What brand should I go with...

[Darek78]

alright i'm on the hunt for a 30.06 what brands would you recommend...I don't want top of the line and I don't want junk...something I can use for awhile for all around hunts...I don't have millions to spend...thanks

[bobcat]

Try a Savage. They are almost always accurate straight out of the box. Some guys think they're ugly. But that's about their only downfall. Personally I think they look fine. Don't own one, but if I was looking for a rifle and didn't want to spend a lot I think a Savage would be the first I'd look at. This one looks about right to me:

http://www.savagearms.com/116fhss.htm

[Rhinoron247]

Hands down Savage, a great tool and will not let you down.

[bobcat]

I had another thought...for even less money you can get the Stevens model 200. This is the same gun as the Savage, just without the "Accutrigger."  I think they can be had for less than $300. That should leave you enough to buy a decent scope.

Here's a link:  http://www.savagearms.com/st_200long.htm

[KillBilly]

alright i'm on the hunt for a 30.06 what brands would you recommend...I don't want top of the line and I don't want junk...something I can use for awhile for all around hunts...I don't have millions to spend...thanks

CoasththunterJ  has a very nice 30-06 in stainless, synthetic stock and already scoped for sale. Not sure of the price. You should contact him for photos and details.

[mossback91]

I believe Jay was selling his for 400 bucks

[Rhinoron247]

Here is a pic of both of my savages they are in  .300 wsm  They both shoot the same loads.  They will both shoot a 3/4 group at 100 yrd with 180 grain round.  I recently upgraded to the stainless model with the removable mag and adjustable muzzle break.  Without the Leopold scope the rifle was under $400 bucks. 

[Alchase]

I would have to agree especially for the price, the Savages are hard to beat. Very good accuracy and a great trigger for baseline prices.

[MountainWalk]

i own 03's, 700's, 77's, and 70's.. but i will have to say my 338 savage is the most accurate by far. and much cheaper than the others. my only gripe is the savage lacks a non rotating claw.. other than that.. i would say my savage is as good or better than the other ones. i have noticed from other shooters and my own obs, that savages have GREAT barrels out of the factory.

[Slenk]

Savage or Stevens they will not let you down . Shoot good right out of the box. Plus you can adjust the triggers or do any upgrades yourself. Even changing barrels ,and calibers
Slenk

[Bofire]

 :)TIKKA
Carl

[coyotemadness]

I have a Tikka 30-06 T3 lite. Its super light weight but does have some kick compared to heavier rifles like my 03-A3. Its affordable and shoots great. I get groups of 1" @100 yards with cheap factory ammo, right out of the box. No complaints there. Has a removable magazine as well.

[Ingwe]

Tikka T3 lite. I have two, a 30-06 and a .338 win mag. They are light weight, easy to carry and very accurate.

[zackmioli]

my first 06 was a Savage. very reliable gun. very accurate. got it used from someone who didnt take care of it, so it needed a lot of work and care but its all good now! i got a ruger for xmas this year though! 

[bankwalker]

Here is a pic of both of my savages they are in  .300 wsm  They both shoot the same loads.  They will both shoot a 3/4 group at 100 yrd with 180 grain round.  I recently upgraded to the stainless model with the removable mag and adjustable muzzle break.  Without the Leopold scope the rifle was under $400 bucks. 

what model is the stainless savage? i cant quite tell but does it have a fluted barrel?