The M1 Garand fires the 30-06 round. In my opinion, this is the greatest rifle round ever made. It became famous firing out of the 1903 Springfields in the trenches of World War I and was used through World War II and even the Korean War. I've even heard several stories of its use in Vietnam.

Today it's versatility is what I find so pragmatic about it. You can buy 30-06 rounds in a 55 grain bullet which is excellent for coyote, varmints, and small game. The 110 grain to 160 grain range of bullets are perfect for most of the deer that populate the country. The 150 grain to 180 grain rounds were originally designed for combat and work as well today as they every have. The 180 grain to 220 grain bullets are fine for moose and bear, the large game.

This diverse range of bullet weights are what makes this such a great rifle. If I could only have one rifle, it would be a 30-06 of some form.

Let's discus the 30-06 round amongst us:

30-06 Talk

To learn more about the 30-06 round, please visit the below links.

http://www.remington.com/Ammo/ballistics/center/3006sbal.htm

http://www.winchester.com/ammunition/store