Quality 30-06
#12
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southern Louisiana
Posts: 304
I have two Remington 700's and a Vanguard at present and have owned Savages, a Sako, CZ's and Brownings---my Vanguard in .300 WSM is possibly the most accurate big bore I've ever owned, [the Howa barreled actions have a very good reputation], the fit and finish and balance is excellent. I am still puzzed by the Remington bashing, every one I've had has been accurate and well made. I did have a Browning A-bolt in 06 that had the barrel channel offset problem--had the same problem with a single shot Browning B78--the Sako was accurate, but so were most of the others at considerably less cost--Savage? very accurate, very plain--the CZ's were exceptional rifles, that would be a very good choice--I just happen to think a good gun should look as good as it shoots so my vote has to be the 700's, a CZ or the Vanguard--can't comment on the Winchesters or the Kimbers, I've never owned one--
#15
We learned the same lesson on the same gun. I got rid of mine after sparing no expense at the gunsmith. I bought a 300 RUM years ago and thought I'd never need that gun again. Darn, I wish I hadn't been that stupid.
#16
My vote is with the Ruger.
I'm biased, I've had a Ruger in '06. It wasn't the rifle I thought it was.
Sold it to a friend, and hes as thrilled with it as any person I know could be. It fits him better than it did me.
I currently hunt with a Ruger in 7mm. It is the rifle I hoped it would be.
It is capable of far better accuracy than I am.
I'm biased, I've had a Ruger in '06. It wasn't the rifle I thought it was.
Sold it to a friend, and hes as thrilled with it as any person I know could be. It fits him better than it did me.
I currently hunt with a Ruger in 7mm. It is the rifle I hoped it would be.
It is capable of far better accuracy than I am.
#20
My first choice would be essentially a tie between the Sako classic and the Model 70. These two rifles are head and shoulders nicer quality rifles than anything else listed.
My next choice would be the Howa/vanguard. Damn fine rifles for the money and perform a heck of a lot better than their price tag would suggest.
Third would be the Remington 700.
My next choice would be the Howa/vanguard. Damn fine rifles for the money and perform a heck of a lot better than their price tag would suggest.
Third would be the Remington 700.