Trivia Question

[weedeater]

everyone pretty much knows that a 30-06 is a 30cal but who knows what the 06 means? I did a little reserch and thought it was kinda interesting what the answer was.

[southern151]

The year, 1906, I think. Right?

[weedeater]

yep, who all knew this?

[Duck Butter]

Originally Posted by weedeater

yep, who all knew this?

I did, but my father in-law is a gun nut.

What about the -08 on 7mm-08?

[Micah]

Originally Posted by Duck Butter

I did, but my father in-law is a gun nut.

What about the -08 on 7mm-08?

2008:o

[Dink]

I thought it was the layers of clothing you needed to wear to shoot it comfortably.

[weedeater]

found 2 answers ...... one is the yr 2008 and other is that it uses 308 caseing do you know whats correct

[Duck Butter]

Originally Posted by weedeater

found 2 answers ...... one is the yr 2008 and other is that it uses 308 caseing do you know whats correct

.308 casing necked down to a 7mm projectile. Bought my wife a 7mm-08 and I LOVE that thing

25-06?

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Duck Butter

.308 casing necked down to a 7mm projectile. Bought my wife a 7mm-08 and I LOVE that thing

25-06?

30-06 necked down to 25

[evidrine]

I can honestly say that I knew that one. Just read it not that long ago though.