IOF 30-06 vs .315 rifle

[msandhu]

Hi,
I am in the market for a rifle for a close relative. No dealer in Amritsar has 3006 at this time and they say that they all say that its not worth the extra cost as compared to .315.
I would like to know the view from the members with experience with both guns. If we compare both the guns , what are pros and cons ( other than the cost difference) between the two guns and which one will you recommend.
Regards
MSandhu

[Timnorris]

If you want to take part in a rifle competetion or if you want long rannge accuracy then you can go for 30-06 ....for general use 315 will do the job.....

[brijendra]

3006 is for long range whereas 315 has for lesser range more power(little)

[jonahpach]

3006 is for long range whereas 315 has for lesser range more power(little)

WOW! I really dont know what this means..

Jonah

[nagarifle]

Hi,
I am in the market for a rifle for a close relative. No dealer in Amritsar has 3006 at this time and they say that they all say that its not worth the extra cost as compared to .315.
I would like to know the view from the members with experience with both guns. If we compare both the guns , what are pros and cons ( other than the cost difference) between the two guns and which one will you recommend.
Regards
MSandhu

it all depends on the reason your friend wants to do. if to enter comps then 3006 would make a good rifle. or just to have a rifle then go for 315 as may be a little cheaper.

as for the pros and cons, check out the iof 3006 and 315 threads plenty of info there.

[goodboy_mentor]

It is a common practice of most of the sellers to praise the product they have in hand(or the one that has less chances to be sold) and criticize the product that they do not have. .30-06 is far better and versatile round as compared with .315. Unless I want to save a few thousand bucks, I would go for .30-06. If dealers in Amritsar do not have .30-06 that should not become a reason for not buying .30-06. For the IOF .30-06, can try Bobby Siddhu of Peerless Firearms in Patiala : Ph. 09417008529, 09878608529 Ref: http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php ... &start=263

[nagarifle]

It is a common practice of most of the sellers to praise the product they have in hand(or the one that has less chances to be sold) and criticize the product that they do not have. .30-06 is far better and versatile round as compared with .315. Unless I want to save a few thousand bucks, I would go for .30-06. If dealers in Amritsar do not have .30-06 that should not become a reason for not buying .30-06. For the IOF .30-06, can try Bobby Siddhu of Peerless Firearms in Patiala : Ph. 09417008529, 09878608529 Ref: http://indiansforguns.com/viewtopic.php ... &start=263

[Olly]

There is a wide wide variety of Imported ammo, freely available, for the .30-06 while only desi Indian ammo for the .315.

I am not saying that the desi .315 ammo does not do the 'Job' though...

[nagarifle]

like i said what is the reason for having the rifle? that would make a lot of difference to the selection.

[Amit357]

Hi Msandhu,ordi is planning to stop making 315s,they had a meeting on the 5th of march regarding this,i am yet to what came out,they will be producing 30-06 enmasse very shortly.Tell you relitives not to buy either of them right now.The new 30-06 is already in production and will be in the market by April mid,its a 5 Shot,with a Winchester 3 lug Bolt and Walnut stock.Dealers are trying to flog of their old stock before the new model arrives so DONT BUY ANY ORDI RIFLE EIther the 06 or 315 right now.Will let you knows when the new model is here.

[msandhu]

The primary reason for buying this gun is Defense or occasional shooting. I don't think my relatives have any inclinations towards competitive sports.
Regards
MSandhu

[nagarifle]

well if for self defence then its better with a hand gun, then a rifle.

[msandhu]

Hi Amit357,
It is a news to me and many of us that production of .315 is stopping.. As far as i know they IOF started a new factory in Tricnhanpalli for .315 while other factories have started production of .30-06..

Hi Naga,
They already have a handgun and DBBL shotgun but they want to keep a rifle also in the farmhouse which is little outside the main village also.

Regards
MSandhu

[nagarifle]

rifle as you know are not so handy for self defence, they should go for a hand gun. or another shotgun.
what it seems to me is that they want one of each. thats fine, ask them to have a rethink.

[winnie_the_pooh]

its a 5 Shot,with a Winchester 3 lug Bolt and Walnut stock.

Are they moving from a Sauer clone to a Winchester clone?