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Last updated November 11, 2026

.30-06 Springfield hunting ammo prices

Compare soft point and expanding bullet hunting loads across retailers.

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Observed 30-day price distribution

IronScout provides observed price and availability data for .30-06 Springfield ammunition across tracked online retailers. Data reflects historical price observations and does not include purchase recommendations.

These figures cover all tracked .30-06 Springfield listings, not only .30-06 Springfield hunting loads.

Observed 30-Day Price Range (Per Round): median: $1.754, lowest: $0.850, 95th-percentile high: $3.059, sample size: 7693.

Lowest observed price in the trailing 7-day window: $1.029.

Prices last updated November 11, 2026 · 361 listings tracked across 25 retailers · 31 days with data in the 30-day window

How we calculate this

SQL PERCENTILE_CONT over daily-best per-product-per-day observed in-stock prices

  • Daily-best is MIN(price_per_round) per (caliber, product, UTC day).
  • Only in-stock observations included.
  • Coverage varies by retailer and source.
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.30-06 hunting options

Product LineGrainBulletCount
Federal Power-Shok .30-06150grSP20
Remington Core-Lokt .30-06150grPSP20
Hornady American Whitetail .30-06150grInterLock20
Hornady Precision Hunter .30-06178grELD-X20

What to know

The .30-06 is the classic American deer cartridge with over a century of hunting heritage. The 150gr soft point (Power-Shok, Core-Lokt) is the traditional deer load — affordable and effective inside 300 yards. For longer range or tougher game, premium bullets like the ELD-X provide better retained weight and controlled expansion. The .30-06 handles bullet weights from 125gr to 220gr, making it one of the most versatile hunting cartridges.

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Frequently asked questions

How do budget and premium .30-06 hunting loads compare?
Federal Power-Shok 150gr SP and Remington Core-Lokt 150gr are the budget tier. Hornady Precision Hunter 178gr ELD-X and Federal Terminal Ascent cost more per round and use bullets designed for higher ballistic coefficients and controlled expansion.
How do .30-06 hunting bullet weights differ?
A 150gr soft point has the flattest trajectory and lowest cost of these common weights. A 165gr bullet retains more energy, while 180gr bullets are designed for deeper penetration on elk-, moose-, and larger-sized game.
What hunting bullet weights are available for .30-06?
.30-06 hunting loads span approximately 125gr varmint bullets through 200gr-and-heavier bullets intended for large game. Major manufacturers continue to produce .30-06 ammunition.