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May 7, 2019 16 mins

The .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum are all outstanding big game hunting cartridges. Though they're similar in many ways, they're also different in a few key areas and each is best suited for particular situations. Here's a detailed breakdown of the history, strengths, and weaknesses of each cartridge as well as recommendations on which one you should be use for specific hunting conditions.

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Related blog post: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/308-vs-30-06-vs-300-win-mag-which-cartridge-should-you-be-hunting-with/

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Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/308vs30-06vs300winmag/

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