What is a good 30-06?

[Nybez]

It's pretty easy to find ammo in 30-06 and it's fairly cheap too.

Cheap to shoot? It's about a buck a shot with low grain cheap crap tire ammo.... Compared to 50 cal it's cheap to shoot. Compared to shotgun, 22 and 7.62 it's expensive.

Then again I'm a cheap b*****d.

 

[jennis]

WSS has 150'180 gr for 15.99 a box, when its in stock

 

[heavyBullet]

If your looking for something that will not break the bank, Prophet River( CGN Dealer) is getting some more Marlin XL7's in 30-06 this coming week. They are inexpensive and have been getting great reviews. Do a search, there are a few threads on them. I ordered one in 30-06 myself.

 

[CO1989]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I am looking to spend in between $600-$1200. For the Ruger I looked and saw there was one called the Sporter and another called Standard, which is the one you would recommend?
And for the M1 Garand, where would I find one of those?

 

[CO1989]

And how much does an M1 Garand generally go for?

 

[Home3]

If your looking for something that will not break the bank, Prophet River( CGN Dealer) is getting some more Marlin XL7's in 30-06 this coming week. They are inexpensive and have been getting great reviews. Do a search, there are a few threads on them. I ordered one in 30-06 myself.

Roger that! I bought one of the first 30-06 XL7 from Profit River (Clay). Have put over 200 rounds of 165 and 180 gr.'s through it and it shoots great. Savage quality and accuracy, for Stevens price. I predict it is a temp. pricing to cut into Savage/Stevens market.

Clay is a great guy to deal with and they now have their own banner on top of this website.

 

[jennis]

I remember when 'lever arms' In Vancouver was selling M1's for 187.00

 

[greywolf]

Hello,
I was wondering what everyone recommends for a good 30-06?

Preferably one that goes BANG , when the trigger is pulled whilst pointing at a deer or like object

 

[CO1989]

Preferably one that goes BANG , when the trigger is pulled whilst pointing at a deer or like object

haha

 

[CO1989]

I remember when 'lever arms' In Vancouver was selling M1's for 187.00

Was that a long time ago? I have heard someone saying that they go for around $1000 now is that true?

 

[CO1989]

WSS has 150'180 gr for 15.99 a box, when its in stock

Probably a newbie question but what's WSS?

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

WSS is wholesale supply. They have a mail order service and I beleive a catalogue. I personally use SIR (Cabela's) better service and usually things are in stock.

I use a Midland Parker Hale 30-06 and recoil is moderate. For less than $600, and the action cannot be beat . Deer, bear or moose...it takes them all.

 

[greywolf]

Seriously though , I just bought a mauser (minus stock) that had 2 custom barrels with it , one was a 8mm/06 and the other 30/06 both barrels fit on k98 actions , so that may be an idea for your 30/06,

 

[Barry F]

Was that a long time ago? I have heard someone saying that they go for around $1000 now is that true?

Depending on condition, that is the general price range.....Money well spent

 

[meadowmuffin3]

I bought a bolt action SIG in 30-06 a few years back (was really in the market for a .308 though) Put a Bausch & Lomb scope on it. It is a tack driver. Bought it at Al Simmons in Hamilton. I think I paid $800 for the rifle and $250 for the scope. I also had a Ruger M77 but in .338 WinMag. also a great rifle and actually less felt recoil (because of weight and pad) than my .270 Remington Model 6 pump. If I were buying new again, I would have a hard time deciding between the SIG and Ruger in 30-06. (and I really miss my M77 but had to sell it to buy my BT99 for trap)

 

[tikkatactical308]

All of them are good if they groop well,I have owned a Ruger M77,Tikka (older model, 5bullets touching each other at 200yds and now a Sako Finnlite 75 ,wish I would have kept my Tikka. All were 3006.
Now I have a Remmy 243 Vls a Tikkatactical in 308 a Bruno 22 and a Browning Citori 525 sporter sitting in my gun cabbinet.....still wish I would have kept the Tikka Custom.

 

[notsorichguy]

The remmy I just picked up was $695 at my local gun store...

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS_DM_specs.asp

Here is a link to remingtons we site.

I have heard nothing good about the Ruger bolt action rifles... Everyone who I know who has bought one usually gets rid of it after about a year or so.... but I have no opinion.

 

[tjhaile]

If a secondhand rifle is an option you're willing to entertain:

-Husqvarna 1600 Series or FN Mauser action
-Browning Safari Grade
-Pre-'64 Winchester Model 70
-Sako L61R finnbear

 

[RiverCitySlicker]

great choice on 30-06 I must say, although I do not yet own any in that caliber I like the fact that you can be in the middle of butt-f*ck nowhere town, walk into any retailer that sells ammunition and they WILL stock 30-06. I know there are other calibers like that, but 30-06 seems to be the MOST common caliber I see at small town supply stores.

 

[rommelrommel]

great choice on 30-06 I must say, although I do not yet own any in that caliber I like the fact that you can be in the middle of butt-f*ck nowhere town, walk into any retailer that sells ammunition and they WILL stock 30-06. I know there are other calibers like that, but 30-06 seems to be the MOST common caliber I see at small town supply stores.

30-30 probably has it beat, at least in the east.