Introduction
The 30-30 vs 308 debate is one that has been ongoing for decades, with hunters and shooters passionately proclaiming their favorite cartridge as the best. In recent years, there have even been new calibers introduced that have given both of these classic rounds a run for their money.
The 30-30 Win (or .308 Winchester) was developed in 1895 by J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company, who later became known as Savage Arms Corporation. At the time they were called Model 94s and were chambered in .32-40 Remington caliber rifles—the same platform that would later be used to chamber the famous lever action rifle series that became known around the world as “tactical” rifles.
The original purpose behind this round was to improve upon existing cartridges like the 35 WCF (.35 Remington) so that it could compete with other popular hunting rounds like those being produced by Winchester at the time (i.e., 32 WCF).
The 7mm-08 Remington round was developed in 1957 by Remington Arms Company along with Winchester Repeating Arms Company; this cartridge was specifically designed for use against medium game animals like deer but can also be used effectively on larger game such as moose or bear due to its high velocity at range coupled with increased penetration power compared to other popular sporting rounds like 6mm Creedmoor or .243 Win/.25-06 Remington which are more often used by hunters looking for something more versatile than just deer hunting when doing so from long distances away from where there might not be much cover available should an animal decide not follow suit along expected patterns during migration patterns when coming out into open areas after crossing through mountainous regions filled with snow which helps keep away predators such.
30-30 VS 308
The 30-30 is a small-caliber, lever-action rifle cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1895. The 308 is a large-caliber, bolt-action rifle cartridge developed by the United States Army and commercialized in 1955. It has since been the most popular centerfire rifle caliber in the world for several decades.
Both of these cartridges are used for hunting small game, deer and other large game like moose or elk
WHAT IS 30-30 CALIBER?
The 30-30 is a rimmed, centerfire cartridge. It was created by Winchester in 1895 for the Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle. The 30-30 cartridge has been used to hunt white tail deer, black bear and elk.
WHAT IS 308 CALIBER?
308 is a popular hunting calibre. It’s also used by the military, but not as much as 30-30 Winchester. The 308 is a very versatile cartridge that can be used for deer hunting, small game hunting, and even target shooting.
The 308 has been around since 1952 when it was first introduced in the Remington 700 rifle. Today it’s still one of the most popular calibers available on the market today with many companies producing rifles chambered in this caliber so you can choose from several options depending on what your needs are for this type of gun (such as Remington or Savage).
The verdict is out, and the 308 Winchester is definitely the most versatile of these two calibers. It’s by no means a knock on the 30-30, but the 308 is just a better-built cartridge. A hunter that’s limited to one rifle would be far better served with a 308 rifle than the 30-30. The fact that it can do everything that the 30-30 can do, with greater accuracy and range, makes this an easy decision.
So the verdict is out, and the 308 Winchester is definitely the most versatile of these two calibers. It’s by no means a knock on the 30-30, but the 308 is just a better-built cartridge. A hunter that’s limited to one rifle would be far better serve with a 308 rifle than the 30-30. The fact that it can do everything that the 30-30 can do, with greater accuracy and range, makes this an easy decision.
Conclusion
We’ve seen that the 308 Winchester is the clear winner in this debate. It’s a better-built cartridge, and it does everything the 30-30 can do with more accuracy and range. While there are some who will never be convinced that any other caliber is better than their beloved 30-30, those people should know that they’re missing out on some serious performance gains by sticking with their old favorite.
