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Which 30-06? #11372163 08/14/16 Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 447 Arkansas Obi_Wan OP Campfire Member OP Obi_Wan Campfire Member Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 447 Arkansas I'm in the market for a 30-06. Can't decide which rifle yet. Trying to decide between a T3 Lite, Encore Pro Hunter, or Ruger. For those with Tikka experience, is the T3 Lite too lite and recoil too heavy? I have some issues with some discs in my neck and don't want to get beat up too much, but I don't want to carry around a log either. The expert at anything was once a beginner. JC

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372194 08/14/16 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 Likes: 1 western VA The remington custom shop ks on the classifieds for under a grand would be what I'd buy. Light enough to carry, heavy enough to not beat the hell out of you and a damn good price.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372235 08/14/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,219 WV E EZEARL Campfire Tracker EZEARL Campfire Tracker E Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,219 WV Don't know what to say except that my .30-06 weighs 6lbs 2ozs and causes me no problems at all. I've had one fusion and one disc replacement in my neck. Still have two marginal ones. What's your Doc say? If your good to go I'd get the Tikka which when set up to hunt should go a bit over 7lbs?

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372239 08/14/16 Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico mudhen Campfire Outfitter mudhen Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 14,104 Boot Heel of New Mexico If recoil is a potential problem, I would go with the Ruger. I have had several over the years and they have all been trouble-free and acceptably accurate, right out of the box. The Hawkeye is light enough to carry comfortably but has enough heft to handle the recoil of even hot loads from a .30-06. JMHO. Ben Some days it takes most of the day for me to do practically nothing...

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372246 08/14/16 Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 5,688 Likes: 1 Orygun H Heym06 Campfire Tracker Heym06 Campfire Tracker H Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 5,688 Likes: 1 Orygun Ruger 77, Remington 700 or go find a good 98 Mauser, or model 70. Then you'll have a classic to hunt with, instead of just another rifle. Not that tikkas as don't shoot well!!!

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372252 08/14/16 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,082 NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI T TATELAW Campfire Tracker TATELAW Campfire Tracker T Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,082 NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI If you want stainless/synthetic, light weight, then go with the Tikka. If you prefer wood/blue and don't mind a little extra weight, go with a Ruger. I have a 25-06 Tikka and the recoil is mild to me. I wouldn't think a 30-06 would be too bad. If it is, a Limbsaver should fix the issue. I own Rugers and Tikkas, though neither in 30-06. Both are great rifles, and I appreciate them for different reasons. The Tikkas do tend to be more accurate right out of the box with no tinkering. Those who must raise their voice to get their point across are generally not intelligent enough to do so in any other way.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372255 08/14/16 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,585 SW PA T tarheelpwr Campfire Regular tarheelpwr Campfire Regular T Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,585 SW PA There's a pre-64 in the classified for about $850 I think. If I was in the market for an /06, I'd be all over it.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372271 08/14/16 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,950 Likes: 3 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,950 Likes: 3 PA I'd go Ruger. They weigh enough to tame the recoil but they aren't 10 pounders when scoped. I wouldn't lug a pre '64 unless it was a Featherweight.

Re: Which 30-06? tarheelpwr #11372284 08/14/16 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,580 Likes: 1 Lake Iliamna Alaska waterrat Campfire Regular waterrat Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,580 Likes: 1 Lake Iliamna Alaska Originally Posted by tarheelpwr There's a pre-64 in the classified for about $850 I think. If I was in the market for an /06, I'd be all over it. Me Too !! I tend to use more than enough gun

Re: Which 30-06? jackmountain #11372291 08/14/16 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,034 Kentucky W woods_walker Campfire Tracker woods_walker Campfire Tracker W Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,034 Kentucky Originally Posted by jackmountain The remington custom shop ks on the classifieds for under a grand would be what I'd buy. Light enough to carry, heavy enough to not beat the hell out of you and a damn good price. This! Rare opportunity...

