30 06 bolt action - inexpensive out of the box accuracy
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I have a browning a-bolt in 30-06 and there is allot of room left in the mag after seating my 165sst bullets to 0.010 thou off. I would say my browing gives sub-moa performance, however I did change out the recoil pad as browing abolts come with hockey pucks, also did the lighter trigger fix to make it about 2lbs.
Of your other options listed, I would probably try the t3 as they are really smooth, and if you are ever unloading/reloading your gun, a mag system like the t3 or browning is really nice compared to a BDL/CDL style hinged floorplate design.
Merry Christmas!
Evan
Of your other options listed, I would probably try the t3 as they are really smooth, and if you are ever unloading/reloading your gun, a mag system like the t3 or browning is really nice compared to a BDL/CDL style hinged floorplate design.
Merry Christmas!
Evan
Thanks for all the input
I suspect I will end up with the Vanguard II with synthetic stock because of their accuracy and I dont mind the extra weight for reducing recoil when you are doing a lot of shooting at the range. I saw the Tikka T3 on EE and was tempted but I decided I wanted something a bit heavier. I also have taken a look at a Remington 700 XCR & SPS and a Savage 116 FHS which are all in the price range just to cause myself some extra confusion of the endless possibilities
I suspect I will end up with the Vanguard II with synthetic stock because of their accuracy and I dont mind the extra weight for reducing recoil when you are doing a lot of shooting at the range. I saw the Tikka T3 on EE and was tempted but I decided I wanted something a bit heavier. I also have taken a look at a Remington 700 XCR & SPS and a Savage 116 FHS which are all in the price range just to cause myself some extra confusion of the endless possibilities
Well the Sako A7 3006 arrived today and I was pleasantly surprised. I did like the fact that it comers with weaver bases which provides me with more options for rings .. And at lower prices! Action is very smooth and stock feels quite still. Feels a bit lighter then my Sako 85 and the shoulder pad Is stiffer.ill take it to the range next week and give it a spin
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Like Lindy says, there aren't many problems you can't fix with $700 and a .30/06 (the $700 should cover glass and mounts). From your list I'd be inclined to choose a M-70 or a CZ 550, but if price were an overwhelming consideration, the Vanguard would get the nod. If you have an interest in shooting with irons, NECG's excellent CZ peep sight with the ghost ring aperture, or the target aperture drilled out, combined with the brass faced patridge front sight is tough to beat, making the CZ rifle a bit more desirable than the others. The front sight hood of the CZ is open to allow light in, while still providing protection to the sight, but mine seems to put a distracting shadow across the sight, so I remove it when shooting with irons, and replace it when the scope is mounted. If the rifle will be a scope only proposition, the M-70 would be my preference if only because the CZ ring mounts are a bit limiting for locating the scope, particularly one with a long ocular, where a M-70 with a Pic rail has has all sorts of latitude.
To my way of thinking, a hinged floorplate is the single best magazine system for a hunting rifle. Blind magazine are difficult to clear should you experience a jam, while detachable box magazines can be lost, and military floorplates tend to be difficult to open and less pleasing to the eye. The complaint of floorplates opening under recoil, and dumping their contents in the dust just as the buffalo, bear, or elephant, etc charges from 30', are heard about far more than experienced. As with any problem which arises with a rifle, should a worn component fail, it only requires fixing or replacing to make serviceable. Should it actually occur in the aforementioned scenario, well, you're paying for the thrills, suck it up.
To my way of thinking, a hinged floorplate is the single best magazine system for a hunting rifle. Blind magazine are difficult to clear should you experience a jam, while detachable box magazines can be lost, and military floorplates tend to be difficult to open and less pleasing to the eye. The complaint of floorplates opening under recoil, and dumping their contents in the dust just as the buffalo, bear, or elephant, etc charges from 30', are heard about far more than experienced. As with any problem which arises with a rifle, should a worn component fail, it only requires fixing or replacing to make serviceable. Should it actually occur in the aforementioned scenario, well, you're paying for the thrills, suck it up.
