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Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18751980 09/12/23
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KillerBee Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 5,488 Likes: 1	Killed lots of big game with my Sporterized BSA P1917 .30-06 It is a Heirloom and my favorite rifle of all time. It will easily kill any critter on our Continent. Last edited by KillerBee; 09/12/23. KB

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Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? JCMCUBIC #18751981 09/12/23
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10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,934 Likes: 2 Missouri	Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC Originally Posted by RemingtonPeters Tikka Arctic. 308 win though… .... That would be the off the shelf choice I'd make. What's the deal with those abortions they call sights?? The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? beretzs #18752002 09/12/23
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,126 Likes: 12 Battle Born	Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by filmjunkie4ever Winchester Model 70. My vote as well. Yeah, I think it would have to be that, since the op stipulated "iron sights"....: However, my true go to 30-06: It doesn't have to have iron sights to be dependable, nor does it need a real expensive scope on top. As soon as guys realize that, they are golden.. 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: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752023 09/12/23
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OGB Campfire Regular O Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 1,779 NC	My "grab and go anywhere" 30-06 is a T3X. No irons. If I was right-handed it might be the Husqvarna I talked my dad out of for my son. Don't remember the model but it is light and sleek with a Schnable for end. Has irons. Bore size is no substitute for shot placement and Power is no substitute for bullet performance. 458WIN

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752035 09/12/23
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PJGunner Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 12,373 Likes: 1 Tucson AZ	Commercial FN Mauser in a McMillan classic stock. 24" barrel. Only change deeded would be to add a set of iron sights. I've never gotten it to shoot 180 gr. bullet but it will be useable with 220 gr. round nose up to at least 100 yards. Barrel has a slower twist that standard. It was thought to be 1 in 12" but I think it might be slower. Accuracy with 165 gr. bullets is phenomenal. Groups run.50 to .75" with 165 gr. Accubonds. Close runner up is a Husqvarna M640, 24" barrel which just needs the McMillan stock. It already has iron sights. I just need to put the barreled action in a stock to see how it shoots. PJ Last edited by PJGunner; 09/13/23. Our forefathers did not politely protest the British.They did not vote them out of office, nor did they impeach the king,march on the capitol or ask permission for their rights. ----------------They just shot them. MOLON LABE

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Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752103 09/12/23
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,301 Likes: 1 Southwestern Montucky	Mauser 98 action, commercial or military.... Same rifle.... "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? kaboku68 #18752137 09/12/23
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trplem Campfire Regular T Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,084 NE WI	Originally Posted by kaboku68 This is a Husqvarna VPA 640 from the 1950s in 30/06 with a Weaver K4. It weighs like 10lbs but it is accurate and kicks like a 243 Win. I bought it for 450.00 and my father fell in love with it and hunted it for 10 years until his death. Saved me posting the same rifle, down to the sling One of the best $400 purchases I've ever made. I believe it may be featured on the cover of an old Brownells catalog.

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752164 09/12/23
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Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752187 09/12/23
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Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752192 09/12/23
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TBREW401 Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,731	My Higgins model 50, Timney trigger, B&C stock,--- oops doubled Last edited by TBREW401; 09/12/23.

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Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752202 09/12/23
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8MMX57JS Campfire Member Joined: Feb 2023 Posts: 147 Canada	I would go with a Mauser style rifle of some sort. CZ 550, Zastava, Husqvarna and etc. I already have a few in 8mm, that i use with the same purpose some do the 30-06- all around working rifle. Ruger and Winchester would also be a good choice. Last edited by 8MMX57JS; 09/12/23.

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752278 09/12/23
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Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752324 09/12/23
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Blackheart Campfire Ranger B Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 19,255 Likes: 6	Mine's a Ruger M77 Hawkeye all weather. You can add iron sights if you think you need them.

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752344 09/12/23
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Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752376 09/12/23
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bowmanh Campfire Tracker B Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,018 Likes: 2 NW Oregon	I'd use my Model 70 Classic Stainless in a Rimrock/Borden stock with a 3-9x40 Trijicon Accupoint.

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752404 09/12/23
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pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,306 Northern USA	Winchester model 70 with a claw S.S. made in New Haven , sure glad i have one ! LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752512 09/12/23
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Dre Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 3,603 Likes: 2 Nonya	Another tikka T3/x SS . If iron sights are a must, the tikka arctic only comes in 308 or 6.5. Not sure why. But they are specifically built for rough terrain. Didn’t Canada choose the rifle for their rangers? All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752535 09/12/23
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czech1022 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,037 Carthage, Mississippi	Mine is a tang safety Ruger 77, duracoated flat black, B&C synthetic stock, Leupold M8 6x scope. Yes, I know, it doesn't have iron sights, but that fixed 6x hasn't failed me in 40 years! All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing -- Edmund Burke

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18752545 09/12/23
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Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,860 Likes: 4 Clinging to our God and Guns	03, 1917, 98 Mauser. Don't own any of those. Have never had any rifle fail me, never a scope at a critical time. Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!

Re: What’s go to 30-06 rifle? DrDeath #18753438 09/12/23
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Hamrick Campfire Member H Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 305 Hoschton Ga	Ruger Guide Gun is the only stainless rifle with iron sights that I can think of being produced currently.

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