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The Muzzle Velocity of a .30-06 Springfield is between 2,700 to 2,900 feet per second.

.30-06 Springfield

The .30-06 Springfield (pronounced "thirty-aught-six") is a centerfire rifle cartridge that was developed for the U.S. military in 1906. It's one of the most iconic and long-standing cartridges in American shooting history.

Overview:

• Name meaning:
  • ".30" refers to the caliber (.30 inches bullet diameter)
  • "06" refers to the year of adoption (1906)
• Also called: .30-06 Govt or 7.62×63mm
• Parent case: .30-03 Springfield
• Military service: Primary U.S. military round from 1906 to the 1950s (replaced by 7.62×51mm NATO)

Ballistics (Typical):

• Bullet diameter: .308 inches (same as .308 Win)
• Typical bullet weights: 150–220 grains
• Muzzle velocity: ~2,700–2,900 ft/s (depending on load)
• Muzzle energy: ~2,700–3,000 ft·lbf
• The .30-06 is generally more powerful than the .308 Winchester, especially with heavier bullets.

Common Uses:

• Hunting: Excellent for large game like deer, elk, moose, and even bear
• Target shooting: Still used in vintage rifle competitions
• Military surplus: Ammunition and rifles (like the M1 Garand) are widely collected

Pros:

• Powerful and versatile
• Available in a wide range of bullet weights
• Proven performance for over a century

Popular Rifles Chambered in .30-06:

• M1 Garand (WWII-era semi-auto rifle)
• Springfield M1903 (bolt-action military rifle)
• Remington 700
• Winchester Model 70
• Browning X-Bolt

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Firearm Calculators

• Sectional Density: Computes the factor used in the computation of the ballistic coefficient called sectional density.
• Bullet Ballistic Coefficient: Computes factor that represents a bullet's ability to overcome air resistance in flight.
• Ballistic Coefficient from Bullet's Mass, Diameter and Form Factor: Estimates the ballistic coefficient from the mass, diameter and form factor
• Miller Twist Rule: Computes the optimal barrel twist rate for stabilizing a bullet's flight given the bullet's diameter, length and mass.
• Taylor Knock-out Factor: Calculates a factor indicating the power of a round,.
• Greenhill Formula for Optimal Rifling Twist Rate: calculate the optimal barrel twist rate for stabilizing a bullet's flight given the bullet's diameter, length, specific gravity and velocity. 
• Bullet Flight Range: Computes the maximum range (horizontal distance) traveled by a bullet based on the muzzle velocity, elevation angle and shooter height.
• Muzzle Energy of a Projectile: Calculates the kinetic energy in a bullet immediately after leaving the barrel given the bullet's mass and velocity.
• Recoil Velocity of a Gun: Computes the velocity at which a gun will move in the opposite direction in relation to the projectile that it fired.
• Cost per Round: Computes cost per round of ammunition based on the cost of a container of cartridges and the number of rounds in the container.
• Rifle Sight Correction Angles: Computes the Minutes of Angle corrections for rifle sights.
• Shotgun Shell Reloading Cost: Computes the cost to reload used shotgun shells (hulls) with powder, shot, wads and primers.
• Shotgun Shell Loading Cost: Computes the cost to load new pre-primed shells (hulls) with power, shot and wads. 
• Metal Ball Weight: Computes the mass (weight) of a spherical metal (e.g., steel) ball based on the size (diameter).
• Metal Cylinder Weight: Computes the mass (weight) of a metal cylinder based on the size (diameter and length).