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How about walnut and parkerizing? I know, its not a bolt gun
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Just getting an itch to go with a classic blued action, maybe controlled round fed. What do you say? The best bang for the buck by far would be Husqvarna 'Crown Grade' Mauser sporter. The basic ones with birch stock go for about $350. Second spot would go to High Standard High power rifles made on FN Mauser actions. Small number were made in both .30-06 and .270Win. Some were sold by Sears Roebuck under their own model designation. I have one of these. Made in Belgium FN Mauser, marketed as a JC Higgins Model 50 30-06. Dang nice rifle and very good price.
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No schit,thought it was maple. English,Bastogne or some other "flavor?" Something best termed as 'Cheapazz'....
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My first choice would be a Pre '64 70, Standard, Featherweight, Super Grade, Super Grade Fwt., depending on your tastes and wallet. The J.C. Higgins M50s are nice in the good examples, and won't break the bank. Nothing wrong with the modern M70 if not too late New Haven (I have no first hand data/opinion on the Carolina or Portugal guns.)
Of course the G&H or Sedgley's are truly classic.
Here's one no one has mentioned and I bet some aren't aware of: H&R 340 I believe this was available ONLY in .30-06, and a pretty, tasteful rifle.
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Ruger Express rifle in 30-06. They are nice rifles in design, if a bit 'Ruger' in execution - not that that's bad.
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I'd go with a pre 64 M70 fwt, about as classic american as it gets.
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No schit,thought it was maple. English,Bastogne or some other "flavor?" Something best termed as 'Cheapazz'.... Ah the best kind. For "cheapazz" walnut it look very good.
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Another one I didn't see mentioned. Model 54 Winchester.
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Dang, Dude, you've been holding out on us.
Very nice.
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Pappy, Model 70's just never did anything for me. Always prefered the 54. Suppose because it's more Mauser.
Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
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Since no one else has mentioned it, the Ruger #1. That one does not have especially fancy wood, but shoots very well, and it was my Dad's.
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More Springfield, I'd say. The stock looks noticeably more trim and graceful.
I've often considered de-scoping my M70 and mounting a peep, but the old eyes keep holding me back. I also need one that won't require cutting the stock.
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I like this for a classic. http://montanarifleco.com/?page_id=149I'd like it more with less roll over on the cheek piece, but could still get very used to it. 1903 or 77 both sound nice too. The six lug Weatherby can make a decent LW rig too if that's your fancy.
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+1 Or a Winchester Classic FW if looking factory. If custom a Mauser Small Ring 98 like the Huskies. Springfield 03 or 03-A3 and LR98 like FN Supreme would be nice but heavier. Tough to beat an 84L Super America for the price tho.
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Another one I didn't see mentioned. Model 54 Winchester. That is definitely a WOW rifle...
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There is always the rare 40-72-06...
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Another one I didn't see mentioned. Model 54 Winchester. That is definitely a WOW rifle... Why thank you Sir! That means a lot coming from you! Bob
Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
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The old Remington 721's are pretty solid rifles if you can find one these days. Hard to go wrong with a Pre 64 Model 70 '06. Next, have to determine the vintage you're interested in- Pre War, Transition, 50's/60's, Featherweight, Supergrade, etc..... I own several and I've never regretted carrying them into the field or to the range. Always accurate, always reliable, handle well, appreciated by everyone in camp.
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Another 30/06 from the back of the safe. An oberndorf type B that some smith stuck a nice pre-64 model 70 barrel on. Previous owner said his dad brought it home from Europe at the end of the was and they couldn't find cartridges for the original caliber. Best I could make out was it might have been a 6.5 x 58. I don't know for sure. I installed the Lyman 48 one day at work.
Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored."
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Love that floorplate release. I have an old book on home gunsmithing by Carmichael that shows you how to make one like that. Over my head, I'm afraid.
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