While similar in power to the 30-06, the .308 has become a very popular round for it’s edge in terms of accuracy. It’s an excellent round for hunting just about any large game on the North American continent. It’s also very reasonably priced compared to other similar rounds. Compared to the .30-06 Springfield, this load has slightly more drop at longer ranges due to its slightly lower muzzle velocity. But you’ll also get a longer barrel life with a .308 for exactly this reason. It’s one of our favorite for deer hunting rifles for this exact reason. Our 7 Favorite