Need help choosing a 30 06
01-18-2009, 02:35 PM
#15
Spike
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RE: Need help choosing a 30 06
ORIGINAL: kendradad
You get what you pay for, good luck.
You get what you pay for, good luck.
01-18-2009, 02:49 PM
#16
Fork Horn
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RE: Need help choosing a 30 06
Thanks for all the helpful replies so far. I saw a Savage 111 with scope advertised locally for $325, and I may call and see if I can make a bargain.
I do not quite get the folks that scoff at trying to buy a basic bargainhunting rifle. From all I have read, from discussing it with my neighbor, and from my experience this season (I borrowed my neighbor's 30 06 and took a doe), most shots at deer here on the east coast are from 100 yards or less. It seems to me that you do not need a super accurate rifle or a top quality scopeto make a good killing shot from 100 yards (the deer I took was a 40 yard shot).
I do not quite get the folks that scoff at trying to buy a basic bargainhunting rifle. From all I have read, from discussing it with my neighbor, and from my experience this season (I borrowed my neighbor's 30 06 and took a doe), most shots at deer here on the east coast are from 100 yards or less. It seems to me that you do not need a super accurate rifle or a top quality scopeto make a good killing shot from 100 yards (the deer I took was a 40 yard shot).
01-18-2009, 03:45 PM
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: central Ky
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RE: Need help choosing a 30 06
I think what they're trying to do is steer you toward a rifle/setup that you'll be happy with the rest of your life without feeling the need to upgrade later. Having said that, the Marlin XL-7 and Savage 110 are both good rifles for the money. I personally bought a Marlin XL-7 for gift to a buddy, and liked it so well, bought another 1 for myself as a beater/loaner rifle.
01-18-2009, 04:45 PM
#18
Giant Nontypical
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RE: Need help choosing a 30 06
It seems to me that you do not need a super accurate rifle or a top quality scopeto make a good killing shot from 100 yards (the deer I took was a 40 yard shot).
01-20-2009, 03:00 AM
#19
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Fingerlakes Region of New York State
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RE: Need help choosing a 30 06
ORIGINAL: Sniggle
Thanks for all the helpful replies so far. I saw a Savage 111 with scope advertised locally for $325, and I may call and see if I can make a bargain.
I do not quite get the folks that scoff at trying to buy a basic bargainhunting rifle. From all I have read, from discussing it with my neighbor, and from my experience this season (I borrowed my neighbor's 30 06 and took a doe), most shots at deer here on the east coast are from 100 yards or less. It seems to me that you do not need a super accurate rifle or a top quality scopeto make a good killing shot from 100 yards (the deer I took was a 40 yard shot).
Thanks for all the helpful replies so far. I saw a Savage 111 with scope advertised locally for $325, and I may call and see if I can make a bargain.
I do not quite get the folks that scoff at trying to buy a basic bargainhunting rifle. From all I have read, from discussing it with my neighbor, and from my experience this season (I borrowed my neighbor's 30 06 and took a doe), most shots at deer here on the east coast are from 100 yards or less. It seems to me that you do not need a super accurate rifle or a top quality scopeto make a good killing shot from 100 yards (the deer I took was a 40 yard shot).
Contrary to what some people are saying, the 111 Savage is an inexpensive rifle but very dependable and very accurate. The scope isn't all that great, but it works. I replaced mine with a Burris. I am totally amazed as to why a lot of people think if you don't pay 1000.00 plus for a rifle, it's junk.