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In the past I've owned the tang safety Ruger 77, they are nice rifles. Husqvarna makes nice rifles too.

Out of the 3 I would pick the Husqvarna simply because I like the styling.
 
Husky gets my vote, nice rifles, good value.

Not a fan of the A-bolt (doesn't fit me), but they are typically accurate.
Never handled a Tang saftey Ruger.
 
I Shoot sub moa with my Husqvarna 1640 in .30-06. Built in 1961. with sorted factory soft point 150 gr and 180 gr.
To Me it's a classic.
Good Luck!
 
Never handled a Ruger tang safety, but I do like both The Husqvarna and the A bolt, looks like a tough choice with the end result being a quality rifle, personally I like stocks with higher combs so I would be changing the stock but fit is very personal. The A bolt I owned in 300wm was the most accurate hunting rifle I ever owned and if I didn't have a weakness for Winchester model 70s I would still own it.
 
Hard to argue open sights if that is a must.
Number three I think would be the pick if I was after a 30-06.
The middle one would be next, but I'd wait for a better deal.
 
I don't like the styling of the Ruger or the Husky. I own an A-Bolt II and I love absolutely everything about it except for the styling of the bolt, bolt handle and bolt shroud. Mine has the Dura touch stock which my Maxus shotgun also sports and I like it a lot. As much as I don't like the look of the bolt shroud, the damn rifle fits me like a glove and is very accurate. I can't bring myself to get rid of it even though I have build a custom since buying it! My vote is for the A-Bolt, but if you are interested in a good hunter, I have a Rem 760 for sale in .30-06!
 
Good choices. the leupold is a good pick as well.
The browning has a detachable magazine that's kind of funky and takes a little getting used too, however they're reliable and it is a decent option if you need to unload and reload frequently. I've never owned an abolt myself but I have shot them and I do like them.

These other two the ruger and husqvarna are controlled round feed actions, they are designed to feed from the magazine.

The stock on the husqvarna will be low and set for iron sights and you are mounting a scope.

I like the tang safety on the older rugers there quick and they feel good. the stock on the 77 is set up for mounting a scope also the rings are included. The barrel is clean this will make for a very nice set up with the leupold.

My 2 cents for what your doing. Take the ruger and don't look back.

Good luck eh!
 
I have had and hunted with all three, still have a beautiful tang safety Ruger in 257 R and a very nice Husky.
But, in the final analysis I would go with the Ruger as its a good price for a dependable rifle.
Also, I find the Ruger stock very comfortable to use with a scope....... just my thoughts.
 
gusamoto said:
Thank you for your reply. No I have not, and yes from what Iv'e read they do kick like a mule. Your opinion on the others? Have you handled them?
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The A-Bolts are usually quite accurate but the stocks are very small and recoil can be an issue in magnums larger than 7mmMag.
 
Husky would be my choice as well. Rugers are not know for one inch groups, based on my experience but they will shoot 1 1/2" groups all day long and that is good enough for big game hunting.
 
Get the A-bolt.
The one you linked to is a pretty rifle, the fit and finish( when new) are very nice for a mass produced manufactured gun.
The A-bolt has a 59 degree bolt lift ..makes for nice ergonomics and fits my hand pretty well.
Yes the larger calibers do kick hard and the hockey puck for a recoil pad sucks, but they make this thing called a kick-eeze ...it will tame said recoil.
I cut down the stock on my .300 Winmag (3/8 of an inch) no reason for you to follow that lead and added the new recoil pad and it was sweet after that.
Mount a Leuoplod 3-9x40mm with low rings and you are good to go.
The magazine is mounted to the hinge plate and is simple to install and remove in all but the coldest of conditions.
Everything else would be Husky or Ruger and I have no experience with either of those two.
Ahh yes, try some Remington 165 Cor Lockts (spelling ?) and you are set for Island deer to Yukon Moose.
Tight Groups,
Rob
 
I've owned multiples of all these rifles over the years.
1) A-Bolt . WELL MADE rifles. I found all I've owned had smooth bolts. They all had their recoil pads changed immediately. Wasn't a fan of the hinged , detachable magazine. I like a drop plate magazine well. Every one was a shooter. One had a boss system which was a pain in the ar se. Still they are always a strong 8.5/10 gun. Every time.
2) Ruger 77 tang-safety. These can be "hit-or-miss" as a lot of them were made with "outsourced" barrels. Some shot VERY WELL, while others were just so-so. Not that "so-so" is really bad in a hunting rifle, as that is more than enough- (1.5-2.0 MOA), and at 300 or less yards, which is the maximum MOST people shoot at, these guns, even the donkeys, are solid guns. Add to the fact that its $100 cheaper than the browning and includes rings, that is a plus. These are also not true "controlled round feed" like the Mark 11 and Hawkeyes. But they are controlled extraction with a big-ass extractor that is reliable. The triggers are usually a bit heavy , 4-6 pounds (ish) but there are aftermarket ones available that make it shoot twice as good. I personally love the tang safety as its quick, easy to reach for left or right handers, and is QUIET. Plus I love being able to dump the cartridges in my hand and top up as needed with the magazine setup. Everyone's mileage will differ on what they like.
3) Husky's are always solid guns. I've shot a lot of moose with several, and have 2 other friends that swear by them. They are true controlled round feed and are usually good 1-2" shooters. Quick to shoulder and reliable. As long as you work them like a man, they will work like a beast for you. You have to find bases, rings for the gun, but its again $80-100 cheaper. Keep in mind that it may have significant more mileage than either of the first two. The browning may also be a bit heavier than either of the last two. Triggers are usually ok at best. Mauser triggers can be long and mushy, but each one is different. That's one of the reasons I have bought and traded about 450 guns over the last 10 years. I can't try any of this stuff online. I have to buy it, ship it to me, then I get to see if the gun fits me, has a good/bad trigger, can shoot, etc. One of the drags about being this far north. I have to buy EVERYTHING before I can try it. At least I help keep the local market in supply with hard to get guns.!!!!!!!!
 
There are no dogs here. if possible go to a local gun store and handle similar guns, pick the gun you like the best. It will be hard to find a Husky or a M77tang, but you would get the idea of Ruger by handling a MkII or Hawkeye, similarly you will get the idea by handling a X-bolt.

All in 30-06, recoil should not be any different. If that is a concern then factor in about $50 for a Limb saver recoil pad.
 
I like the tang safety ruger and like sgt .rock said they are not controlled round feed but the trigger is by far the best of the 3 and can be easily adjusted . I've had to bed some to get them to shoot and never had a bad barrel personally.
 
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