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Compare / .30-06 Ackley Improved vs .30-06 Springfield

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.30-06 Ackley Improved vs .30-06 Springfield

.30-06 Ackley Improved is faster (3,050 vs 2,910 fps); .30-06 Ackley Improved carries more energy (3,300 vs 3,000 ft·lb); .30-06 Ackley Improved recoils less.

.30-06 Ackley Improved →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−105″105″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.30-06 Springfield →
Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd
100 yd · zero0″−115″115″ drop @ 800 yd0400800Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.30-06 Ackley Improved.30-06 Springfield
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced19601906
Bullet ⌀0.308″0.308″
Case length2.489″2.494″
Velocity2,800–3,050 fps2,700–2,910 fps
Energy2,900–3,300 ft·lb2,700–3,000 ft·lb
Max pressure62,405 psi60,000 psi
Recoil14–18 ft·lb18–25 ft·lb
Eff. range800 yd1000 yd
ToolOverlay .30-06 Ackley Improved and .30-06 Springfield trajectories in Ballistic Compare↗

FAQs

Is .30-06 Ackley Improved faster than .30-06 Springfield?
.30-06 Ackley Improved is faster — up to 3,050 fps versus 2,910 fps.
Does .30-06 Ackley Improved hit harder than .30-06 Springfield?
.30-06 Ackley Improved carries more muzzle energy (3,300 vs 3,000 ft·lb).