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372416 08/14/16 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,736 Likes: 1 Palmer, Alaska C Cariboujack Campfire Ranger Cariboujack Campfire Ranger C Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 17,736 Likes: 1 Palmer, Alaska I've mostly had Rugers. I especially like the Mark II Boat Paddle models. I've got a few right now and a Winchester mod 70 Classic stainless. Ruger has just always been my go to gun. NRA LIFE MEMBER GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS ESPECIALLY THE SNIPERS! "Suppose you were an idiot And suppose you were a member of Congress... But I repeat myself." -Mark Twain

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372434 08/14/16 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,796 SE Neb R rainierrifleco Campfire Tracker rainierrifleco Campfire Tracker R Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,796 SE Neb Pre 64 is what I would choose or an old sako l61r

Re: Which 30-06? rainierrifleco #11372451 08/14/16 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,140 Likes: 12 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,140 Likes: 12 Battle Born Originally Posted by rainierrifleco Pre 64 is what I would choose or an old sako l61r Yep, as long as it's a fwt. Not that the std's are a bad thing either. Here's how my list would look: 1. Pre 64 model 70 fwt 2. Professionally sporterized m1917 3. Older Sako 4. Husqvarna 1600 lightweight 5. Interarms MK X 6. Ruger m77 MKII or Hawkeye 7. Kimber montana Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372472 08/14/16 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15,565 Michigun 2muchgun Campfire Ranger 2muchgun Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15,565 Michigun Ruger....cuz I don't like T/Cs or Tikkas.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgpZ0fUixs

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372567 08/14/16 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,210 Likes: 5 K1500 Campfire Tracker K1500 Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,210 Likes: 5 I have the tikka and don't think it kicks too bad, but I don't have disc issues either. If you have issues, why not look toward a 7-08 or even a .243. No sense in injuring your neck for not much gain in the field...

Re: Which 30-06? K1500 #11372583 08/14/16 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,209 Likes: 3 Willamette Valley, Oregon P Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,209 Likes: 3 Willamette Valley, Oregon Tikka all day. Limbsaver tames the recoil mightily. http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=565553&highlight= P Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Member #547 Join date 3/09/2001

Re: Which 30-06? Pharmseller #11372612 08/14/16 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,140 Likes: 12 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,140 Likes: 12 Battle Born Originally Posted by Pharmseller Tikka all day. Limbsaver tames the recoil mightily. http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=565553&highlight= P Nice, I have a pre 64 model 70 fwt that shoots better than that: Can I tape up 2 holes like you did and call it a 3 shot group? Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Which 30-06? K1500 #11372633 08/14/16 Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 447 Arkansas Obi_Wan OP Campfire Member OP Obi_Wan Campfire Member Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 447 Arkansas Originally Posted by K1500 I have the tikka and don't think it kicks too bad, but I don't have disc issues either. If you have issues, why not look toward a 7-08 or even a .243. No sense in injuring your neck for not much gain in the field... I actually have a T/C Encore PH in 7mm-08 and a Rem 700 in 6mm Rem. Killed lots of whitetails with the 6mm. Haven't shot the 7mm-08 yet. LGS is looking for a Tikka T3X in 7mm-08 for me now. Also have 35 Whelen, so 30-06 brass is useable in both. The expert at anything was once a beginner. JC

Re: Which 30-06? bsa1917hunter #11372666 08/14/16 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,209 Likes: 3 Willamette Valley, Oregon P Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,209 Likes: 3 Willamette Valley, Oregon Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter Originally Posted by Pharmseller Tikka all day. Limbsaver tames the recoil mightily. http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=565553&highlight= P Nice, I have a pre 64 model 70 fwt that shoots better than that: Can I tape up 2 holes like you did and call it a 3 shot group? My first rifle was a model 70. Still have it. How much does one cost these days? I'll bet you could buy a Tikka and a decent scope for the same price. As far as the tape, I'm frugal. I tape holes and use the targets again. They don't make those targets anymore. Different range day. My math is a little shaky but I think my groups are smaller. P Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Member #547 Join date 3/09/2001

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372687 08/14/16 Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,605 Likes: 2 Nonya Dre Campfire Tracker Dre Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,605 Likes: 2 Nonya t3 lite in 06 doesn't recoil as bad as you think. I have limb saver on mine and it's no problem. I'm debating on my 14 year old to use it this year on her cow hunt. If you want a TC then the venture with houge stock is very under rated and its heavier stock might absorb the kick little more. Last edited by Dre; 08/14/16. All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372728 08/14/16 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,949 Likes: 5 Georgia J JMR40 Campfire Outfitter JMR40 Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,949 Likes: 5 Georgia Which Ruger, the Hawkeye or American? Based on the price ranges of your other options it looks like you are considering the American. I have nothing against any of the "value" rifles you have listed. I own a few myself. I like the Ruger American as a no frills rifle on a budget. Both the Ruger American and Tikka are borderline too light for 30-06 IMO. But there are high tech recoil pads available for the Tikka that will reduce recoil down to 243 levels. Recoil won't be a problem if you install one of the good recoil pads. My Americans are both short actions, 308 and 223. They come with a pretty decent pad, but I've not shot one in 30-06 so I can't say for sure. But if you want a nicer rifle the Ruger Hawkeye is a close 2nd place finisher to Winchester 70's in my book. Most people don't really want the truth. They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.

