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new 30-06 rifle needed. #7256353
05/02/21 01:36 PM
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Does anyone have a GOOD suggestion on a Bolt action rifle in 30-06 caliber? Somewhere in the range of $650-800.

At least scope mounts and synthetic stock. Stainless steel is ok. Preferred blued barrel.

Here we go on the best versus the worst. crazy


Vietnam--1967 46th. Const./Combat Engineers

"Chaotic action is preferable to orderly inaction."
"After the first shot, all plans go out the window!"
Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256355
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Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256357
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Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256358
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Or pay just a little bit more and buy a Howa that says Weatherby on it.

Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256359
05/02/21 01:44 PM
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X2 on the Howa


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Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256367
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What is the normal twist per inch in 30-06 caliber?


Vietnam--1967 46th. Const./Combat Engineers

"Chaotic action is preferable to orderly inaction."
"After the first shot, all plans go out the window!"
Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256368
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Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256369
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Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256370
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Howa/Weatherby Vanguard.

Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256378
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Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: Turd Furgeson] #7256381
05/02/21 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Turd Furgeson
Tikka

This, you won't be disappointed.


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Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256400
05/02/21 04:09 PM
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For you HOWA fans, anyone else had the screw that holds the bolt stop break off? Happened on the one here. Wondering if that was a fluke or design flaw?

Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: HayDay] #7256404
05/02/21 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by HayDay
For you HOWA fans, anyone else had the screw that holds the bolt stop break off? Happened on the one here. Wondering if that was a fluke or design flaw?

Probably a fluke. Those actions are pretty tough.

I have seen a rough chamber and forcing cone in 6.5x55 specimen. I heard they had some problems with those guns.

Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256407
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Browning X Bolt or if you can find one an A-bolt.

Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256409
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BTW, on the Howa, I am in the process of working up some reloads for it. Thought I ought to get some kind of idea of baseline accuracy, so shot a few groups with it. This one at 100 yards using Federal factory ammo with Sierra Match King bullets. In the hands of a good shooter, I suspect gun is capable of getting all 5 shots to touch.

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Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256410
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Tikka all the way .Best rifle I've ever owned

Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256422
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You wont get the 'best' in your price range....but you wont go wrong with a Tikka. I have two of them, ( T3s) and they will shoot better than I can.


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Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256424
05/02/21 05:11 PM
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Congrats on your 30/06 decision, now you just gotta wade through the Ford versus Chevy argument. I saw a Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 30/06 this past winter, for sale in Anchorage for $850. That should have been my new 30/06!

Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256432
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Re: new 30-06 rifle needed. [Re: seniortrap] #7256434
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Tikka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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