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May not be his cup of tea but look at the Sauer 100xt. Solid synthetic stock, great trigger and amazingly accurate. Weighs roughly 6 1/2 lbs but you can add weight as needed for desired balance. $500-600 price tag makes it just beg for hard use. What’s not to like?

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Originally Posted by strosfann
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This ‘06 w/ Zeiss scope would get the job done and leave plenty in the bank - could even upgrade to a McMillan w/ money to spare if so inclined.

Hard pressed to do much better for his stated desire. I might go Brown or Bansner over McMillan but any would work. Or, he could leave it in the all terrain tupperware it currently sits in (perfectly functional) and buy whatever $1200 scope BobbyTomek recommends.

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There have been a lot of good suggestions. Have your friend get an SWFA 3-9 HD, mount it on any of the aforementioned and others chambered in 30-06 (non-negotiable caliber of OP) and you will have a lot of money left over for ammo and other accessories.

I would say that if one can't hit a deer with a 30-06 at distance from 30 to 350 yards (as stated criteria by the OP) then it is not the cartridge that "can't hang", it is the operator. Reading comprehension helps on an internet forum. O.K. everybody, wait for it........


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Originally Posted by Texson2
May not be his cup of tea but look at the Sauer 100xt. Solid synthetic stock, great trigger and amazingly accurate. Weighs roughly 6 1/2 lbs but you can add weight as needed for desired balance. $500-600 price tag makes it just beg for hard use. What’s not to like?

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forever tack driver schitt old sako a7 synthetic if weight isn"t a concern find one with a soft touch stock got a 30-06 270 300wsm never had a single issue with a vx 2 with an m1 dial run ya under 1500


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Here`s a good one !
Not really an Ultralight compared to a Kimber Mountain Ascent. smile

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how about a pre 64 feather weight in 30/06 and a good scope I like Leopold and still have money for ammo

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Originally Posted by WB300
Where in Alabama are you? I'm in GA and about to list a Sako 75 Finnlight in 30-06. Comes with 1" and 30mm rings with optilock bases. Barrel is a tad over 20" which is great for stands or box towers. Heck, I even have some factory rounds I can throw in to get ya going. Looking to get $1K for it.

I had a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x32 on top and that was my bomb proof do all rifle. Shoulder surgery has taken the 06 out of my game, so its gotta go. The NXS would just put him over budget, but he could put a NF SHV 3-10x42 with illumination on it and come in under budget. Total weight should be between 7.5 and 8.5 pounds. Not lightweight and not too heavy.



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Not sure what prices are like down there. I’d go with a Kimber Montana wearing a Leupold VX5HD 3-15x44 in Talleys and throw on an extended bolt handle be right in the 7-7.5# mark. 180AB’s

My current go to rifle is a Kimber M.A. in .280ai with a VX6HD 3-18x44 with extended bolt handle and a custom lightweight cheek rest I made. It’s 7# flat unloaded and shoots 140AB’s very well to 500yds so far.

I like going with a light rifle and putting on more scope than I need to get me in that nice shooting/carrying weight.


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Montucky in an 06 will be super fun to shoot about 3 rounds a year out of.

Buy a 6.5 creedmoor Tikka, top it with an swfa, then spend your remaining grand on a pre 64 modelb70 for mastebatory / safe queen purposes if you must.

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I'd get a M70 Featherweight and slap a Meopro or an SHV on it.


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Originally Posted by High_Noon
I'd get a M70 Featherweight and slap a Meopro or an SHV on it.

I like this and make it a 7/08


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I have a Win featherweight as my 30-06, and I have one of those non functioning Leupold VX3’s on it. To be honest I’m not sure how I cope, or hunt at all with that busted Leupold but I digress. It’s not my only hunting rig but sure is one of my favourites. I love the M70, and don’t think you can go wrong. As for the scope, whatever makes him happy. Lots of good functioning glass out there, just make sure not to buy a Leupold all mine are junk lol.

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Rem 700 sporter, stainless
After market stock Mcmillan or HS precision
Trigger tech trigger
Zeiss conquest or Leupold with 50 mm objective lense.
Scope base and rings of your choice


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I'd consider a Tikka T3X Laminate Stainless. Can be had for about $1000 and the stock is rigid and nicer than a lot of synthetics in that price range. Leaves about $1,000 for rings and optic. Hard to be Meopta for glass quality on an optic under $1000. Trijicon make some really nice optics under $1000 as well.


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I would buy the scope I absolutely wanted and in my case that'd be a Nightforce SHV F1 or NX8. Proceeds left after that would help me choose the make/model of rifle.

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Originally Posted by cotis
Bergara, Tikka or Browning. I have a Browning x-bolt stainless synethic in 30-06 with a Leupold VX-6 3-18x, I use it exactly as your friend wants to. IT is my do-all go-to rifle and has never disappointed with both accuracy and optics. Right around $2k.

I have the same X-Bolt with a different scope and it's a great rifle. Can't go wrong with a Tikka T3x SS either.


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