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Bla bla bla...
Right now, the best gun for any money is on the Campfire for sale at a real affordable price. It is a Tikka (the real Tikkakoski) imported by Ithica years ago. It is an Ithica LSA-65 30-06 and will last a lifetime and outshoot most anything you will get your hands on at any price...
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Savage Axis Part number 19226 in 30-06. list price is $368 brand new with lifetime warranty.
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I'd look for a 700adl or a new Ruger American.
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I like tho old remongton 721's. Nice guns, very accurate, and good deals on the used market
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Right now, the best gun for any money is on the Campfire for sale at a real affordable price. It is a Tikka (the real Tikkakoski) imported by Ithica years ago. It is an Ithica LSA-65 30-06 and will last a lifetime and outshoot most anything you will get your hands on at any price...this from shrapnel
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Right now, the best gun for any money is on the Campfire for sale at a real affordable price. It is a Tikka (the real Tikkakoski) imported by Ithica years ago. It is an Ithica LSA-65 30-06 and will last a lifetime and outshoot most anything you will get your hands on at any price...this from shrapnel That's a great one, plus an Interarms 06 listed in classifieds...both great guns.
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By definition, you can't call something a "value rifle" then complain about the stock feeling cheap, or the metal finish not on par with an $800 gun.
But, just cause it's a value gun, doesn't mean that function and accuracy have to suffer or be lousy.
That all being said, Ruger American hands down. Next step up would be a T3 (former version on clearance)
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Howa 1500, from Whitakers... $329.00
Short Action Smoker will take good care of Campfire Members and their friends...
While I like the Marlin X7, since I have one... I'd still recommend the Howa... accurate, accessories available and they also are NOT out of Production. That's my take also. You said, "value gun" in the OP. Value doesn't mean 'cheapest' to me. I'll have NONE of the RARs or Salvages. Cheap, yes, value ? try to resell? I've had several Howas ( S-W; Wby Vanguard ) there is VALUE and quality. I'd also suggest as someone else has, Pawn Shops. Sometime you can find fantastic deals. Jerry
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guns last a long time get a good one.
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I offered this rifle up to the OP, but it isn't what he wants for his friend. However, since this thread isn't dying I'll shamelessly pimp it one more time. Just in case someone else might be interested, just PM me about it. Winchester M670 .30-06 rifle that I dropped into a Winchester WinLite stock made by McMillan. It also has a 3-9X40 Burris FFII LRS (lighted reticle) Ballistic-Plex. The stock is camo Krylon paint and it's spot bedded at the recoil lug as well. It isn't the lightest or prettiest rifle but it's a good solid hunting rifle with a lot of years left in it! 8lbs 7.1oz with five rounds of 150 grain .30-06 ammunition and Allen speed sling. Win 670 .30-06, McMillan stock, Burris FFII ad in Campfire classifieds!
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@Taylorce1,
That is NOT a new "bargain" rifle. That is a used high quality shooter for not a lot of money!!!! The stock and scope alone is worth your asking price. Wish I had the funds.
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Taylor & others -
It's been a long time---so I might show my ignorance.
Is there a difference in the barreled actions of 670s & 70s?
I haven't seen a 670 in yrs but I've had em long ago.
I thot the main diff was in the stocks!
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Taylor & others -
It's been a long time---so I might show my ignorance.
Is there a difference in the barreled actions of 670s & 70s?
I haven't seen a 670 in yrs but I've had em long ago.
I thot the main diff was in the stocks!
Jerry The 670 has a blind magazine and I'm guessing a cheaper birch stock. Also they either had a 3 position wing safety like mine, or a 2 position slide safety similar to a M700. That's about all I know about them, and most of the ones I've seen were either .30-06 or .270 Win. I've been told they were chambered in other cartridges. I bought this as pretty much a barreled action, didn't think I'd win it off of gunbroker. I placed the only bid, still at my asking price I'm not quite breaking even if someone buys it. I was putting it together for someone else, but they decided to go a different path with their life. If I didn't have a classic FWT .30-06 in a McMillan edge I'd probably keep this one.
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Need advice on best "value bolt-action 30-06" One that will be kept and used for the remainder of his life with no issues or problems. I suggest looking out for a Husqvarna with a 98 mauser action as they can still be had at reasonable prices...or a similar second hand 98, no need to purchase new...just well.
These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.
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Something like that would be my choice if I was starting over, but might be hard to find in some areas. That Mark X Shrap pointed out looks great.
Another good choice in a new rifle would be one of the discontinued Hawkeye All Weathers. They're rock solid reliable and almost bomb-proof. Haven't seen any '06s of late, but CDNN still has 7-08s, a great choice. Can't look at them too often, 'cause as my wife says, the money in my pocket starts "jumping".
What fresh Hell is this?
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"Jumping"...mine doesn't stick around long enough to do that.
These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.
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The 670 has a blind magazine
and I'm guessing a cheaper birch stock.
Also they either had a 3 position wing safety like mine, or a 2 position slide safety...
and most of the ones I've seen were either .30-06 or .270 Win. I've been told they were chambered in other cartridges. .
Man this takes me back to the 70s so my 'rememberER' isn't too good. The ones I had did have ADL style mags. The 'hardwood' stocks were stained somewhat darker. Mine had the Win 3 position safeties. I know 1 of mine was in 243 W and I 'think' the other one was 270. ?? The 243 was a good looking rifle and shot very well. IMO your rifle is quality + the UPgrades make it more desirable. Jerry
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Ruger American All Weather SS .270 $299.99 from Whittakers (amazing for a SS rifle).
Been watching that for awhile, now there's one less. It's so easy. Click click layaway click $47 done.
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I'd suggest looking for a used Savage. Earlier this year I picked up a Model 11FXP3 manufactured in 2004 for $295. It shoots .5" groups with both factory and hand loads. I did have to buy a new spring for the AccuTrigger because a previous owner buggered it up.
This is the third Savage I've worked with and all have shot very well.
.30-06 or .308 will provide the widest assortment of ammo choices and generally lower prices than most other choices.
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No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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