Re: Which 30-06? waterrat #11372770 08/14/16 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 Originally Posted by waterrat Originally Posted by tarheelpwr There's a pre-64 in the classified for about $850 I think. If I was in the market for an /06, I'd be all over it. Me Too !! Make it three! The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372777 08/14/16 Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,967 N. Idaho B bigswede358 Campfire Regular bigswede358 Campfire Regular B Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,967 N. Idaho To the OP, Get the one that fits you best. If they are the same I like the Tikka or a used older Remington. Rugers are good, just don't fit me. I have no experience with the T/C.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11372886 08/14/16 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,537 S Sako76 Campfire Tracker Sako76 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,537 Check out a TC Venture, reasonably priced and a 5 shot 1" group guarantee. They usually run a $75 rebate right about now. I have a 6.5x284 and it's a 3/4" shooter. A bud has them in 308, 6.5x284 and 338, all sub 1" shooters. I've also had good luck with Rugers and Remington 700's.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11373052 08/14/16 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,851 Likes: 11 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,851 Likes: 11 West of the Blue Ridge Ruger Hawkeyes are rock-solid reliable, but may take a bit of bedding or barrel channel work to show their best accuracy. Great buys can be found on them online. If used is acceptable, Mark X, FN, Husqvarna and other Mausers are top choices, as are pre64 and M70 Classic models, and as always, older Sakos. Among current push-feeds, Howas and their cousins the Weatherby Vanguards are excellent, if a bit heavy. As far as recoil is concerned, nothing says you have to shoot full-power loads all the time. Light handloads or low-recoil factory stuff can limit the abuse your discs take during practice and a good deal of hunting as well. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11373093 08/14/16 Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,605 Likes: 2 Nonya Dre Campfire Tracker Dre Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,605 Likes: 2 Nonya the action on the ruger American feels like chit to me. Either like it has metal bures in it or sand. It is very rough. I think I've tried to hold about 4 or 5 and something about each one. All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11373238 08/14/16 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,452 Likes: 2 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,452 Likes: 2 NE South Dakota Tikka. But my first choice would be one you didn't mention. An older Remington 700 BDL 1970's or older. I don't like Ruger's stock design: It doesn't fit me. Others do like Ruger's stocks. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11373353 08/15/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,179 Likes: 1 On the Santa Fe Trail T taylorce1 Campfire Tracker taylorce1 Campfire Tracker T Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,179 Likes: 1 On the Santa Fe Trail Since everyone is mentioning the Campfire classifieds, I have an 06 for sale. It is a M670 Winchester and isn't as light as a Tikka, but it isn't heavy either. I do have the barreled action sitting in factory Winlite stock made by McMillan.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11373418 08/15/16 Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 348 Little Rock, Arkansas B Bisley Campfire Member Bisley Campfire Member B Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 348 Little Rock, Arkansas I have a Browning X-bolt that I like more and more each day. The looks are a bit racey but it fits like a glove. Set up to hunt I'm at 8 pounds, the recoil is not a problem. 1" 5 shot groups are the norm. I'll duck and cover now.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11373529 08/15/16 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,044 Kpt.,TN , Montgomery, Co, VA bea175 Campfire 'Bwana bea175 Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,044 Kpt.,TN , Montgomery, Co, VA I have the Browning LH A-Bolt SS with the Boss. The Boss in my opinion looks like chit but it definitely works. This rifle groups every thing i have tried in it under an inch. A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11373732 08/15/16 Joined: May 2003 Posts: 20,494 South Central Manitoba T the_shootist Campfire Ranger the_shootist Campfire Ranger T Joined: May 2003 Posts: 20,494 South Central Manitoba Can't believe I am suggesting a 308 with TSX 150 grainers in a TIKKA. The TIKKA part is great. I found a good load for my wife's '06. 150 TSX with 47 gr of H4895. Lethal as a heart attack. She billed a nice buck at 200 yards, and a nice bull moose at 60 yards with her older TIKKA in 30-06. She weighs 130 ish and says the recoil is quite manageable. "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23) Brother Keith

