'Need' a classy 30/06

[Potashminer]

View attachment 575415I don’t have one but the weatherby V deluxe sure looks classy to me. A thing of beauty,right

I think the OP's criteria of Controlled Round Feed, iron sights and 20" to 22" barrel pretty much eliminate the Weatherby Mark V on all three counts - even though it sure is a "looker".

 

[Falconflyer]

Model 70 Featherweight all the way!

 

[rombat]

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A Husqvarna 1600 would be my suggestion. Purchased my 30-06 from Tradex. I shortened the barrel to 22", added a Limsaver pad, bedded the action, and refinished the stock. Shoots 1" MOA if I do my part and has that classic look and feel.

 

[freddyfour]

A lot of beauty rifles here! I know a lot of guys love the Win M70 and I do too, but I already shoot a M70.

Looch, this example is just about perfect for what I'm looking for. Thank you for sharing.

Husqvarna 640 with a Gentry 3 position safety and Richard's Microfit...

 

[chasseur]

My miroku Winchester 95 carbine in 30/06

 

[Hitzy]

A lot of beauty rifles here! I know a lot of guys love the Win M70 and I do too, but I already shoot a M70.

Looks, this example is just about perfect for what I'm looking for. Thank you for sharing.

You can make one the same, the HVA 98's are still around for $300-$400.
Gentry safety is around $400.
Decent walnut stock around $400.
Couple hundred bucks Smith work and you have your rifle.

 

[chuck nelson]

The 30/06 IS classy.

 

[freddyfour]

You can make one the same, the HVA 98's are still around for $300-$400.
Gentry safety is around $400.
Decent walnut stock around $400.
Couple hundred bucks Smith work and you have your rifle.

Yes sir, the thought has crossed my mind to just put the rifle I want together.

 

[billbmcleod]

Husqvarna 640 with a Gentry 3 position safety and Richard's Microfit...

Your sandbags look just like mine. A great use for old jeans that you just can't patch the knees any more or left overs from cut-offs.

 

[looch]

Your sandbags look just like mine. A great use for old jeans that you just can't patch the knees any more or left overs from cut-offs.

I use them on the bench for minor work, too.

 

[Buckmastr]

The Husqvarna 1600.
Great guns except the trigger.

 

[DGY]

The wood sure looks fantastic on that lady!!

 

[freddyfour]

That is one of the nicest stocks I've seen on a 1600. Was it refinished or aftermarket?

 

[Buckmastr]

It’s original made in 1964. The model is actually a 7000, Imperial Monte Carlo Lightweight.

 

[sharp shooter]

I've been casually search for an /06 for a while now that just screams classic. What I know I want is CRF action, iron sights great walnut stock, 20"-22" barrel.

What I am considering is:
Brno ZKK 600
Brno ZG47
Husky 1600
Parker & Hale
Ruger RS

Wondering if you gentlemen you care to add your opinions and suggestions on what I have listed and if I have missed any great options.

Pics of your rifles wouldn't hurt either!

Browning Safari Grades aren't on your list. You can usually get a 30-06 for around $800-$1150 depending on condition. Some nut job on another site has one for up for sale for $2000 with a refinished stock, I wouldn't go near that one. That rifle would be one to add to your list of good rifles to look for.

 

[doctor_meltdown]

The cz550 FS is nice but the newer ones (2007+?) Have a really chunky stock you may not like. Not sure if the other sub-models (Lux, american) have that issue as well.

 

[ronecol]

I sometimes pine over rifles I've acquired and later sold for a "profit". One such being a pre-64 Model 70 in 30.06 in close to pristine, all original, unmolested condition. I did make a very reasonable profit on its sale but given today's circumstances I sure wish I'd have kept it. Hindsight.

 

[OntJim]

I'm another one to suggest looking at a M70 Winchester Super Grade. I have one in 300 WSM (just because I got it for the right price). Great shooter, great looks (to me at least). No iron sights if that is a deal breaker.

Jim

 

[Doc Rainbow]

CZ 550 FS ( full stock) . Very classy, well made and accurate.

 

[DGY]

CZ 550 FS ( full stock) . Very classy, well made and accurate.

Agree, but really hard to find !