Rifle
150 grain
30-06 SPRINGFIELD Ballistics
BC: 0.314 · deer, elk, medium-large game
Key Performance Data
Muzzle Velocity
Muzzle Energy
Ballistic Coefficient
Bullet Drop
Velocity & Energy at Distance
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
Muzzle
100 yds
200 yds
30-06 SPRINGFIELD Overview
The30-06 SPRINGFIELDis a rifle cartridge firing a 150 grain bullet with a ballistic coefficient of 0.314. At the muzzle, it produces 2910 fps velocity and 2820 ft-lbs of energy.
Ballistics Table
| Distance | Velocity (fps) | Energy (ft-lbs) | Bullet Drop (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muzzle | 2910 | 2820 | 0.0 |
| 100 yards | 2617 | 2281 | -1.1 |
| 200 yards | 2343 | 1828 | -3.6 |
Performance Analysis
With a muzzle velocity of2910 fpsand muzzle energy of2820 ft-lbs, the 30-06 SPRINGFIELD is a powerful cartridge suitable for large game at reasonable distances.
The ballistic coefficient of0.314provides good performance at typical shooting distances.
Suitable Applications
This cartridge is commonly used for: deer, elk, medium-large game.
Velocity Retention
From muzzle to 200 yards, the 30-06 SPRINGFIELD retains 80.5% of its initial velocity and 64.8% of its muzzle energy.
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