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11374600 08/15/16 Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,082 NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI T TATELAW Campfire Tracker TATELAW Campfire Tracker T Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,082 NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth.../1/Interarms_Mark_X_30-06_-_Stout#UNREAD Those who must raise their voice to get their point across are generally not intelligent enough to do so in any other way.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11374726 08/15/16 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,305 Likes: 3 North Carolina W wilkeshunter Campfire Outfitter wilkeshunter Campfire Outfitter W Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,305 Likes: 3 North Carolina Hard to beat a Ruger Hawkeye.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11374751 08/15/16 Joined: May 2015 Posts: 309 Tn D dh84 Campfire Member dh84 Campfire Member D Joined: May 2015 Posts: 309 Tn I bought a M-77 about 15 years ago just as they were discontinuing the stainless laminated model. I love it. It is very accurate. The only issue with it is my velocities seem to be a little low.

Re: Which 30-06? the_shootist #11374759 08/15/16 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,209 Likes: 3 Willamette Valley, Oregon P Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter Pharmseller Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,209 Likes: 3 Willamette Valley, Oregon Originally Posted by the_shootist Can't believe I am suggesting a 308 with TSX 150 grainers in a TIKKA. The TIKKA part is great. I found a good load for my wife's '06. 150 TSX with 47 gr of H4895. Lethal as a heart attack. She billed a nice buck at 200 yards, and a nice bull moose at 60 yards with her older TIKKA in 30-06. She weighs 130 ish and says the recoil is quite manageable. Funny you should post this, I just bought the last T3 Superlite .308 that Sportsman's had at their location. They're moving pretty fast. P Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Member #547 Join date 3/09/2001

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11374827 08/15/16 Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 366 A akmtnrunner Campfire Member akmtnrunner Campfire Member A Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 366 My apologies to the OP, but I have to ask: if recoil is an issue, why not go less than a 30-06 when several smaller cartridges can perform similarly? 308 has been mentioned, but there's also the 7-08, 280, 270, and the 6.5's that are really interesting and developing quite the reputation for game getters. If weren't stuck in Alaska and having to hunt big moose and maybe a bear (poor me), I'd be all over a 6.5 something.

Re: Which 30-06? akmtnrunner #11374864 08/15/16 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,231 Likes: 2 Winchester ID K kenster99 Campfire Tracker kenster99 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,231 Likes: 2 Winchester ID Go to a gunshow and find a sporterized Springfield. I guess they will always be my favorite 06.

Re: Which 30-06? akmtnrunner #11374940 08/15/16 Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 447 Arkansas Obi_Wan OP Campfire Member OP Obi_Wan Campfire Member Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 447 Arkansas Originally Posted by akmtnrunner My apologies to the OP, but I have to ask: if recoil is an issue, why not go less than a 30-06 when several smaller cartridges can perform similarly? 308 has been mentioned, but there's also the 7-08, 280, 270, and the 6.5's that are really interesting and developing quite the reputation for game getters. If weren't stuck in Alaska and having to hunt big moose and maybe a bear (poor me), I'd be all over a 6.5 something. As I posted previously, I have a T/C Encore PH in 7mm-08. I'm looking to get a bolt action 7mm-08. But variety is the spice of life and I'm a gun nut, so I like having multiple calibers. I may not get an 06, but I'm thinking on it. The expert at anything was once a beginner. JC

