What rifle to recommend depends on what you want to use it for. Anyway, just to be a little different, and lacking any criteria from the OP, I recommend a Winchester Model 1895 in .30-06. They are usually pretty accurate, and really stand out at the range! Locating one (even one of the Browning/Japanese replicas made a few years ago) could be difficult, and a bit pricey, but you would never be short of bragging rights!
Im looking to buy a 30-06
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Sebago Son
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Winchester 1895....
True that!
My oldest son, DJ fields his '95 in '06.
Oddly enough these newer guns seem to favor 150 grain bullets where as my '95s from the last century like 180's and 200's.
True that!
My oldest son, DJ fields his '95 in '06.
Oddly enough these newer guns seem to favor 150 grain bullets where as my '95s from the last century like 180's and 200's.
My LGS is advertising an M-14 if you want to get serous. And at $18,975 you better be really serious!
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sw44spl
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I just picked up a nice 30-06.I have several.I got a near new 1975 remington 760 pump BDL it came with a bushnell 3x9x50 scope.all for $425.I hunt with a 1964 remington 700ADL factory carbine 30-06.I toped it with a 60s weaver K-4 scope. it loves 180gr rds.I have a 1970s new looking winchester model 70 XTR. and a 1954 M-1 Garand. Im always on the look out for a 30-06. like was said they are many out there to chose from old and new.
I just purchased a Tikka T3 laminated stock, SS barrel 30-06, put a Swarvoski 2-10 scope on it. It likes Hornady 165 gr SST bullets, less than 1" groups @ 100 yards. Taking it on a SD Mule Deer hunt in November.
feralmerril
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I inherited dads remington pump 760 in 30-06. Has a lyman peep. I had just put it in the far corner of the safe a few years and benched it last year. I got a pleasant surprise. Its accurate, light and fast handeling. The clip makes it fast to get in action or unload. Also am showing my 1st year BAR 30-06. It was a uncles that passed. The 95 is in 30-40.
Give us a little more info on "what it is for". If it is a hunting rifle, my favorite bolt rifle is the Blaser R 93.
Others to look at are SAKO, Heym Mod 21 or Mod 30, pre 64 Mod 70's, and older Remington 700's, Interarms, and the old S&W rifles made by "Husky".
Others to look at are SAKO, Heym Mod 21 or Mod 30, pre 64 Mod 70's, and older Remington 700's, Interarms, and the old S&W rifles made by "Husky".
LVSteve
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In modern bolt guns the Savage and the Howa get my vote. I find the Remington 700 a bit over priced and the Winchester 70 a lot over priced. The 1895 is a lovely gun but pricey.
If you want a milsurp then the 03A3 is a good bet. The Model 1917 is at least as good a shooter but is huge and heavy by comparison.
For modern semis then I guess the Remington 7600 is the best value. IIRC, the 7400 could be a jam-o-matic.
You could buy a Garand, but good ones attract serious money and they do not play nice with commercial ammo unless you fir an adjustable gas valve.
If you want a milsurp then the 03A3 is a good bet. The Model 1917 is at least as good a shooter but is huge and heavy by comparison.
For modern semis then I guess the Remington 7600 is the best value. IIRC, the 7400 could be a jam-o-matic.
You could buy a Garand, but good ones attract serious money and they do not play nice with commercial ammo unless you fir an adjustable gas valve.
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Sebago Son
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My .405 is a Solid Frame. My Take-Down is a .35WCF. I've also got an Octagon in .38-72. I've been collecting '95's longer than S&W...
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Remington 760 carbine. A buddy of mine has had a 760 since he got out of the Marines in the late 1960's and he has killed a big whitetail every year. He added a peep sight to that gun and it is a sweetheart. If I ever get a .30-06 a 760 carbine is right at the top of the list.
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Price range: $400- Savage. Got the Axis for my son...... it turns in 1" MOA with the simple 3x9 scope it comes with and 165gr ammo.
$500- Howa 1500.
$600-700 Remington Model 700, or Winchester model 70.
For a hunting rifle, I am not throwing more than $700 when the $400 Savage outshoots almost everything under the sun for 1/5 of the price.
My own personal 30-06 is a Model 700. If I did not own this rifle???? I would buy the Savage or the Howa, and never look back. The Rem and Win are both great rifles. But they cost almost twice as much, and believe me, there is no difference in accuracy. It's simply not there. Equal to, but not better.
You mean like this? It dates from 1965 and has two moose and four caribou to its credit from my tour in Alaska. The scope is a Weaver K 2.5, just about right for a timber rifle.
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Edmo
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For a "value priced" rifle, go look at the new Ruger "American". I tried the trigger on one yesterday and was very impressed! Light and you will likely find it for under $400 new.
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LVSteve
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Only trouble with that is a Mosin a a bear to scope properly. Also, if the milsurp collectors catch you sporterising one, get used to the smell of tar and taste of feathers.
If I was going to field it I would get a pre-64 Model 70 FWT with a pad (which will be more practical and cost less.
This went for $881 and it was uncut with a Weaver K4:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=294125877
This went for $881 and it was uncut with a Weaver K4:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=294125877
ErnieDeBord
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I gotta add my 2cents....I have a Remington PSS......Have a Leuie 6.5x 20 EFR on Top...........Dropped in a Jewel trigger.....I can hunt, punchpaper and amire the thing! BUT its A 308.......which means it has a short action and a heck of a lot less recoil than the .06 Its the "Small Block Chevy" of rifles....there is every known part made for the 700 Remmy. The 308 is one of the easyist there is to handload for
bluegrassarms
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Glad to see some love for the Remington 760/7600 pumps. The BDLs are gorgeous, shoot great, great balance IMO. I prefer the pump but that's a totally personal thing.
