Best .30-06 Make / Model?

[Rugernator]

I'm thinking about buying a .30-06..

Was wondering what make / model was the best 'bang' for your buck.

[madrona sh]

Sako Black Bear but that's just me.
How about a ruger that would be nice also.
Depends what you would use it for?

[bearhunter338-06]

Ruger M77 there is no substitute

[BCBRAD]

bang for buck, My cousin got a Ruger stainless/laminated from Ominica sports . best deal around and the Ruger shoots real well and has a good trigger.

[bearhunter338-06]

lol 3 replies 3 Rugers say no more

[Ruger4]

Win Mod 70 Extreme is the best bang for your buck ...................

[Rugernator]

Thanks for the quick feedback

[labrador]

How about a Parker and Hale 1200? How much is a Ruger?

[WesHarm]

I loled cuz ur names rugernator and everyones telling you to buy a ruger :D

[bearhunter338-06]

Win Mod 70 Extreme is the best bang for your buck ...................


Trader.........:mrgreen:

[warnniklz]

How about a Parker and Hale 1200? How much is a Ruger?

I second this notion... starting usually at $400 you can't go wrong. Just never ever lose the magazine(if applicable)... easy $100 right there

[buck nash]

Whats your budget?

[Rugernator]

My budget is under 1000.

[RayHill]

Under a 1000 I would get a Rem. Model 700 with a 3x9 scope. A good package that would be about a 1000 taxes in. Stevens 200 is also a good gun and around 400

[Kody94]

Another vote for Ruger. The Hawkeye is the best value for the buck out there today, IMHO.

[Island Idiots]

Pre 64 Model 70 Featherweight Winchester. Drive a classic.:mrgreen:

[Riverratz]

Ruger M77 Hawkeye

The End

[todbartell]

out of the box - Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather for $1100

but I'd take a Remington 700 XCR and add a McMillan mtn rifle stock for $1400 total. I'd be happy with that one!

[Fisher-Dude]

Blow your budget and get a Sako Finnlight.

[BCGameHunter]

savage model 111 you can get a scope pakage for around $450 good gun shoots great never had a problum with mine.

[Hunting guy]

I would take the model 700 ss in 30 06, very accurate with factory ammo and well under $1000.

[Singleshotneeded]

Ruger M77 Hawkeye, Weatherby Vanguard, or Savage with Accustock and Accutrigger...

[fudge]

I would look at a rem 700. I have one and love it

[Rugernator]

Yeah i was thinking about the Rem 700.. Im gonna checkout the Rugers that you guys mentioned and see whats more comfortable for me.

[Barracuda]

remington 700 LOL!!!!!!

your still gonna wanna look for a proper rifle after:mrgreen:

[Devilbear]

Pre 64 Model 70 Featherweight Winchester. Drive a classic.:mrgreen:

Good choice, these are not hard to find and can be bought for around a grand and then doneup with a synthetic handle and so forth. I have a minty one I found in Nanaimo 20 years ago, Rimrock stock by Nobby Uno, Leupy, QRS and receiver sight. This will shoot under .5" at 100 M, I have not shot it in years, but, they are one fine rifle and much better than almost anything made today.

Another real gem is the Brno ZG-47 in .30-06, these run from roughly $800.00 to maybe $1250.00 for a real cherry example and shoot like target rifles. They can be re-stocked with any synthetic suited for the Mauser 98 or FN actions and are probably my favourite of all rifles ever made, this would be a real score.

[Weatherby Fan]

Since you know what calibre you want the next step is get to a sports shop and shoulder as many guns(models) as you can and see which one fits you the best,which one feels most comfortable when you bring it up to your shoulder,then decide if you want a floorplate or a clip or a blind magazine,this may eliminate a few models,stainless or blued,do you prefer a 2 or 3 position safety ????

Thing I must have in a rifle,stainless synthetic,floorplate no clips,two pos safety,and I also like a cheekpiece on my stock,
I prefer Weatherby Mark V actions or Remington 700 actions.
WF

[porcupine]

Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather

[BCGameHunter]

Thing I must have in a rifle,stainless synthetic,floorplate no clips,two pos safety,and I also like a cheekpiece on my stock,
I prefer Weatherby Mark V actions or Remington 700 actions.
WF
yup you do have a nice gun i like it lol

[betteroffishing]

no votrs for the t3??

[Ruger4]

Trader.........:mrgreen:

hahahahahaha , love the Rugers still Burky

[CanuckShooter]

Thousands of used Rem 700s for sale...you should ask yourself why? Check out the Tikka and Ruger offerings, either one would make a fine choice for under $1000.

[sawmill]

BRNO,I love mine.

[r106]

I'm thinking about buying a .30-06..

Was wondering what make / model was the best 'bang' for your buck.

hands down the best " bang for your buck " is a Savage. It shoots and it's accurate. Know if you want a better fit and finish then start looking at winchester and sako.