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11375861 08/16/16 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,004 Cave Creek, AZ Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,004 Cave Creek, AZ Originally Posted by Obi_Wan Originally Posted by akmtnrunner My apologies to the OP, but I have to ask: if recoil is an issue, why not go less than a 30-06 when several smaller cartridges can perform similarly? 308 has been mentioned, but there's also the 7-08, 280, 270, and the 6.5's that are really interesting and developing quite the reputation for game getters. If weren't stuck in Alaska and having to hunt big moose and maybe a bear (poor me), I'd be all over a 6.5 something. As I posted previously, I have a T/C Encore PH in 7mm-08. I'm looking to get a bolt action 7mm-08. But variety is the spice of life and I'm a gun nut, so I like having multiple calibers. I may not get an 06, but I'm thinking on it. Nice thing about 30 cal is the variety of bullets. If you want less recoil you can always load it down or go to 150's or 130's or even lighter. Besides, if you don't have at least one -06 you must be a commie or gay. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11376257 08/16/16 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 354 N Central Wa.State. S ScottyO Campfire Member ScottyO Campfire Member S Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 354 N Central Wa.State. I sure do like my T3 SL in .30-06.With a max load of I-4350 and the 165Gr.NPT,it is stupid accurate n not bad to shoot.150 might tame it a bit.Find one to shoot n see iffin ya can handle the recoil.JMHO...ScottyO.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11394405 08/24/16 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,837 Likes: 20 Texas hanco Campfire Savant hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,837 Likes: 20 Texas Buy an old Sako L61. Get one with a Bofors marked barrel or a nice pre 64.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11395267 08/24/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,878 Likes: 11 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,878 Likes: 11 How about a Tikka LSA 65 30-06 with a nice piece of walnut? Bofors barrel. Shoots 155 grain Lapua Scenars into tiny little groups, typical of Tikkas. I know a guy.... THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: Which 30-06? kenster99 #11395306 08/24/16 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 909 Massa2shits K klondike_mike Campfire Regular klondike_mike Campfire Regular K Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 909 Massa2shits Originally Posted by kenster99 Go to a gunshow and find a sporterized Springfield. I guess they will always be my favorite 06. This. Leave the gun, take the canolis.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11395339 08/24/16 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,761 west of the Chesapeake Bay D doctor_Encore Campfire Outfitter doctor_Encore Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,761 west of the Chesapeake Bay The T/C pro hunter will have more recoil than the Tikka. Doc

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11395393 08/24/16 Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 3,589 Likes: 2 Upstate NY River_Ridge Campfire Tracker River_Ridge Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 3,589 Likes: 2 Upstate NY I have 2 Rugers. A MarkII in 243 and a Hawkeye in 338 Federal. I really like both of them. Accurate and rugged. My 30-06 is a Browning X-Bolt. As was said earlier, racy looks but great ergos and very easy to find an accurate load for in everything I have tried. Nice recoil pad too. Wag more, bark less. The freedoms we surrender today will be the freedoms our grandchildren will never know existed. The men who wrote the Second Amendment didn't just finish a hunting trip, they just finished liberating a nation.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11395418 08/24/16 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,228 OMAHA 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana 260Remguy Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 32,228 OMAHA In the bolt action universe, I'm fond of the Husqvarnas built on the 1900 push feed action and despite the general indifference toward them, I like my CLRs and the 30-06 is a fine shooting rifle with good balance. For a woods hunting rifle where a fast(er) follow up shot might be nice to have, it is hard to beat a Remington 6/760/7600. My elk arsenal consists of a CLR and a Remington 760, but in 270, not 30-06.

Re: Which 30-06? hanco #11395456 08/24/16 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 The Sako 61 action I had was just a push feed with a safety that did not control the firing pin! That is a poor design lacking features that a rifleman demands.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11395937 08/24/16 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,340 Justin, TX C cdb Campfire Regular cdb Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,340 Justin, TX I have a thing for the J.C. Higgins Model 50. Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me.

Re: Which 30-06? cdb #11395985 08/24/16 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 From what recall back then when they first came out the M50 had no checkering on it's stock and the M51 did. They were chambered for the 30-06 and 270 and made by High Standard in New Haven, Ct. My late dad had a tool and die shop in the 1940's and made tooling for High Standard. I recall waiting in his car when he got M51's in 06 for himself and his brother. I still have his M51. He was proud that it had an 'FN' action.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11396001 08/24/16 Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,867 S sharpsguy Campfire Regular sharpsguy Campfire Regular S Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,867 I have a left handed Zastava Model 70 in 30-06, and love it. Shoots an inch with Lake city 69 milsurp ammo and slightly better with Federal Fusion off the shelf at 100. Decent wood, great metal work and bluing, controlled feed Mauser and dead on reliable. Trigger adjusted to a crisp, no creep three pounds. Classic wood and blued steel, works like a champ, and yes, I do recommend one.

