Opinions Please: Which .30-06?

[McDAccountant]

Savage would have been my #2 choice behind the X-bolt. I had one, great shooter!

 

[Boomer58cal]

I can also shoot from either hand but prefer left hand with a right handed gun. I'm faster because my trigger hand stays put. I have left and right handed muzzleloaders and don't notice any difference. I wouldn't mind having a left handed automatic though. maybe a left handed BAR in 30-06($1050.00) would do you.

 

[Shep]

I have a BAR in '06, too. It's righthanded (ejection).

 

[GeauxTide]

I have all three, plus 700s. My Savage 16 Weather Warrior is the most accurate rifle OOB that I've ever owned.

 

[wooly booger]

huh???

Opinions are like ********

I own a .300 and use it a lot. That said, at 300 yards or less, the .300 Win Mag is no better than a 30'06 for anything less than AK Moose or Brown Bear ( for which, even it is not a good choice). I can't tell you how many elk are knocked over each year by the 30'06 and less cartridges.

BTW, you made an excellent choice in the Savage package. That is a best buy in my opinion.

 

[Strafer Gott]

I always thought that Ruger was a somewhat better grade, but the Savage will shoot just as good and maybe better. A 30-06 is a mighty versatile round.
A 130 gr. makes a dandy varmint round, and a 180 partition is plenty adequate for Elk. Handloading this round opens a lot of doors.

 

[boattale]

My daughter is left handed too. I bought her a Savage in 7mm-08 and she really likes it. Good luck with your new rifle.

 

[alex0535]

Remington Model 700 CDL Left handed .30-06 fits the bill pretty well.

It is a wood stock instead of synthetic. It still falls into your weight and barrel length constraints. Should be able to get one for your price range brand new.

 

[smokiniron]

Left eye dominant, too

I bought a Savage 116 Weather Warrior in 30-06. Scoped it with Redfield Revolution 3-9 X 50 mm. Have old eyes and recent cataract surgery.

Ammo is Federal blue box from Wally World, 150 gr, 100 yds.

Please note geauxTide's OTB comment. That's why I bought the Savage. Best bang for the buck with minimal tuning needed. Note: I bought my gun right-handed so my son can use (and inherit) it.

 

[iraiam]

I like Winchester Model 70, Ruger M77, and I do like Remington 700 but I can no longer overlook the Ilion, NY on them anymore.

I own more M77s than any other model.

 

[Water-Man]

Tikka T3.

I have the T3 Hunter but you can go even lighter with the T3 Lite.

Great rifle.

 

[Quadpod88]

As far as lefty guns go i would say the Ruger, Savage has a really smooth action but they don't do as well with the left handed models. And since the M77 has a 1 in 9 twist, i could shoot a 165gr ballistic tip out of a 24" barrel 600yds easy.
.30-06 is a great choice, target shooting or hunting. What kind of scope are you interested in? In the end, it all comes down to shooter preference.

 

[Shep]

I bought a Nikon 3-9x40 BDC scope with the Savage.

My eyes aren't what they used to be, so I'm also shopping for a good ghost ring or "peep" sight for my 336. Thinking about a Williams or Skinner, if the budget will allow.

 

[smokiniron]

SHep

My eyes aren't what they used to be, so I'm also shopping for a good ghost ring or "peep" sight for my 336. Thinking about a Williams or Skinner, if the budget will allow.

Jump onto the Marlin Owners forum. There are ample discussions of peep sights on 336 leverguns. I just put one on my 336SS XLR 30-30. I had cataract surgery some months back, and can't wait to go shoot the new peep sight.