What 30-6 rifle is the best for hunting

[Travis_m]

It depends how much you want to spend. I like the suggestion of synthetic/stainless for a hunting rifle. If I were looking for a mid level rifle I would probably look at a Tikka or a Browning x bolt.

 

[SuperCub]

I am having alot of trouble finding a 30-6 rifle please help.

Where have you looked? It's about THE most common rifle out there. Comes in bolt actions, single shots, pumps (the best choice), semi auto and lever actions.

My target animal is elk.

Your next question should be .... "What ammo/bullet should I choose for elk?".

 

[Hitzy]

I like the way you think. Thats what id do too if i was looking for a 30-06

I've actually picked up all 3 in 30'06 from Tradex lol.
The PH is a nice traditional 98 with a decent adjustable trigger. BSA isn't too far off SAKO quality of the same period, also a decent trigger. And the HVA is the next evolution of the 98 design with a sleek action and vault like lock up...just wish the triggers were better or there was an easy drop in aftermarket.

Steel trigger guard I picked up

 

[Hitzy]

Double tap

 

[Ltbull01]

Depending on budget, your choices are many! But a Tikka T3x is superb for the money and out of the box quality/accuracy. If you’re budget minded, have a look at the Rem 783 or Win XPR packages. They are both better than you’d think and reviews are favourable.

 

[chuck nelson]

A Kimber 84L or Barret Fieldcraft would be nice.

 

[Ardent]

Winchester Model 70, Kimber 84L, Ruger No.1 or 77 are my top picks for affordable hunting rifles.

 

[Potashminer]

I am having alot of trouble finding a 30-6 rifle please help. My target animal is elk.

Really - Joined in Oct 2018. First post. Any gun store, e.g. Cabela's will have 30-06 rifles - not certain how you can be having "trouble finding" one. And you are going elk hunting. Tell us more.

 

[FLHTCUI]

Search “30-06” in the buy & sell. There’s tons for sale.
If I had to pick one it would be a Winchester Featherweight or Kimber Classic 84L

But, I doubt the op knows what either of those two are.
Best 30:06 is the one that fits .
Tight Groups, and good luck with post number two op.
Rob

 

[Weatherby Fan]

I would look at an all stainless rifle as they are very practical, Win 70 Extreme Weather, Kimber Montana 84L or even a Tikka T3x lite stainless will fit the bill for your needs.

 

[Bronco5001]

I prefer 30-06, great round. Cheap to shoot also

 

[remington jim]

I would look at an all stainless rifle as they are very practical, Win 70 Extreme Weather, Kimber Montana 84L or even a Tikka T3x lite stainless will fit the bill for your needs.

Or a Remington M700 Stainless Steel Syn ! RJ

 

[Weatherby Fan]

Or a Remington M700 Stainless Steel Syn ! RJ

Yes sir if you can find an older model Rem 700 they are as good as it gets !

 

[horseman2]

My Model 700 BDL SS in 280 Remington is my go to rifle.
Manufactured in 1994 and every time a 270 Winchester or .30-06 comes up on the EE I am tempted.
Also have a 243 and 25-06 in the Stainless SPS versions and the same rifle in .30-06 would get my approval.

 

[gks]

Savage Weather Warrior works for me with Bushnel 3200 3X9X50 DOA

 

[Hitzy]

Nice 670 at Tradex
https://www.tradeexcanada.com/content/winchester-model-670a-bolt-action-30-06

 

[International Harvester]

Used Browning BAR Mark II Safari.

 

[apu]

Lots of great suggestions. If I may contribute my current favorite 30/06 is a Sauer 101, deadnuts accurate with just about any off the shelf ammo, great trigger and light. It has shot quite a bit of game and paper The bullet has always found the target with exceptional precision, very happy with this gun.

 

[Nbhunt3r]

I found a Stevens 200 on EE a few years ago, got in under $300 great gun. Must better quality then the axis made today.

 

[dilly]

The OP abandoned this post FYI. Seems he got a Mossberg on another thread.