Re: Which 30-06? Savage_99 #11396105 08/24/16 Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Savage_99 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 14,807 Here is the first one I came across. The bolt handle does not sweep back like ours. This one may be some other action. Sears M50

Re: Which 30-06? Mackay_Sagebrush #11396372 08/25/16 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,265 Likes: 7 W. Texas J JGRaider Campfire Ranger JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,265 Likes: 7 W. Texas Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush How about a Tikka LSA 65 30-06 with a nice piece of walnut? Bofors barrel. Shoots 155 grain Lapua Scenars into tiny little groups, typical of Tikkas. I know a guy.... I've been looking at those on GB and if I buy an '06 this is a slam dunk winner IMO. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11396692 08/25/16 Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 718 S SakoAV Campfire Regular SakoAV Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 718 Obi_Wan, I'd probably stop right here. It's tempting me. The Tikka hunters are sharp dudes. It's difficult to beat Tikka. BTW, you've got the right cartridge dialed in. While I don't own an '06, I do know that it's done everything that can be expected of a rifle cartridge. Eventually, it'll boil down to your preference. One thing I will mention is that while I like light rifles, I don't like shooting them. Even a Featherweight in .308 Win can produce uncomfortable recoil when bench shooting.

Re: Which 30-06? JGRaider #11396759 08/25/16 Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,162 Likes: 4 Central Louisiana D Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,162 Likes: 4 Central Louisiana Originally Posted by JGRaider Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush How about a Tikka LSA 65 30-06 with a nice piece of walnut? Bofors barrel. Shoots 155 grain Lapua Scenars into tiny little groups, typical of Tikkas. I know a guy.... I've been looking at those on GB and if I buy an '06 this is a slam dunk winner IMO. JG, What's that faithful ole 7RM gonna think when you show up with a new '06... Where's yo sensitivity... How you gonna 'splain that one...?? DF

Re: Which 30-06? Savage_99 #11396960 08/25/16 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,340 Justin, TX C cdb Campfire Regular cdb Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,340 Justin, TX Originally Posted by Savage_99 Here is the first one I came across. The bolt handle does not sweep back like ours. This one may be some other action. Sears M50 They had a FN commercial Mauser action and a High Standard chrome lined barrel. They also have an excellent reputation for accuracy. It's funny how some things float your boat and some don't. The Model 50 floats mine. I don't own one and have a 30-06 I like. I hope to get one in the next year or so. Oh, and I like iron sights even though I've never used them on a scoped rifle other than the original sight-in. Last edited by cdb; 08/25/16. Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me.

Re: Which 30-06? Dirtfarmer #11396974 08/25/16 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,265 Likes: 7 W. Texas J JGRaider Campfire Ranger JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,265 Likes: 7 W. Texas Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer Originally Posted by JGRaider Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush How about a Tikka LSA 65 30-06 with a nice piece of walnut? Bofors barrel. Shoots 155 grain Lapua Scenars into tiny little groups, typical of Tikkas. I know a guy.... I've been looking at those on GB and if I buy an '06 this is a slam dunk winner IMO. JG, What's that faithful ole 7RM gonna think when you show up with a new '06... Where's yo sensitivity... How you gonna 'splain that one...?? DF I'VE BEEN LOOKING, NOT BUYING......! It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Which 30-06? JGRaider #11397024 08/25/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,878 Likes: 11 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,878 Likes: 11 Originally Posted by JGRaider Originally Posted by Mackay_Sagebrush How about a Tikka LSA 65 30-06 with a nice piece of walnut? Bofors barrel. Shoots 155 grain Lapua Scenars into tiny little groups, typical of Tikkas. I know a guy.... I've been looking at those on GB and if I buy an '06 this is a slam dunk winner IMO. I think the very vast majority of today's hunters have never heard of them. The stock design is one of the best I have seen on a factory stock. THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11397263 08/25/16 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,265 Likes: 7 W. Texas J JGRaider Campfire Ranger JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,265 Likes: 7 W. Texas Does "this guy" have a deluxe model or the regular one? It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11398207 08/25/16 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,340 Justin, TX C cdb Campfire Regular cdb Campfire Regular C Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,340 Justin, TX Never heard of the Tikka LSA until reading this thread. Don't roll those bloodshot eyes at me.

Re: Which 30-06? cdb #11398230 08/25/16 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 B BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana BobinNH Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 35,900 I remember them as the "Ithaca" LSA. Thought they were a Sako. The 280 Remington is overbore. The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.

