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... .30-06 and you were starting your rifle collection from scratch, what would you build???
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Either a .25-06 or a .280 Improved... I think. I've been trying to decide which one to go with for my "mountain rifle" for a little over a year. A pile of parts with no direction is an ugly thing:-).
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A .30-06 Ackley.
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Oops, not exactly from scratch. I have a .30-06 already (If you're Big Stick, this is probably the same as starting from scratch ![[Linked Image]](/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif) ).
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How 'bout a 25 Gibbs.
<br> Real close to .257 Wby. speeds, in a non belted case.
<br> Drop it in a micmillan mtn. rifle stock.
<br> Slap on a Leo. 3x9 compact and go mule deer hunting.
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I'd build myself a ham sandwich and quit while I was ahead.
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LOL Bill.
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<br>Another man with unassailable logic. Where do these guys COME from, and who let them in?
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"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." Thomas Paine
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338-06 Ackley Improved.
<br>24" Pac-Nor #6
<br>McMillan M40A1 stock
<br>Badger Ord recoil lug and floorplate
<br>Leupold VX-III 1.5-5x20, heavy duplex
<br>Leupold PRW rings/bases
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That's MUCH better. :0
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I'd swap it for a Ruger. E
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I would build a good 30-06. I would develope a load with a 150 grain Ballistic Tip, one with a 180 Partition, and one with a 220 grain Partition. Put a # 4 contour Shilen barrel, 22 inches, High Tech stock painted grey\black web, black matte teflon on the metal, Timney trigger, Leupold 2.5 x 8 Vari-XIII on Talley's. I would probably use Norma brass and Reloder powder and Federal GM210M primers. Then I would look for a good place to hunt. Oh I forgot, I would make a load with match bullets to use for practice. Then I would look up Rick Bin and rub it in his face saying "I dont have to fireform"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<br>Then I would have to listen to "yeah but I can go faster"
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I would think a 30-06 would be a good start to anyone's rifle collection as is.
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Definately a 25-06Ackley and with zero hesitation...............
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." Thomas Paine
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It would depend on two things; what I wanted to use it for and what was already in my gun cabinet. If it were me, a 280 AI or a 25-06.
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I was assuming this was the first rifle!! If it is a second or third, I would assume I already had the .270 and then I would vote for a .35 Whelen <br> <br>Mike
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I agree with ROTR, no questions asked. 35whelen.
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Darnit E, you beat me too it!
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E, Of course the .30-06 I have IS a Ruger!
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