The chart below is computed using the Long Range Science ballistic calculator for some common 30-06 Springfield factory loads. These are for comparison with preset environmental data. Select a load to see its drop and wind table.

30-06 Springfield Drop Chart

Drop and wind are come-up corrections (dial/hold up). Wind is a 10 mph full-value crosswind via lag-time approximation. Values assume a 100 yd zero and standard atmosphere.

These numbers are a factory-load reference, not verified DOPE. Differences in your actual muzzle velocity, barrel length, and local air density shift the solution. Confirm your true velocity with a chronograph and validate on target before trusting any chart downrange.

Key Takeaways

• Supersonic to ~1,242 yards: With the Hornady 178 gr ELD-X, it enters the transonic zone there in standard atmosphere; cold or high-altitude air pushes it farther.
• Holds 1,000+ ft·lb to ~812 yards: With the Hornady 178 gr ELD-X, a common energy threshold for larger game.
• ~2.9 MIL / 10.0 MOA at 500 yards, ~9.2 MIL / 31.7 MOA at 1,000.
• ~2.2 MIL of wind at 1,000 yards in a 10 mph full-value crosswind. Wind is your dominant error source at distance.
• The 178 gr ELD-X shoots flattest of these loads: About 9.2 MIL of drop and 2.2 MIL of wind at 1,000 yards, versus 9.9 and 2.5 for the 168 gr ELD Match.
• The 150 gr SST starts fastest at 2,910 fps but retains 1,217 fps at 1,000 yards, versus 1,367 fps for the 178 gr ELD-X.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 30-06 Springfield drop at 1,000 yards?

With the Hornady 178 gr ELD-X at 2,750 fps and a 100-yard zero, roughly 9.2 MIL (31.7 MOA), about 332 inches, under standard conditions. Your exact drop depends on your true muzzle velocity and air density, so true your data before relying on it at distance.

Is the 30-06 Springfield supersonic at 1,000 yards?

With the Hornady 178 gr ELD-X at 2,750 fps it retains about 1367 fps at 1,000 yards and stays supersonic to roughly 1,242 yards. Colder, higher-altitude air extends that range further; hot low-elevation air shortens it.

Which 30-06 Springfield factory load shoots flattest?

For long range, the 178 gr ELD-X has the lowest drop and wind at 1,000 yards of the loads here (9.2 MIL drop, 2.2 MIL wind). The 150 gr SST is flatter at 300 yards (1.06 vs 1.17 MIL) because of its higher muzzle velocity, but gives that up at distance.

Should I use G1 or G7 BC for the 30-06 Springfield?

Use G7 for modern boat-tail bullets like these when the manufacturer publishes it. The G7 standard projectile matches their shape, so the drag curve tracks reality better across the trajectory.

What zero does this 30-06 Springfield chart assume?

A 100-yard zero with 1.8 inches of sight height. A different zero shifts the whole table. Enter your own zero in the Ballistics Calculator to regenerate it for your setup.

You Might Also Need

• Ballistics Calculator: run any load with your own velocity, zero, and conditions.
• Bullet Stability Calculator: confirm your 1:10 twist stabilizes these bullets in your air.
• MOA ↔ MIL Converter: switch any correction above between units.
• Ranging Calculator: range your target before you dial.