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Title: What brand should I go with...
Post by: Darek78 on April 26, 2008, 09:26:06 PM: 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
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Post by: bobcat on April 26, 2008, 09:32:07 PM: 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
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Post by: Rhinoron247 on April 26, 2008, 10:44:44 PM: Hands down Savage, a great tool and will not let you down.
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Post by: bobcat on April 27, 2008, 08:37:33 AM: 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
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: KillBilly on April 27, 2008, 09:16:13 AM: Quote from: Darek78 on April 26, 2008, 09:26:06 PM
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.
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Post by: mossback91 on April 27, 2008, 10:02:10 AM: I believe Jay was selling his for 400 bucks
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Post by: Rhinoron247 on April 27, 2008, 11:46:02 AM: 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.
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Post by: Alchase on April 27, 2008, 12:05:26 PM: 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.
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Post by: MountainWalk on April 27, 2008, 01:33:23 PM: 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.
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Post by: Slenk on April 27, 2008, 01:38:02 PM: 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
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Post by: Bofire on April 27, 2008, 03:20:18 PM: :)TIKKA :IBCOOL:
Carl
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Post by: coyotemadness on April 27, 2008, 03:53:07 PM: 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.
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Post by: Ingwe on April 27, 2008, 10:31:44 PM: Tikka T3 lite. I have two, a 30-06 and a .338 win mag. They are light weight, easy to carry and very accurate.
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Post by: zackmioli on April 28, 2008, 12:03:01 AM: 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! 8)
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: bankwalker on April 28, 2008, 12:22:42 AM: Quote from: Rhinoron247 on April 27, 2008, 11:46:02 AM
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?
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Post by: Slider on April 28, 2008, 09:15:00 AM: You might look at a good used upper end Rifle? ;)
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Post by: Tony 270WSM on April 28, 2008, 12:40:22 PM: Have heard many great things about Savages, but they sure are Uuuuugleeeeeey lol. I love Browning ABolts, but a lot of people don't. Averaged 3/4 with mine overall, light and reasonably priced. Hard to go wrong with a Remington and though a little pricey, Winchester is coming back again. Heard a lot of great things about Tikka rifles as well.

My best advice, go handle as many as you can and pick the one that feels the best to you.
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Post by: Darek78 on April 28, 2008, 11:14:41 PM: lots of great info...I will take it all into consideration....thanks
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Post by: Intruder on April 29, 2008, 07:55:59 AM: Savage or some of the entry-level Remingtons.
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: thinkingman on April 29, 2008, 09:23:23 AM: Quote from: Intruder on April 29, 2008, 07:55:59 AM
Savage or some of the entry-level Remingtons.
Savage or Tikka.
I own 2 Tikkas and will buy more.
If you buy entry level Remington,(710,770...) assume it's worthless as soon as you leave the store.
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Post by: MountainWalk on April 29, 2008, 09:09:21 PM: thinkinman, my friend. we had a client with a model 710 in 06 kill a booner buck, one shot, at 230sumthin yards.. not my first choice, but the newer 710's are pretty decent rifles.
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: thinkingman on April 30, 2008, 10:27:24 AM: Quote from: MountainWalk338 on April 29, 2008, 09:09:21 PM
thinkinman, my friend. we had a client with a model 710 in 06 kill a booner buck, one shot, at 230sumthin yards.. not my first choice, but the newer 710's are pretty decent rifles.
I'm sure you can get the job done with one, but functionality is not all I look for in a rifle.
You can name your price for a used one.
To each their own.
No insult intended, just helping poster make an informed decision. :dunno:
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: bobcat on April 30, 2008, 06:31:20 PM: I'd take just about anything over a Remington 710.
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Post by: FOsteology on April 30, 2008, 06:34:26 PM: Quote from: bobcat on April 30, 2008, 06:31:20 PM
I'd take just about anything over a Remington 710.

