Mine was a Savage 170 in 30-30.

If I was outfitting a kid with a new rifle, (in your price range) I'd look hard at a Howa or Bergara in 6.5 Creed or 7mm-08. Since he is going to inherit an 06 why not give him something more mild that he can hone his rifle skills with? The Creed, like it or not is here to stay and there is ammo everywhere for it.


Bore size is no substitute for shot placement and
Power is no substitute for bullet performance. 458WIN