Re: Which 30-06? rainierrifleco #11398280 08/25/16 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,442 Likes: 1 SW Georgia G Godogs57 Campfire Tracker Godogs57 Campfire Tracker G Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,442 Likes: 1 SW Georgia Originally Posted by rainierrifleco Pre 64 is what I would choose or an old sako l61r Exactly! I have both and love em! You only live once, but...if you do it right, once is enough.

Re: Which 30-06? BobinNH #11398566 08/25/16 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,265 Likes: 7 W. Texas J JGRaider Campfire Ranger JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,265 Likes: 7 W. Texas Originally Posted by BobinNH I remember them as the "Ithaca" LSA. Thought they were a Sako. Getting technical about it....they were made for Ithaca by Tikka, before Sako owned Tikka. I believe they were being made in the mid to late '60's to early 70's but don't quote me on those exact dates. You get the idea though. They are very well made, I'm certain of that. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Which 30-06? JGRaider #11398846 08/26/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,878 Likes: 11 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,878 Likes: 11 Originally Posted by JGRaider Originally Posted by BobinNH I remember them as the "Ithaca" LSA. Thought they were a Sako. Getting technical about it....they were made for Ithaca by Tikka, before Sako owned Tikka. I believe they were being made in the mid to late '60's to early 70's but don't quote me on those exact dates. You get the idea though. They are very well made, I'm certain of that. Exactly on the money. Ithaca was the importer. They were built by Tikka, and are seriously nice rifles, that almost nobody knows about. Very nice walnut stocks that when you handle it you know immediately that the person who designed it was a shooter. Bofors steel barrel. Great shooters. One of the true "sleepers" of the rifle world. THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11399671 08/26/16 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 8,662 back home in Potter Co. PA O old_willys Campfire Outfitter old_willys Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 8,662 back home in Potter Co. PA Tikka with Limbsaver pad and it will not beat you up. Ted

Re: Which 30-06? kenster99 #11399728 08/26/16 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,140 Likes: 12 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,140 Likes: 12 Battle Born Originally Posted by kenster99 Go to a gunshow and find a sporterized Springfield. I guess they will always be my favorite 06. I like that. My favorites are the M1917 sporters, when done right. The 1903's are damn good rifles too. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11399829 08/26/16 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,176 Likes: 1 Georgia Mathsr Campfire Tracker Mathsr Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,176 Likes: 1 Georgia I have had a bunch of the newer made rifles, but have settled on a Husqvarna for my 30/06. I just find it hard to get excited about a stainless steel and plastic hunting rifle. The action is smooth as butter, it's made of blued steel with a walnut stock and shoots better than I can hold. The best part is it was priced in the same range as the Ruger American. I'd buy another tomorrow, if I ran across it. Harry

Re: Which 30-06? JGRaider #11399880 08/26/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,878 Likes: 11 M Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger Mackay_Sagebrush Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,878 Likes: 11 Originally Posted by JGRaider Does "this guy" have a deluxe model or the regular one? A standard one (I think) as I have never paid any attention to the deluxe versions. THE CHAIR IS AGAINST THE WALL. The Tikka T3 in .308 Winchester is the Glock 19 of the rifle world. The website is up and running! www.lostriverammocompany.com

Re: Which 30-06? Savage_99 #11399891 08/26/16 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,851 Likes: 11 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,851 Likes: 11 West of the Blue Ridge Originally Posted by Savage_99 Here is the first one I came across. The bolt handle does not sweep back like ours. This one may be some other action. Sears M50 That must be a very early version. Both of the ones I had had the same bolt handle as a typical FN Supreme, swept back with a checkered flat on the knob. I'd think it was a replacement bolt, but the same seller has an identical .270 listed. My F.I. 1948 has the swept back bolt. Gotta wonder what the dates are on these, and if they're "c" or "h" collars. EDIT: My bad. Only one rifle. For some reason, it appears in the additional items section as well as the main listing. Another difference I noticed is that the rear sight is dovetailed into the barrel just in front of the receiver, rather than fitted into a dovetail adapter screwed to the barrel. Curiouser and curiouser. Last edited by Pappy348; 08/27/16. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11399910 08/26/16 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,397 J jobyjob Campfire Tracker jobyjob Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,397 X-bolt

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11400189 08/26/16 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,433 David_Walter Campfire Ranger David_Walter Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,433 T3 Super lite stainless fluted on sale at sportsmans warehouse , with a limb saver pad. Of course, an older Tikka LSA or Sako is pretty hard to beat, too. I love my super lite in 308, but have a Remington 722 in 308 that is my all time favorite. It was made the year of my birth and I'm 12 animals for 13 attempts with it. “Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.

