30-06 Semi autos

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sandman31774

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My dad's old Rem 742 Woodmaster is finally giving out after 40 years...i know they were prone to problems but his was a good one ....shot 180 grain bullets through it also all these years also..I think it was designed around 150 gr bullet though.....but...it is time to retire the gun and he is wondering what is out there....he prefers semi-auto...as far as I know, it's mainly the Remington 750 and Browning Bar rifles in 30-06 semi-auto...i'd give the quality and accuracy nod to the Browning personally....but am I missing any other manufacturers/models?
thanks
 
Does remington still make that 30 caliber ar15 type rifle? heard anything good about them?

I'd personally consider buying a new 7400, if that is what it is called now, but with cost of acquisition thrown aside, I'd definitely go BAR. I'd prefer, if it was going to be a field gun, to go with plastic stock. Ruining a browning finish would almost take away my desire to live.
 
Benelli makes the R1 for around $900-$1100.

They're getting pricey now, but a nice second-hand Winchester model 100 in .243, .308, or .358 would be terrific.
 
My dad is pretty set in his ways....30-06 is what he wants...so, i'll definitely try to steer him towards the Browning Bar. I'll check out the Benelli....thanks
 
Does remington still make that 30 caliber ar15 type rifle? heard anything good about them?
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Based on published numbers from Remington, the 30 RAR runs a little weaker than 30-06, closer to 30-30 or 7.62x39, and is not available in 180gr from the factory. Rifle MSRP is $1276, and even if the dealer discounts, not cheap.

A 308 AR would be closer in ballistics, but they tend to be heavier.

Christmas is coming up ;)
 
Try the Browning Bar. I have one in 30.06 that I bought in 1996 and it has served me well on the whitetail deer hunts.
 
I would tell Dad to check out the WTS section on this forum where there is a great 742 listed for sale!!!!!!!:D

It will feel just like the one he is retiring except it now sports a Ramline camo stock and forend, so it is lighter than his "old friend" and will shoot softer because it has a nice recoil pad instead of the old steel Remington butt plate.

P.S. It is in his caliber.......
 
well I sure love My M-1

get a field grade for under 500 beforethe CMP hikes up their prices (which they'll soon do)
 
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The Krieghoff Semprio is available in .30-06, too.

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If it were me I'd be the Benelli R1 first, and the Brownig BAR second. Surprisingly, price is pretty much the same. About 900 for the R1 in walnut and 1300 for the synthetic. Seems backward but their synthetic guns have a pretty high speed recoil reduction system so they jack the price up. If you have time to shop you can get a real steal. The Cabelas near me just had a huge sell on the R1 models...they were going for $699! But anyways I use their shotguns and love their pure reliability and simple action. The BAR has been around forever and has a great reputation I just like the other. Good luck!!
 
BAR

The sporting BAR is hugely popular here in the south and usually one of the more common rifles I see being toted on deer leases and in pickups during season. Most common caliber does indeed seem to be'06.

Shooting buddy Sammy has a new one just this year, not sure of caliber, and he claims it is a tack driver. They are available in a variety of configurations, the carbine model has always held an attraction for me but I have never owned a BAR.

The Garand is a great piece of history and most make good shooters, but not easily scoped and a bit heavy as a sporter. The peep does not allow for much dim light shooting. And there are states which may limit mag capacity to 5 rds, requiring special clips. I have carrried my Garand on deer hunts for giggles and grins, and a deer in good light inside 200 or so would have been in grave danger. But I would not pick one as a true deer rifle.
A bayonet could be handy on cripples!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
my 7400 is in 280 rem and has a synthetic camo stock because the wood is cracked and beat up. it groups right at 1" with 150grn core lock handloads @ 100yds.
I think the new ones are called a "Woodsmaster"
I took a couple of antelope in Wyoming 2 weeks ago with it


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