Looking For A Quality Brand In 30-06....Your Opinions

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UtopiaTexasG19

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Over the years the only caliber of rifle I have had interest in but never bought was in the 30-06. My other rifles were chosen years ago, before the Internet, by talking to other rifle owners to get their thoughts both good and bad on what they owned. Before I buy I am looking for advice and information both good and bad on current brands on the market that you might own or have experience with shooting. Help me out please! Thanks...
 
You'll have to be more specific about your needs and budget. The "population" of quality firearms in .30-06 is quite large (way to large just to start listing). By telling us your needs and budget we can help narrow it down to a reasonable list.
 
I had a Ruger M77 Mk II that I mad a trigger adjustment on and was thoroughly pleased to be able to shoot sub-moa with, but I had to sell it. Ruger no longer makes that combination, so I had to buy the Hawkeye. I was not crazy about the matte finish since I wanted a pretty gun, but the new trigger is great, and I got another nicely priced sub-moa Ruger.

I have taken several game animals with both, and find them superb with both 150 gr. and 180 gr. bullets - especially Remington soft-points.
 
Good servicable work horse for hunting 1-2 times a year. Prefer under 1k but could go higher. I am partial to lever action rifles due to my arthritis. Thanks...
 
I don't like to recommend one gun over the other, but I can't help it here.

You guidelines just scream NEW FN MODEL 70 WINCHESTER. It has got to be the smoothest off the rack action ever made. (Best of the lot of Model 70s). Accurate, good looking.

Great trigger, easily adjusted by the end user.

If nothing else, go to a store and fondle one of these. They will sell themselves.
 
There are a great many that meet your needs in bolt-action. If you really want a lever-action, there is one and only one - the Browning BLR.

In bolt-actions, almost any of the current models would work just fine. I personally would avoid the ones designed by bad bean counters like Savage Axis/Edge, Remington 710/770, and Mossburg (any model).
 
For me ,It takes less effort to work a bolt in the cold than crank a lever on a rifle . Howa 1500 lighting 30-06 camo $349.99 at CDNN . Grab one B4 they are gone . ;)
 
You also might want to look at the CZ 550 for a .30-06.

I got one a few months ago with a Kevlar HS Precision stock and a set trigger. I really like the set trigger (1 lb 8 oz) for load testing off the bench.
The factory trigger is set at 3 lbs 5 oz which is just about perfect for a hunting rifle.

In working up loads for it, I started with 150 grains and worked up to 168 grains.
It shot around 1 MOA but it was nothing to brag about. It is a very nice rifle and I was happy with it but I assumed I had a 1 MOA rifle.

Then I moved to 175 and 180 grains and it was like it was a different rifle.
I also tried 200 grains and it got even better, averaging just under 0.7 MOA.
Now I am confident that it likes heavier bullets and and loading 220 grain bullets to see if it really likes heavier bullets.

I also have a Winchester M70 in .270 that I would also recommend and I hear that the new FN manufactured M70s are even better than mine.
 
I would suggest going with a Remington 700 IMO . They are really good rifles and quality made. They are kind of overrated though because almost everyone has one! I would buy another since they are very accurate.
 
Bolt Guns: Tikka T3, TC Icon or Venture, Win Mod. 70, Rem 700 BDL, Weatherby Vanguard, Marlin, Savage 110.

Lever Gun: Browning. I dislike an external hammer on deer rifles that may be used in cold/wet conditions.
 
I have a browning x-bolt that is my favorite. They're light, point well and mine shoots 1/2 MOA with my handloads. They just feel great in my hands and theyre reall well put together. Not to mention IMHO they're a great looking rifle. Mine is blued with a timber stock but you can get a stainless synthetic model if that's more to your liking.
 
Savage for me...can't beat the price, nor the accuracy right out of the box!

With that Accutrigger, and the Accu-stock...oh baby!

Get the satinless steel model, though; the blued ones tend to rust easily...
 
Howa.... for me

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There are a lot of great rifles on the market, which is always a good position to be in.

However, I REALLY like my Winchester Model 70 (current model) and my Rem. CDL-SF. They both bleed high quality and accurate shooting, however the Winchester was almost $300 cheaper than the Remington.

Good luck.
 
UtopiaTexasG19
Good servicable work horse for hunting 1-2 times a year. Prefer under 1k but could go higher. I am partial to lever action rifles due to my arthritis. Thanks...
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UTG19,

I'll second Doyle's Browning BLR if you really want a level action. Several friends of mine have'em and love'em.

If your artritis is the limiting factor, I can second reberto's Browning BAR. I had an old style BAR in 30-06 and it was a very well made, reliable semi-auto.

If you would consider a bolt action, which are my favorite, I'd say look at the Rem M700 CDL or the new Winchester M70.
 
some brands/models I would recommend:

Browning A-Bolt
Winchester M70 (current production)
Weatherby Vanguard or Weatherby Mark V
Mauser M03 or Mauser M98
 
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