RE: new 30 06
I absolutely HATE the matte finishes Ruger is now putting on their matte stainless and matte blued rifles!!!!!!!!
Subsequently, I would get one of these rifles instead:
1. Savage Weather Warrior with the Accustock and Accutrigger
2. Remington 700 SPS stainless
3. Tikka T3 stainless
For the record, I love the original Ruger MK/IIs with theirstain stainless and beautiful deep gloss bluing.