[pescado]

Pre 64 win. model 70 featherweight......Classic.

[Barracuda]

no votrs for the t3??

the Mc Tikka OMG ROFL save your money and get a stevens T3 , same, plastic feel but better shooting and less then half the price.

[bearhunter338-06]

Are you buying new or used.

If buying new and keeping under $1000. I would go with the Stevens 200 ($400), order a Boyd stock ($100), and for a scope Vortex Diamond Back 3X9X40 ($230). You'll have enough left over to have it bedded and a Limb Saver recoil pad installed. I think you would be pleasantly surprised with the results.

Used you have lots of choices. Any wheres from $400 -$1000 (sometimes you get lucky and find a rifle for $200) depending on the rifle and scope combo, or just the rifle. Go to the gun store and just try the feel of the different rifles. We are all built different and firearms fit us differently. For me I can pick up most Rugers and have them fit like a glove.

Good luck in your search.

[walnutz]

I have the browning xbolt stainless in this caliber and i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[todbartell]

Thousands of used Rem 700s for sale...you should ask yourself why? Check out the Tikka and Ruger offerings, either one would make a fine choice for under $1000.

might have something to do with the fact Remington has produced about a million Remington 700's since 1962? You see more Fords, Chevy's and Dodge trucks for sale used than Mazda's too

[fester]

I love my sako 75 bu if you are looking for a less expensive rifle I would go either Tikka or Savage.

[firestorm1]

I'VE HAD A m77 Ruger ( 30:06 ) since 1980 and it has been a great rifle , and have taken lots of deer and moose with it and would buy another if I decide to get another caliber for a different application . Firestorm1

[Weatherby Fan]

might have something to do with the fact Remington has produced about a million Remington 700's since 1962? You see more Fords, Chevy's and Dodge trucks for sale used than Mazda's too

I was just checking online and it's closer to 5.5 million model 700s produced could be why there's a few used ones around !

[Ruger4]

no votrs for the t3??

absolutely not !! hahah , LOL , wa-whoooo

[Rugernator]

absolutely not !! hahah , LOL , wa-whoooo

A friend of mine has a Tikka T3 300 winmag hes happy with it. Im gonna have a good look at the Ruger m77..

[WesHarm]

Im thinking of making this my first ever rifle too :)

[x-hare]

Yeh I'd have to say a Parker-Hale !200c for the money.
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[Johnnybear]

Best bang for your buck...................Ruger Hawkeye. I have seen a few on sale in the 700 dollar range. Another great thing about the Rugers is they come with scope rings ($80 value) for FREE!

[Wrongside]

Quoted for the truth...:)

I am a HUGE M70 fan, but, if on a strictish budget and only buying new, the Rugers cannot be beat... for a guy wanting a rugged, no-nonsense, hunting rifle.

IMO & YMMV


Best bang for your buck...................Ruger Hawkeye. I have seen a few on sale in the 700 dollar range. Another great thing about the Rugers is they come with scope rings ($80 value) for FREE!

[cariboo crawler]

Blow your budget and get a Sako Finnlight.

x2 Fisher-Dude

[gibblewabble]

I have to agree with DB, I sold my M77 years ago for a BRNO never looked back.

[lovemywinchester]

I picked up a Ruger 77 Hawkeye all weather in 243 in December from Italian in Van. The stainless/black synthetic is a beautiful combo and the stainless is not shiny which I like. Picked it up as a combo with a Leopold scope for $800. Smoking deal and it is a tack driver at the range. It seems to repel coyotes as I have not laid eyes on one since I got the rifle but it is fun to shoot and feels great in my hands. Ruger all the way for value.

[Razor84]

Yeh I'd have to say a Parker-Hale !200c for the money.

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If that's how they shoot, you can keep them

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

Ruger m77 mark II is what i have , im happy with it . .

[TurtleGod]

I bought a TC Venture last year from Wanstalls and I'm happy with it. Adjustable trigger.

I got the gun for under your budget

TG

[Centerfire]

Tikka T3 Lite Stainless 30-06 with Leopold scope

I have one and it's a great mountain rifle.


-Centerfire

[kamloopshunter]

Ruger!!!!

Its funny I bought my 30 06 hawkeye ss on a whim. I just really liked the way it felt and handled. Also really well built, chunky- didn't cheap out on manufacturing. I regretted that I didn't do a bunch of research and find the best this, the best that, has this feature,etc. Then after 2 years I have come full circle and laugh that I would buy the Ruger before everything else in its price range. I just bought an a bolt in 338 and it just feels like a tool to me. The ruger has something special. MHO

[Iron Glove]

Another vote for the Remington 700. Works fine for me.
My hunting buddy used to have a Winchester 70, continual problems with it so his kids bought him a Remington 700 for his birthday. He's a lot happier now.
If on a real budget, you can't beat Savage tho'.
Probably the best advice on here was stated earlier - go to the gun store and try 'em all on for fit.