+1

Personally, if funds were tight I'd look for a gently used Win M70 or Rem 700 before I would consider a Stevens 200 or Savage.
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Post by: Red Dawg on April 30, 2008, 06:38:40 PM: I would save a little longer and but a model 700 if you choose to go with remington. Have you checked on gunbroker.com. Always good deals on there if you look hard enough. Things have always went smoothly for my friends and i when we puchased on there.
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: 700xcr on April 30, 2008, 07:39:32 PM: Quote from: Darek78 on April 26, 2008, 09:26:06 PM
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
Whats your Budget for a rifle? Does that include scope,ring and bases?
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Post by: roosterslayer on May 01, 2008, 04:38:51 AM: Go with a basic browning Abolt stalker, about $500. Thats what i am shooting and I can promise you that my next rifle will be a browning as well. Plus my wife really likes her browning micro chambered in 7mm-08!
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Post by: Tony 270WSM on May 01, 2008, 01:48:19 PM: Just saw a 700 SPS SS at Sportsmans for $600.
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: MountainWalk on May 01, 2008, 11:13:05 PM: for some reason, i really dont care for the browning rifle stock. dont care for the looks, the pitch or anything. they can be fine shooters, but far from an ideal rifle to me..
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Post by: Coasthunterjay on May 01, 2008, 11:27:41 PM: Quote from: MountainWalk338 on April 29, 2008, 09:09:21 PM
thinkinman, my friend. we had a client with a model 710 in 06 kill a booner buck, one shot, at 230sumthin yards.. not my first choice, but the newer 710's are pretty decent rifles.

the new 770 isnt a bad rifle either....it is the new updated version of it, and is alot nicer......

But i have a Winchester M70 also and love it....would never get rid of it......
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Post by: MuleySniper on May 02, 2008, 08:47:37 AM: For the money, Id go with a Tikka. Clean, accurate and reliable. :twocents:
MS
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Post by: NORRISKI2 on May 04, 2008, 07:50:09 PM: Tikka T3 for my money. Howa as well.
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Post by: Intruder on May 05, 2008, 02:53:02 PM: 710 is kinda a POS... I was refering to the newer/updated model. Just didn't know it off the top of my head.
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: MikeWalking on May 05, 2008, 04:54:17 PM: Quote
710 is kinda a POS... I was refering to the newer/updated model. Just didn't know it off the top of my head.

You're probably thinking of the 770.

I like the Savage, but the new Marlin Bolt actions are getting real good reviews. Under $400 too.
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Post by: Tony 270WSM on May 05, 2008, 05:42:48 PM: For the money the Weatherby Vanguards are pretty good.
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Post by: coastalghost on May 05, 2008, 05:53:08 PM: Uh oh Tony.....dont tell Jud! Theres still time to recant your statement :chuckle:
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Post by: Tony 270WSM on May 05, 2008, 07:10:21 PM: LOL it's okay Nels, although I may occasionally praise Weatherbys, I just picked up a Remington 700 XCR. Think that speaks for itself lol.
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Post by: 700xcr on May 05, 2008, 07:35:09 PM: Quote from: Tony 270WSM on May 05, 2008, 07:10:21 PM
LOL it's okay Nels, although I may occasionally praise Weatherbys, I just picked up a Remington 700 XCR. Think that speaks for itself lol.
I have the Remington model 700xcr in 270wsm and love it. The only thing I done with it is install a Wyatts single stack box magazine and adjusted the trigger. This gun is very accurate.
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Post by: ThePascoKid on May 16, 2008, 07:36:52 PM: I don't think you can go wrong with any of the rifles mentioned so far, stay away from the mossberg XTR it is a piece of @##!. I shoot remington myself but had a buddy that was just getting into rifle hunting and money was an issue so he bought a mossberg we went on a hunt to SD and two days in the factory scope mount came loose and then the ejector pin broke they sent him a new one after we got home but he ended up missing his first ever buck on that trip because of his rifle's failures.
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Post by: cascademountainhunter on May 22, 2008, 07:38:48 PM: i would get something in a Remington model 700
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: edmondshunter on May 25, 2008, 08:47:48 PM: Rem Mod. 700 ADL Wal-Mart for $389. I have this one in .270w, love it
Have a Rem Mod. 700 sps in 30-06 about $550
A-Bolt Browning, you cant go wrong with those
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Post by: thomasmx on November 08, 2010, 08:12:47 PM: I have a remington 710 7mm. I am not very impressed with the bolt action on the gun. I love everything else though. It seems that the stop for the bolt action to come out is very weak. Or its the end of the bolt action wearing away because if jack a shell out in a hurry you will actually pull the hole action out of the gun! Not a fun way to have to take a second shot at a deer or an elk! it wasnt for me anyways but I still got a 2nd shot and a kill. Sux to do though! Id def go with a 700 model or the TIKKA. The new ruger is steller as well!
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Post by: Jellymon on November 08, 2010, 08:27:42 PM: Tikka is an AMAZING gun for the price!!!!!! Definitely look at them. I own a ruger m77 m2, but my brother has a tikka t3 in 300wsm and it hasn't shot any load over 1". Only downside to the tikka is the 70$ replacement magazine. The rugers are a great deal too, I love mine. Just something about walking through the woods with a 100% American rifle. I have never in 7 yrs had one jam, misfire, or shell fail to eject, and I have worked that bolt pretty quick a couple times.
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: Hyde on November 08, 2010, 09:26:09 PM: Ruger is awfully hard to beat for the $$... The new Hawkeye rifles are really nice. I'm getting one in 7mm-08 before the end of the year. I hear a lot about the Tikka, but aren't they foreign made? I like to keep my $$ in America if I have a choice.
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: PolarBear on November 08, 2010, 09:34:53 PM: Savage or Remington 700! I wouldn't own a Ruger if you gave it to me, but that's just personal preference.
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: Hyde on November 08, 2010, 09:42:02 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on November 08, 2010, 09:34:53 PM
Savage or Remington 700! I wouldn't own a Ruger if you gave it to me, but that's just personal preference.