Re: Which 30-06? Mathsr #11400335 08/26/16 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,950 Likes: 3 PA moosemike Campfire Outfitter moosemike Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 13,950 Likes: 3 PA Originally Posted by Mathsr I have had a bunch of the newer made rifles, but have settled on a Husqvarna for my 30/06. I just find it hard to get excited about a stainless steel and plastic hunting rifle. The action is smooth as butter, it's made of blued steel with a walnut stock and shoots better than I can hold. The best part is it was priced in the same range as the Ruger American. I'd buy another tomorrow, if I ran across it. I agree. I've owned four of them. Three .30-06's. If I were picking from current production I would go with the Tikka T3.

Re: Which 30-06? Mathsr #11400893 08/27/16 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,140 Likes: 12 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,140 Likes: 12 Battle Born Originally Posted by Mathsr I have had a bunch of the newer made rifles, but have settled on a Husqvarna for my 30/06. I just find it hard to get excited about a stainless steel and plastic hunting rifle. The action is smooth as butter, it's made of blued steel with a walnut stock and shoots better than I can hold. The best part is it was priced in the same range as the Ruger American. I'd buy another tomorrow, if I ran across it. Amen, that is a damn good one right there. All anyone would ever need in a hunting rifle. I had a chance to buy one at $400.00 and should have, but you snooze you loose. I also know a girl that bought a lightweight 1600 270 Winchester for $350.00. Every bit as good/functional as a pre 64 model 70, but at a fraction of the cost.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11400939 08/27/16 Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 718 S SakoAV Campfire Regular SakoAV Campfire Regular S Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 718 About five years ago, I was in a So Cal gun shot. Yeah, I know. We still have a few left. Anyway, there was a Pre-'64 Winchester chambered in .270 Win (Jack O'Connor special) on the rack. It had a era-appropriate scope (read: needed an updated model). It was in good condition. The shop was asking a grand for the rifle. I picked it up. It was one heavy gun. I decided to stick with the 2 .270 Win rifles I have. Pre-'64 Winchester Model 70's were hand fitted, I believe. I might be wrong. Anyway, they were the gold standard at one time. Just as gold changes hands, so do standards. Computer-aided manufacturing has taken human error out of production. Now even a promotional rifle will shoot well. In fact, I have a friend who bought a Remington promotional rifle. That darn thing didn't know it was a promotional rifle. It shot like it was custom made.

Re: Which 30-06? SakoAV #11401028 08/27/16 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,140 Likes: 12 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,140 Likes: 12 Battle Born Originally Posted by SakoAV About five years ago, I was in a So Cal gun shot. Yeah, I know. We still have a few left. Anyway, there was a Pre-'64 Winchester chambered in .270 Win (Jack O'Connor special) on the rack. It had a era-appropriate scope (read: needed an updated model). It was in good condition. The shop was asking a grand for the rifle. I picked it up. It was one heavy gun. I decided to stick with the 2 .270 Win rifles I have. Pre-'64 Winchester Model 70's were hand fitted, I believe. I might be wrong. Anyway, they were the gold standard at one time. Just as gold changes hands, so do standards. Computer-aided manufacturing has taken human error out of production. Now even a promotional rifle will shoot well. In fact, I have a friend who bought a Remington promotional rifle. That darn thing didn't know it was a promotional rifle. It shot like it was custom made. Throw the hook out for someone else... Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Which 30-06? bsa1917hunter #11401046 08/27/16 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,851 Likes: 11 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,851 Likes: 11 West of the Blue Ridge Nice work. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Which 30-06? Obi_Wan #11401237 08/27/16 Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,145 Jacksonville, FL richardca99 Campfire Regular richardca99 Campfire Regular Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,145 Jacksonville, FL Ignore the rest of these suggestions and find yourself a Model 70 Classic (5 digit serial number) with or without the BOSS (I actually like them). Then load up 57.5 grains of H4350 with any good 165-168 bullet and go hunting. You're welcome. Chris