Buying a 30.06

rochelle · 09-07-2005, 10:33 AM

Id like to get a new 30.06 for next year. What would you recommend in the $600.00 and under range?

Vapodog · 09-07-2005, 11:06 AM

I'm a fan of the Winchester M-70 but there's a lot of other gyns out there in that price range. Howa has established a good reputation. Savage is attracting a lot of followers. Remington's pump is a fine gun if bolt actions are not in your liking.

I just bought a fine .30-06 in a Mauser post war action (J C Higgens) for $220. This is a very fine gun so don't be afraid to look around the used market as well.

Vapodog · 09-07-2005, 11:09 AM

I'm looking for a good 3-12 Tasco to put on it.....you know.....something worthy of it's stature!!!

Rebel Hog · 09-07-2005, 11:10 AM

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ORIGINAL: Vapodog

I'm a fan of the Winchester M-70 but there's a lot of other gyns out there in that price range. Howa has established a good reputation. Savage is attracting a lot of followers. Remington's pump is a fine gun if bolt actions are not in your liking.

I just bought a fine .30-06 in a Mauser post war action (J C Higgens) for $220. This is a very fine gun so don't be afraid to look around the used market as well.

I have a J.C.Higgins .30-06Mod.51, madeby Husqvarna. Vapo, yours must be a
Mod.50?

Vapodog · 09-07-2005, 11:16 AM

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Vapo, yours must be a
Mod.50?

Yup.....a dirt cheap gun and a very fine action.

Rebel Hog · 09-07-2005, 11:53 AM

My dad bought mine in the 50's at Sears&Roebuck for my birthday.Believe it
was under $100..

Vapodog · 09-07-2005, 12:24 PM

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ORIGINAL: Rebel Hog

My dad bought mine in the 50's at Sears&Roebuck for my birthday.Believe it
was under $100..

Is it for sale?????

Vapodog · 09-07-2005, 12:27 PM

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ORIGINAL: rochelle

Id like to get a new 30.06 for next year. What would you recommend in the $600.00 and under range?

Sorry about the hijacking.....back to your post:

What action do you want.....Bolt action, Pump, semo auto, break action...what type do you want?

handloader1 · 09-07-2005, 11:46 PM

I would go with a Winchester Model 70 Classic Sporter, Feather Weight, or Compact.

I own a JC-Higgins Model 51, and according to my resurch the rifle was made at Fabric National in Belgium. Check out "Rifles Of The World" by John Walter.

Good luck.

eldeguello · 09-08-2005, 07:10 AM

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ORIGINAL: rochelle

Id like to get a new 30.06 for next year. What would you recommend in the $600.00 and under range?

Look at the Weatherby Vanguard- it is a Howa with an accuracy guarantee!