machine gun. The designation breaks down simply: .30 caliber bullet, adopted in 1906.
It was replaced in military service by 7.62x51 NATO (.308 Win) in the 1950s. In civilian life, it never left. The .30-06 remains one of the most versatile and widely available hunting cartridges in the world — legal for nearly every game animal in North America, chambered in a huge variety of affordable rifles, and backed by a century of bullet development.
Ballistics by bullet weight
From a 24-inch barrel:
| Load | Muzzle Velocity | 300yd Velocity | 300yd Energy | Drop @ 300yd (100yd zero) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150gr SP | 2,910 fps | 2,280 fps | 1,732 ft-lbs | -9.3” |
| 165gr SP | 2,800 fps | 2,192 fps | 1,760 ft-lbs | -10.4” |
| 168gr BTHP | 2,750 fps | 2,230 fps | 1,853 ft-lbs | -10.6” |
| 180gr SP | 2,700 fps | 2,100 fps | 1,764 ft-lbs | -11.8” |
| 220gr RN | 2,410 fps | 1,760 fps | 1,513 ft-lbs | -17.2” |
The 150gr and 165gr loads are flat-shooting for deer work. The 180gr provides significantly more mass for elk and larger game — the modest velocity penalty is worth it for deep penetration through heavy muscle and bone.
.30-06 vs. .308 Winchester
The most common comparison, and the answer is mostly “it depends on what you already own.”
| .30-06 | .308 Win | |
|---|---|---|
| Case capacity | Larger | Smaller |
| Action length | Long action | Short action |
| 150gr velocity | ~2,910 fps | ~2,820 fps |
| 180gr velocity | ~2,700 fps | ~2,570 fps |
| Rifle weight | Typically heavier | Typically lighter |
| Ammo cost | Similar | Similar |
With 150–168gr bullets, the performance gap is minimal — maybe 50–100 fps in favor of .30-06. With 180–220gr bullets, .30-06 pulls ahead more meaningfully because the larger case fits more powder behind the heavier projectile.
Choose .308 if: you’re buying new, want a lighter short-action rifle, or don’t shoot heavy bullets. Ammo selection and rifle availability are both excellent.
Choose .30-06 if: you already own one, you regularly shoot 180gr+ for large game, or you want the historically broadest selection of factory hunting loads.
Hunting bullet performance
For deer through elk, the bullet matters more than which of these two cartridges you’re shooting. Rough categories:
Budget/standard: Remington Core-Lokt, Federal Power-Shok, Winchester Power Point — cup-and-core construction, reliable expansion, available everywhere. These have taken more game than any premium bullet.
Mid-tier controlled expansion: Federal Fusion (bonded at lower cost), Hornady SST, Nosler Ballistic Tip — better expansion control than cup-and-core, more consistent performance on tough shots.
Premium: Nosler Partition, Federal Trophy Bonded, Barnes TTSX, Hornady ELD-X — for elk, moose, or bear where you need deep penetration through heavy bone.
The upgrade from standard to premium is most justified when: shooting at steep angles (raking shots), hunting large animals, or shooting at extended range where velocity is lower at impact.
Brand guide
Remington Core-Lokt 165gr PSP — the original soft point. 70+ years of deer kills. Wide distribution, affordable. ~$1.10–1.60/rd.
Federal Power-Shok 165gr SP — same tier as Core-Lokt. Reliable, cheap, everywhere. ~$1.00–1.50/rd.
Hornady SST 165gr — polymer-tipped soft point, more consistent expansion than cup-and-core, flat-shooting. ~$1.40–2.00/rd.
Federal Fusion 165gr — bonded construction at near-budget prices. Good choice for larger deer and hogs. ~$1.20–1.80/rd.
Nosler Partition 180gr — the elk/bear standard. Dual-core design ensures expansion in the front half and intact rear shank for penetration. ~$2.00–2.80/rd.
Barnes TTSX 180gr — all-copper, maximum weight retention, lead-free. Required in California. ~$2.20–3.00/rd.
Federal American Eagle 150gr FMJ — range load. Clean, reliable, brass case. ~$0.65–0.90/rd.
PPU 150gr FMJ — Serbian manufacture, affordable, reliable for volume practice. ~$0.55–0.80/rd.
Price guide (2025–2026)
| Category | Good deal | Fair | Overpaying |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMJ practice | $0.55–0.80/rd | $0.80–1.10/rd | $1.30+/rd |
| Budget hunting (Core-Lokt, Power-Shok) | $0.90–1.30/rd | $1.30–1.70/rd | $2.00+/rd |
| Mid-tier hunting (SST, Fusion) | $1.10–1.60/rd | $1.60–2.10/rd | $2.40+/rd |
| Premium hunting (Partition, TTSX) | $1.80–2.40/rd | $2.40–3.00/rd | $3.50+/rd |
Firearms chambered in .30-06
- Remington 700 — the most-produced bolt-action in America; .30-06 is one of its most popular chamberings
- Winchester Model 70 — the “Rifleman’s Rifle”; long association with .30-06 from the pre-64 era
- Savage 110/111 — affordable, accurate, wide availability in .30-06
- Ruger American, Hawkeye — current production options at multiple price points
- Tikka T3x — Finnish manufacture, excellent triggers, popular in .30-06
- Browning X-Bolt, BAR — X-Bolt for bolt-action, BAR for semi-auto .30-06
- Springfield M1 Garand — the WWII classic; still shot at CMP matches in original .30-06
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