which 06 to get

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I "need" a 30-06. Funds are short, so I"m thinking Savage/stevens/Marlin xl7 or my favourite so far, Weatherby Vanguard.
Anyone got an XL7? Would you turn your nose up at a stevens? I have a win model 70 and a cz 550, but I don"t want to drop a lot of cash on an 06 for this season, and I want a half decent scope on it(plus dies and a whole lot of shooting this summer)
opinions(sensible ones) please.
 
I'd go for the XL7 on your list, however you can find used Win 70 XTR for a good price, in the EE and elsewhere...
 
I bought a Stevens and it shoots the lights out. You can still find 'em under $400 and in my mind they're the best rifle for the money on the markey today. Nto the prettiest, but mine shoots sub 1/2 MOA with 180 NPTs and IMR 4350. HAad to argue with performance like that.
 
The Vangaurd is a great value. I like how easy it is to strip the bolt in a couple of seconds with no tools. I also like the feel of the stock, though it is a bit ugly. The rifle is solid and has no gimiky trigger. They use the same 'old fashioned' trigger that's worked for centuries. The floorplate is a nice feature and the rifle has good weight behind it. :)
 
BigUglyMan said:
I bought a Stevens and it shoots the lights out. You can still find 'em under $400 and in my mind they're the best rifle for the money on the markey today. Nto the prettiest, but mine shoots sub 1/2 MOA with 180 NPTs and IMR 4350. HAad to argue with performance like that.
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X2 For Sure!!!!:agree:
 
I would either buy a nice Husqvarna M98 Mauser in '06 from Tradex or save your pennies and get a nice used Winchester CRF Classic or similar. Though if not stuck on a repeater, look at a Ruger No.1
 
Our local sporting goodsstore has a used Parker Hale, 30-06. I was handling it today, Mauser action with the thumb cut in the rail, and the two position safety installed. An older one, no rust, good bluing, good barrel, scope rings and very minor marks in the stock.
It is priced at $295.
 
H4831 said:
Our local sporting goodsstore has a used Parker Hale, 30-06. I was handling it today, Mauser action with the thumb cut in the rail, and the two position safety installed. An older one, no rust, good bluing, good barrel, scope rings and very minor marks in the stock.
It is priced at $295.
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good servicable hunting rifle right there, just don't demand sub moa. Minute of deer is all that is needed anyways
 
I was not looking at the rifle for myself, I already have three 30-06 rifles. I was just looking over their used rack and spotted this one.
This was a whale of a good buy for someone wanting a good hunting rifle. I consider it a better rifle than the new, low end of the line, Savage, or whatever.
Regarding its accuracy, some of those old Parker Hale rifles were tack drivers. This one, with its genuine 98 action and well contoured barrel from Birmingham, England, looked to me like it had the qualifications to be great shooter.
 
The PH rifles i have dealt with have all been quality. Shooting them for groups, they weren't right up there with some of the newer rifles, but definetly held there own for 30-40 year old $250-$350 rifles. I haven't shot one yet that was wearing good glass, so that may have sullied my experience.
 
The Savage-Stevens rifles are gaining quite a reputaion for out of the box accuracy, but a good hunting rifle needs to be more than just accurate. The rifle/scope combination deals should be avoided. The best advise is to check out Tradex or the EE and select a good quality used rifle rather than spending an equal amount of money for less rifle, simply because no one has had the opportunity to fire it before you.
 
Picked up my 30-06 in 1100 lightweight parker hale,test fired only, very nice gun, love what the Brits did to the commercial action. Got a Ram on the floorplate, and a light barrel with polished bore. Bolt handle is well designed. It was $500 , then I added a home built exhibition grade claro stock, stippled the hold points, and made it very streamline and fits the hands nice, backed up by an inch solid soft english pad.
I would go with second owner rifle of quality , at a reduced Gunnut price:D
 
Regarding scopes, I'm in complete agreement with Boomer. Avoid the combos and cruise the EE for a used Leupiold. They've got a lifetime warranty and are always a good idea. As an aside ther can be difficulties in mounting a Leupold on a Savage/Stevens LA. I tried to mount a rifleman in Weaver rings for my buddy only to find that the tube on the scope was too short. I din't have the problem with my Burris Signature 3-9x in Talley LW rings but the Leupolds were shorter. The problem is easily solved with extension rings, but it should be pointed out.
 
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