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32. I'm speaking of the shell, the .30 caliber in your graphic.

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 12:11 PM

Sep 2025

Both the .30 carbine and the 30-06 are .30 cal bullets. One has a lot more power, which means distance and accuracy than the other.

For example in WWII the M1 Garand .30 cal shot a 30-06 shell and was a distance rifle.

The M1 Carbine, which shoots a .30 carbine was best at 100 yards.

Wasn't disagreeing with you, I was merely pointing out both the .30-06 shell at the far right and the .30 carbine are .30 caliber. The .30-06 is what was used in this instance and it's confusing for some outlets to just report it as a .30 caliber.

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See below. herding cats Sep 2025 #21

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