[Devilbear]

I would suggest the Husqvarna 1600 rifles from Sweden, now available from Tradex, one of the sponsors of CGN. These are a light and VERY accurate rifle and very nicely finished, they are superior to anything now being offered from the major makers. You can get a really nice example for about $500.00 and they make about the best production "mountain rifles" ever plus fine custom rigs can be built from the basic barreled action.

I had three of these and still have two, the latest a 8mm Mauser that a buddy traded me for an older B&L scope I had some of; it is being custom-tuned at Martini's by Chris, at present and will be a neat rifle for Texada and V.I. Blacktails.

When, I was a beginner, these were THE favoured rifle among the serious sheep and goat hunters I knew in the Kootenays; I have one with a Wisner safety, both of mine have this, Brown kevlar stock and it shoots "bugholes" in 7x57. I have a Krieger light bbl, in .284 bore stashed for it and may someday convert it to another .280Rem., my favourite "standard" cartridge. This weighs a tad over 7 lbs. scoped and is a really nice rig for packing in the hills.

Another rifle to watch for is the FN sporters, made from 1946ish to the early '70s; there were two nice specimens in .30-06 at Italian Sports, recently and these are among the finest sporters ever made, anywhere, anytime and they can be had for about $600.00. You can restock in synthetic and you have one fine "all around" piece......far better than any current $1000.00+ new production. Parts and repairs are easy and they very seldom "break", can't beat it for a serious, using rifle.

[Weatherby Fan]

Hey Devilbear,
I have a Husqvarna H5000 30-06,just wondering who makes aftermarket synthetic stocks for this model ?
Thanks in advance
WF

[Devilbear]

You just use a Mauser inlet as the receiver is essentially a smallring 96-98 pattern. The tiny extra space around the ring and bridge and siderails is filled when bedding it and you can use steel Mauser bottom metal on these if you hate alloy as I do. You can buy a Micky Edge MK-X pattern stock blank and then have a good smith inlet and bed it precisely and you are hot to trot. Jan at Precision, Chris at Martini's and Mitch aka Brno 284 can all do superb work on this and Mitch paints with two-part epoxy paint like an artist.

I will just say that I have entrusted several of my most valuable and treasured rifles to these guys and have had total satisfaction, plus, they hunt and thus know WTF a "mountain rifle" should be.

[bosch]

I've got the Ruger M77, amazing gun, light, great trigger action, deadly accuracy, best bang for the buck by far. There are better 06's but you will pay alot more for them.

[Weatherby Fan]

You just use a Mauser inlet as the receiver is essentially a smallring 96-98 pattern. The tiny extra space around the ring and bridge and siderails is filled when bedding it and you can use steel Mauser bottom metal on these if you hate alloy as I do. You can buy a Micky Edge MK-X pattern stock blank and then have a good smith inlet and bed it precisely and you are hot to trot. Jan at Precision, Chris at Martini's and Mitch aka Brno 284 can all do superb work on this and Mitch paints with two-part epoxy paint like an artist.

I will just say that I have entrusted several of my most valuable and treasured rifles to these guys and have had total satisfaction, plus, they hunt and thus know WTF a "mountain rifle" should be.

Hey Devilbear
Thank you very much for the info
WF

[.330 Dakota]

Pre 64 Model 70 Featherweight Winchester. Drive a classic.:mrgreen:

But then you would have to settle for MOW (minute of winchester) accuracy
...lol

[.330 Dakota]

I've got the Ruger M77, amazing gun, light, great trigger action, deadly accuracy, best bang for the buck by far. There are better 06's but you will pay alot more for them.

I have a Mark 1 tang safety model circa 1972 in "06" that shoots 5/8" all day long. Its an ugly old rifle by many accounts but man its accurate. Just cant part with it even though i never carry it.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Find a older Model Rem M700 ADL or BDL in 30-06 and have the best there ever was in a hunting rifle ! Period ! Just my 25 cents worth-lol

[BuckEye]

In the same market as you and have done some looking and shouldering in the shops. Figured on a browning x-bolt stainless stalker, but none available in the 30-06 right now and all I heard was no eta and it could be about 4 months. I really liked the Tikka T3 but found the stock to be so light weight and hollow feeling. I'm a UTV guy and not going to pack for days (yet) type hunter so feel that a more solid stock would be more suitable. I then started looking some more and determined that there was a new offering from Weatherby on the way for May/June.
The Weatherby Vanguard S2 Stainless with a sub MOA guaranteed 3 shot group, new trigger, 3 stage safety in a US $600 MSRP. I read and reviewed some of the original Vanguard ratings and feel that this will be a great option for those looking for a value based rifle. The blue's is even less..