I wasn't fond of the early models, but the new models are nice looking rifles. What don't you like about them?
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Post by: Jellymon on November 09, 2010, 02:54:41 PM: Yeah, what dont you like about rugers? They are tough and dependable. Mine shoots under moa even with the 7lb trigger. Okay, so the triggers a little heavy, but it dont creep, what else dont you like? I know everyone has their reasons, Im just curious. :P
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Post by: PolarBear on November 09, 2010, 04:57:12 PM: I had a 3 in different calibers (.308, .300 win mag and .22-.250) many years ago when I was still shooting long range and couldnt get any of them to shoot a decent group. No. it wasn't operator error because I could pick up my Browning or H&K and drive nails all day wit them. I didn't like the triggers and the action was too cumbersome. I could fix the workings and the trigger but not the barrels. Like I said, it was a long time ago and I am sure they are better but just not my cup of cheese.
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Post by: Dan-o on November 09, 2010, 05:14:25 PM: Cheap but good = Savage
Sort of cheap but real good = Tikka T2
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Post by: Wile E. Hunter on November 09, 2010, 05:25:38 PM: Quote from: Hyde on November 08, 2010, 09:42:02 PM
Quote from: PolarBear on November 08, 2010, 09:34:53 PM
Savage or Remington 700! I wouldn't own a Ruger if you gave it to me, but that's just personal preference.

I wasn't fond of the early models, but the new models are nice looking rifles. What don't you like about them?

Rugers are "like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get"
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Post by: longrange7mm on November 09, 2010, 05:36:56 PM: Remington 700!
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Post by: Hyde on November 09, 2010, 06:05:36 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on November 09, 2010, 04:57:12 PM
... Like I said, it was a long time ago and I am sure they are better but just not my cup of cheese.

Next time you have a chance, take a look at the new Hawkeye. I'd be interested to know if you think otherwise. I had a stainless 77 left hand 270 a few years ago but never really liked it. I couldn't really figure out why, it just didn't feel good. It shot fine, and after an antelope hunt, I sold it. I really like the feel of the new version. Of course, it they don't shoot, who cares what the feel like...
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Post by: PolarBear on November 09, 2010, 06:08:12 PM: My next one is going to be a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243. I think that I am done buying big bore rifles for a while.
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Post by: Hyde on November 09, 2010, 07:17:30 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on November 09, 2010, 06:08:12 PM
My next one is going to be a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243. I think that I am done buying big bore rifles for a while.

I just got one in 22-250. I like it, but the butt stock is hollow which gives the rifle an unbalanced feeling to me. I'll mount it in a Mcmillan stock soon. I thought about filling in the hollow space with something to try and balance the thing out, and may try that before I go Mcmillan.
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Post by: 700xcr on November 09, 2010, 08:26:51 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on November 09, 2010, 06:08:12 PM
My next one is going to be a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243. I think that I am done buying big bore rifles for a while.
I have one in a 223rem. Accurate rifle.
Title: Re: What brand should I go with...
Post by: 700xcr on November 09, 2010, 08:28:34 PM: Quote from: Hyde on November 09, 2010, 07:17:30 PM
Quote from: PolarBear on November 09, 2010, 06:08:12 PM
My next one is going to be a Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .243. I think that I am done buying big bore rifles for a while.

I just got one in 22-250. I like it, but the butt stock is hollow which gives the rifle an unbalanced feeling to me. I'll mount it in a Mcmillan stock soon. I thought about filling in the hollow space with something to try and balance the thing out, and may try that before I go Mcmillan.
Even with the hoolow stock my 223rem. produces 1/2" groups.
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Post by: birdwacker on November 12, 2010, 06:50:27 PM: TC Icon or venture, tikka t3, savage, marlin xl7,Howa or weatherby vanguard.
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on November 12, 2010, 07:26:10 PM: Biggest bang for the buck is a Marlin XL7. Love my Ruger77 (late 70's vintage with the varminter trigger). I'm sure there's another Ruger in new vintage that I'd like.

-Steve