new 30-06 rifle needed.

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.

Howa

Savage.

Or pay just a little bit more and buy a Howa that says Weatherby on it.

X2 on the Howa

What is the normal twist per inch in 30-06 caliber?

Tikka

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Howa/Weatherby Vanguard.

that one^^^ got mine in 25-06 2 months ago and love it

This, you won't be disappointed.

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.

Browning X Bolt or if you can find one an A-bolt.

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.

Tikka all the way .Best rifle I've ever owned

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.

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!

Bergara

Tikka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moosetrot

Might be luck of the draw but have a $300 Rem model 700 with synthetic stock I shoot inch groups with reloads at 100 yards works fine for all the big game I have killed everything from bison to antelope.

Before you buy I would suggest you go to a gun shop and work the action on a Tikka. Smoothest action I have ever felt. I have the T3 Lite in .223 and it was a tack driver out of the box. If I was in the market for a 30.06 it would be a Tikka.

Moosetrot

Thanks guys. Lots of information. Personally I'm a Chevy/Olds guy. After 40 years at GM.

The thing is I have my dad's old 740 Woods master in the safe. Not wanting to use it out in the field.

I think dad bought that in 1955. That was his go-to deer rifle. He dropped a lot of them. Some even on the run at 300 yards.

Sauer 100, phenomenal trigger, bolt like butta’, accuracy guarantee as well.

I've had my Howa in 270 for more than 20 years never a problem and is a tack driver. Eric

x2

My fave caliber! The King!! But you lost me on synthetic stock lol. Good luck have fun and choot em.

I am happy with my Vanguard. Sub MOA accuracy, a good trigger, and a smooth action. I have heard good things about Tikka and Browning too and Bergara has been making a name for themselves.

An older Rem 700 ADL.

That’s my vote also. I picked one up at a Pawn Shop 3 years ago. It’s wood stock made in about 1988. Shoots like a dream. Payed $225!!

Tikka I won’t buy a cheaper rifle again. My 30-06 literally puts the through the same home at 100 yards

If the Savage is still made like it used to be, I don't see how you can go wrong. I've had one for about 40 years and it's as reliable as ever.

6th billy with the tikka 25-06. Also have a .243
The action is smooth and the rifle is light, plus it’s cheap.

Thanks guys

Tikka

Tina

tikka are super nice rifles, haven't gotten one yet. I have had a remington 700 in 30-06, gotten whale and moose with it. Gave it to my brother when i acquired a 303 british. If you have guns stores near you would be best to hold the rifles and compare and see which best suits you. I leave in the bush so I am not able to check out the rifles before buying. I usually look at lots of youtube videos and comment on forums.

Seeing that you are from Michigan, guessing most of your hunting is woods. Find you a good 760/7600, add some good glass to it. You will be MOA of buck for a long way. Take time to make or find a load it likes and you will be surprised how well most will shoot.

Try looking at the ruger number one in 30-06, super accurate, above the $1,000 range though. My dad has one in the shorter barrel, it has gotten many whales and other animals. Just need the one shot

Deadliest most accurate rifle I ever owned.
Savage 110 30-06.

Puts all the bullets in the same hole at 100 yds.Even with the cheap tasco scope.
Also,best hair trigger on any rifle I have ever fired.

Are you shooting whales with a rifle??????

My dad has gotten many over the years with it as it was his, i have killed a couple with it, my brother killed one with it. beluga whales if you are wondering which type of whale

x2, another Bergara fan here... I was impressed enough with my wife's .308 HMR I ordered one in .300 Win Mag. for myself... Supposed to arrive today!

But... the price was over what the OP listed as his max.

Mike

No votes for the Rigby The ‘Highland Stalker’ Rifle ??

I love the 760s! If you have a good rest and can control the trigger 1" groups are not hard to get. I took a buck a few years back at 420 yards with one.