30-06

[Jmacalpine]

Hi all,

I am a newbie here, and a newbie deer hunter. got ten days left to fill my tag for this season (only one per year here in Maine, and it must be a buck, unless you win the lottery for an antlerless deer). Anyway, i am currently using a Winchester 94 in 30-30 which i borrowed from a friend. I am finally comfortable enough with it to attempt to shoot something this year. my question though is regarding next year (never too early to prepare,right?) id like to buy a scoped 30-06, any recommendations for a beginner on budget? I'd prefer relatively modern sporting arms rather than milsurp.

thanks in advance

Jonathan

 

[The Deer Hunter]

What is your budget?

 

[Jmacalpine]

id like to spend $500 max

 

[paintballdude902]

check out marlin, mossberg, stevens, and savage

they are all good priced riflesand come in .30-06

i had my shop order me a marlin xl7 in .30-06 today total was 341 with tax
that leaves you 139 for optics the ones i listed are about that range

id stay away from the lower end remingtons

 

[Jmacalpine]

Thanks paintball, thats a good start.

furthermore, i'd vote paul-nugent for '12 right now if i could.

 

[Ky Larry]

As soon as deer season is over, start checking the used racks at your local gunstores and pawn shops. A lot of good rifles get traded in. Stay away from the cheapo Rems and Savages. You should be able to find a good used Rem, Ruger, Win, or Savage for under $500 with scope.A quality rifle will last you a lifetime and your kids and grandkids will still be enjoying it long after you're gone.

 

[skoro]

id like to spend $500 max

This is an outstanding package deal for a fine 30-06.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/166/products_id/69231

 

[jpwilly]

I'd go Savage package deal or get the Mossberg ATR. BTW my ATR shoots 3/4" groups at 100yrds with Federal 150gr SP Power Shok $12.97 at Wally World!

 

[paintballdude902]

the weatherbys feel rather heavy to me but are darn good guns if you dont mind the weight its a good choice

jp do you like your atr?

i held and fired one or two and just didnt like it much i have nothing against mossberg but it just didnt feel good

 

[hadmanysons]

Stay away from the cheapo Rems and Savages.

Much agreed. I have a Remington 710 (came with a scope). Not terrible but could have done much better for same price or less.

 

[SimpleIsGood229]

A word of advice: the scope you pick is far more important than the rifle it's mounted on. If you have to, buy a quality scope, then buy a used rifle from a pawn shop. Never skimp on glass!