[mattsplat96]

browning bar not cheap but there beauty's

[Sunny]

Browning Xbolt

[johnes50]

Short answer, there is no best. Lots of good rifles new and used out there. Find a rifle that you like and that fits you, made for the conditions you hunt, and is quality made, and you'll be fine.

[SimilkameenSlayer]

a Remington 7600, fast accurate reliable 700$ out the door.

[x-hare]

Don't get a Ruger unless it's a big one.

[x-hare]

If that's how they shoot, you can keep them
You can tighten the group for Double the Money.:-D
Oh failed to mention my Daughter shot that.

[Singleshotneeded]

Rugernator, I KNOW you've never ever considered this, but a Ruger M77 would probably suit you perfectly!

[bcbrez]

Ok just start a pole to see where we're at. I vote Ruger or tikka. I also have a husqvarna that shoots great.

[Foxton Gundogs]

I'm thinking about buying a .30-06..

Was wondering what make / model was the best 'bang' for your buck.

Depends on what you like to shoot bolt, leaver, semi etc

[muledeercrazy]

I like the weatherby vanguard in a stainless sub-moa, a little pricer than the ruger but a bit better action imo.

[Barracuda]

better action?? are you nuts?

[muledeercrazy]

lol, nope. what does the ruger have going for it besides the mauser extractor? they dont even make it with a adjustable trigger anymore do they?

[CanuckShooter]

lol, nope. what does the ruger have going for it besides the mauser extractor? they dont even make it with a adjustable trigger anymore do they?


It's not called Weatherby....and it has an awesome extractor....and better balance....

[betteroffishing]

i find the weatherbys really " chunky " feeling , not nice to carry. got my tikka s/s last month and ijust cant stop myself from pulling it out of the safe and holding it. i like this gun.

[Rugernator]

i find the weatherbys really " chunky " feeling , not nice to carry. got my tikka s/s last month and ijust cant stop myself from pulling it out of the safe and holding it. i like this gun.

Yeah my buddy has a Tikka T3.. I like how it feels also, but im gonna go have a look at the Ruger everyone is suggesting and see how it feels in my hands

[ques deer]

all the way ruger m77 nothing liked i

[gibblewabble]

Ruger M77 there is no substitute

I substituted mine for a BRNO now my son has a M77 7X57 and the thing is way heavier than mine.

[jtred]

My first post, I've been following the site for a few years I'm not one to join in much on the discussions but I couldn't let this go by. I love my Tikka T3.

[buckhunter]

the best bang for your buck is going to be a savage 111, but, buy a good scope. you could buy an awesome rifle for $2000 that does the same job as a savage 111. look it up! i lightened the trigger a bit. i have a savage it cost me $399 plus tax with a scope.and it's very accurate. but i did buy a better scope than what came with it. come and shoot mine if you would like to see for yourself! it all depends on what you want and your budget! for the amount of bullets you put through it per year. you can buy lighter,nicer looking,etc for more money......but....!

[Grains]

A Remington 700 action is pretty solid, though I'd like to try a new M70 Extreme Weather SS.

[kamloopshunter]

Ruger M77 for sure.

I really like the x bolts though

[muledeercrazy]

It's not called Weatherby....and it has an awesome extractor....and better balance....

so maybe let

http://www.weatherby.com/

know about how you changed their name? sorry, im not sure what you meant, i take it you are against what i said? I dont think the vanguard has poor balance, but that's my opinion. The ruger does use a mauser style extractor and is similar to the mauser? the howa action is closer to a mauser style/weatherby cross, again as far as i know. The ruger actions i have felt have all been pretty rough. I think its just a matter of preference, but the ruger is not a better action than the howa.. If it is, id like someone to explain it to me. Anyways, its not on the list so maybe its not a option.

[Johnnybear]

For hunting .................... Ruger M77.

[muledeercrazy]

anyways, the two best bolt actions ever are the mauser and model 70. so my vote is for the model 70

[Barracuda]

by that logic then the ruger and mod 70 are the best choices

[Johnnybear]

by that logic then the ruger and mod 70 are the best choices

Looks like it by the poll. Nothing wrong with either rifle except that the new mod 70's are not available in left hand yet!!!!

[Rugernator]

Thanks for all the feedback guys !

[bearhunter338-06]

All the rifles mentioned are good and all have there good and bad points. I have had most of them over the years. I find myself always retuning back to the Rugers. My preference being the older original tang safety M77. Currently I have 2 one being my 338-06 custom and my 257 Roberts and a Ruger M77/17 Mach 2. For years I recommended (and still do) the Rugers to new shooters/hunters, they can and are very accurate and tough rifles. Yes just like any other rifle (or car and truck) you will run into a bad one, but they seem to be far less then other manufactured rifles.

Get out there and find one you like and fits nice. Good luck in your search.

Burke
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