Rifle Ammo - what 308 & 30-30 do I use?

This video is for those viewers that have asked me - What ammo do I use? What ammo is the best? What ammo do you use in the shooting vids? What ammo will work best in my gun? I can't answer all of those, since I'm no ammo expert! But I can show what I have on hand and discuss my experience with each one. This isn't a commercial for any one brand, just showing what I have used. I'm NOT saying these are the best, or that you must use the same brand as me. Just my thoughts on them. I'll cover both 30-30 and 308 / 7.62x51.

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[Emaster03]

What's the difference between 7.62x51 and .308? I always though they were the same exact thing.

[nashi55]

@Emaster03 I don't think so - I still see info that indicates there are minor diffeences. It's like 223 and 556, they are very close but have minor differences. Just enough to mean you need to double check the rifle to ensure it can handle the ammo to be safe.

[TheRexx101]

308 vs 30-30

whats best for elk??

[nashi55]

@TheRexx101 No expert but I'd say 308 or 30-06.

[AlmostReality1]

@nashi55 hey is a 30 30 good for deer

[nashi55]

@AlmostReality1 Yes, from what I understand it fine for that.

[PsykoWaffle]

@VooDoo556nato The .308 and the 7.62x51 (7.62 Nato) are in fact NOT the same round but the differences are so slight that either is accepted in the rifles according to the SAAMI guidelines for safe operating pressures. Maybe YOU should do your homework.

[aswomnessguy]

@blackboxskater12 Theres only one caliber and thats the .308, your 30-30 doesnt have as much recoil because generally lever actions dont have as much, but your .308 kicks just a bit harder, but not as hard as a 30-06 or .300 win mag for sure.

[blackboxskater12]

what caliber rifle has more recoil than the 30-30 but not as bad aa a 30-06?

[Stepan12131]

I use a 308 but I use Winchester silvertip ammo.

[kel12176]

30-30, 308 , 30-06. 300 win mag is case length they all shoot 30 cal billets. The recoil does increase as you go up. The key thing is how you plan to shoot them.

[MrDominickmoore]

150 gr soft nose for 30-30 killed big 173 pound whitetail