Which rifle in 30-06?
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I have bought a few from them. Zero complaints. Accurate descriptions. Got what was advertised.
Well, I've said this before, and will repeat it here. For around $800, your best bet, in my opinion, would be a used Husqvarna 1900-actioned rifle. They are vastly better than most new rifles today. The names you'll be looking for are: Husqvarna 1900, Carl Gustaf 1900, Viking Arms 1900, and Antonio Zoli 1900. They all have precisely the same action, with the Vikings and Zolis featuring a small enhancement regarding the safety. (If I had to choose, I'd probably opt for a Viking Arms model, but they are all very similar.) There are many 1900s in 30-06 for sale from both Intersurplus and Great North Guns. The latter, GNG, allow returns if you're not happy with the purchase.
My second choice would be a used Sako--an L61R, AIII, or AV. They are going for about the same prices as the 1900s noted above and are very fine rifles.
Some guys think that there is an advantage to a controlled round feed (CRF) action such as the Mauser 98, Winchester 70, or Ruger. After 50 years of big-game hunting with push-feed rifles, I fail to see any advantage whatsoever for the CRF actions in normal hunting applications. The one exception might be when hunting dangerous game that can bite back, but I’ve never felt improperly-gunned with push-feed actions when I've been involved in this kind of hunting. And there are some definite disadvantages to CRF actions, one being that, when shooting at the range with a push-feed action, you can load directly into the loading port, instead of having to load from the magazine as with a CRF. Here’s a piece from Gun Digest the Magazine that sets out the pros and cons of both kinds of actions. Their conclusion is that, with the exception of the aforementioned dangerous-game application, there is no particular advantage to a CRF action. The two action types are basically equal.
https://gundigest.com/rifles/bolt-action-rifles-push-feed-vs-controlled-feed
My second choice would be a used Sako--an L61R, AIII, or AV. They are going for about the same prices as the 1900s noted above and are very fine rifles.
Some guys think that there is an advantage to a controlled round feed (CRF) action such as the Mauser 98, Winchester 70, or Ruger. After 50 years of big-game hunting with push-feed rifles, I fail to see any advantage whatsoever for the CRF actions in normal hunting applications. The one exception might be when hunting dangerous game that can bite back, but I’ve never felt improperly-gunned with push-feed actions when I've been involved in this kind of hunting. And there are some definite disadvantages to CRF actions, one being that, when shooting at the range with a push-feed action, you can load directly into the loading port, instead of having to load from the magazine as with a CRF. Here’s a piece from Gun Digest the Magazine that sets out the pros and cons of both kinds of actions. Their conclusion is that, with the exception of the aforementioned dangerous-game application, there is no particular advantage to a CRF action. The two action types are basically equal.
https://gundigest.com/rifles/bolt-action-rifles-push-feed-vs-controlled-feed
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Stay away from the Mossberg if you can! Savage entry level rifles are not that bad, i have had a few in the past. your cartridge chose is fine and deserves something better then the Mossberg Patriot, IMO. The Ruger American rifle is a good choice as are the Tikka's. All depends on your budget i guess.
Tell ME what’s wrong ? With the Mossberg Patriot ? RJ
Great cartridge it will serve you well for your intended purpose. Out of your 2 options I would choose the savage all day long. Ruger Americans have always been very accurate in my experience. The Gen2 ruger Americans have some nice updates. I’ve heard great things about tikkas as well. Lots of good options out there but I would personally stay away from that Mossberg.
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I have found that my ammo costs eclipse the prices of the rifles…be open to expanding your budget slightly as an upfront expense and just buy a little less ammo. Tikka and browning are good choices and will be in the ballpark…scrounge around and you will find something.
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I've had only good to say about them. Even when I had some issues they were dealt with. Rifle's I bought have also been pretty much on point of description.
Read their rifle descriptions. Both rifles i have received have been exactly as described.
I owned a Mossberg Patriot a few years ago, bolt was too sloppy, magazine didnt seat properly, stock ergonomics on mine were garbage. I got rid of it for all of those reasons and would never buy another Mossberg Patriot rifle again. Mossberg should stick to shotguns.
