What do you guys recommend in a semi 30-06 under 1000 bucks
- Thread starter TheManInBlack
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Unless you absolutely must have a 30-06 I would recommend a Norinco M-14. You could easily buy a new one from Marstar (or a used one on the EE) and scope mount for well under your $1000 limit.
- Location
- The Conservative part of Ontario
I've known, and owned a few jam-o-matic Remingtons. Maybe they've fixed it, but once stung...
If I were looking for a semi, I'd look long and hard at the Browning. Guys at camp that have them have had no issues.
If it must be light, I'd go for the used Winchester 100 in 308.
There was a recall on these a long time ago, and parts can be hard to come by, but they are outstanding rifles.
Just check to see the recall fix has been done.
Where is Bigredd when you need him anyway?
If I were looking for a semi, I'd look long and hard at the Browning. Guys at camp that have them have had no issues.
If it must be light, I'd go for the used Winchester 100 in 308.
There was a recall on these a long time ago, and parts can be hard to come by, but they are outstanding rifles.
Just check to see the recall fix has been done.
Where is Bigredd when you need him anyway?
Wild_Thing
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- In the thick of it!
Have to agree with this comment. The BAR was "upgraded" to save costs and to change the appearance to make them look more modern. Bad move, the older ones that I had the pleasure of using were accurate and reliable, bit heavy(mine was a .338WM
), but it is an auto.
shortaction
CGN Regular
- Location
- Manitoulin Island, Ontario
Have to agree with this comment. The BAR was "upgraded" to save costs and to change the appearance to make them look more modern. Bad move, the older ones that I had the pleasure of using were accurate and reliable, bit heavy(mine was a .338WM
Do you have any facts to support this comment or is it just a personal thing concerning the appearance?
I certainly have had no issues with the 3 Shorttrac's I have had that have moved onto other members of my family and they where all quite accurate. My father has one of the old BAR's in 300 Win Mag and never touches it now that I got him a Shorttrac in 300WSM. We have put well over 100 rounds through it and never had a failure, and the Short Trac weighs substantially less making it a pleasure to carry.
Other than personal taste in appearance I can't see why anyone would chose a old style BAR over the new Short and Long Trac's.
I am pretty sure there will be a new 270 Longtrac in my gun cabinet before hunting season this year!
- Location
- Eastern Edge of the Foothills
Browning BAR for sure. My father has one in 280 and a remington in 270. The browing is way nicer.
Northman999
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Southern Yukon
I've handled the Winchester SXR semi auto just recently and I was really impressed. Very similar to the BAR, but a good $200 cheaper.
The BAR and the Binelli R1 are also basically a sure thing as a good rifle.
Remington semi's are mixed in terms of reliability.
The BAR and the Binelli R1 are also basically a sure thing as a good rifle.
Remington semi's are mixed in terms of reliability.
The Norinco M-14s are great if you like hauling around a 10lb battle rifle that really doesn't work all that well with a scope.
A sporting rifle is a much better choice for the well adjusted hunter/shooter with nothing to prove.
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A sporting rifle is a much better choice for the well adjusted hunter/shooter with nothing to prove.
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- Stuck in the middle with you.
Husqvarna. Nuff said.
northern skies
CGN frequent flyer
So which 30-06 or 308 Husqvarna, semi auto are you talking about?
He's talking about the one where you work the bolt between shots. At least it's so smooth you could almost call it a semi
Great gun.
canadaman30
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Far from the City
I have 2 Remmy 750's in 243 and 308 (wood) and have been great, no problems at all and are very accurate. Can't see paying so much more for a Benneli. They are not a heavy gun by any means.
