Sgt.Fathead
Moderator
How-do! Former Marine machine gunner with a new hunter (of animals) rifle question. I know that I want a .30-06 rifle and I am trying to choose between the following makes and models and would appreciate input from anyone, specifically if you happen to own one of these particular guns:
Remington Model 700 SPS DM
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS_DM.asp
Weatherby Vanguard Stainless
http://www.weatherby.com/products/guns.asp?prd=Rifles&prd_sub_type=3&prod_code=VGS308NR4O
Savage Arms 116
http://www.savagearms.com/116fss.htm
That's pretty much in my order of consideration, .30-06, and I may be compelled to go with the package from Weatherby or Savage, depending on price and availability. I like the Remington mostly because I have a couple different 870 model shotguns that I really like and their 700 series rifles are what The Corps builds the M40 sniper rifle out of and I enjoyed the three times i got to utilize that weapon. I do like the Weatherby for it's price, especially the package with scope, sling and case, and that they come factory bore-sighted to 100 yards guaranteed. The Savage I know very little about but have read good reviews of from writers I admire and mostly agree with.
I cannot be talked out of a synthetic stock, no offense to the traditional wood stock guys and gals. I come from a black gun culture and am convinced of their accuracy, weather-resistance and durability.
Thanks!
Remington Model 700 SPS DM
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_SPS_DM.asp
Weatherby Vanguard Stainless
http://www.weatherby.com/products/guns.asp?prd=Rifles&prd_sub_type=3&prod_code=VGS308NR4O
Savage Arms 116
http://www.savagearms.com/116fss.htm
That's pretty much in my order of consideration, .30-06, and I may be compelled to go with the package from Weatherby or Savage, depending on price and availability. I like the Remington mostly because I have a couple different 870 model shotguns that I really like and their 700 series rifles are what The Corps builds the M40 sniper rifle out of and I enjoyed the three times i got to utilize that weapon. I do like the Weatherby for it's price, especially the package with scope, sling and case, and that they come factory bore-sighted to 100 yards guaranteed. The Savage I know very little about but have read good reviews of from writers I admire and mostly agree with.
I cannot be talked out of a synthetic stock, no offense to the traditional wood stock guys and gals. I come from a black gun culture and am convinced of their accuracy, weather-resistance and durability.
Thanks!