Any good hinged floor plate guns I can look at?
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I'm just getting a feel for my options at this point, nothing specific. Probably not anything super expensive. I just would like something in my collection at some point; my grandfather lent me a rifle with a hinged floorplate when he first took me hunting and I thought it was really neat but most of the stuff I see looking at bolt guns are usually box mags.
Ok, well any of the above options are available for under 1k, and some are between 3-500.
Did you want a wood stock or synthetic, and any preference to maker?
BigBL87
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My Weatherby Vanguard has a hinged floorplate, it's actually my first non-detachable mag rifle. They do come in 308 as well (mine is 223), that much I do know from when I was looking for a 308 myself. Not sure about 30-06 off hand but I'm assuming they do. Like Loonwulf said, lots of options out there.
Not knowing anything else, I will say this beauty struck my fancy when I was looking around in response to your question.
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/pro...-308-winchester-24-barrel-51-rounds?a=1789607
Not knowing anything else, I will say this beauty struck my fancy when I was looking around in response to your question.
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/pro...-308-winchester-24-barrel-51-rounds?a=1789607
John Joseph
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Pre-64 Model 70 in 30-06 Springfield.
Classic.
Classic.
I fluctuate back and forth on that one, I'm good either way I guess.
About as classic as it gets. And you won't find a quality walnut blue rifle with a hinged floorplate much if any cheaper. There are a lot of accurate rifles in the sub $500 range, but a big part of the cost savings is the use of a detachable magazine and cheap synthetic stocks. They shoot just fine, but if aesthetics and function are important it's going to cost more.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...+m70+featherweight+bolt+30-06+springfield+22"
But my personal preference is a bit more practical. SS metal and this is a decent quality synthetic. Much better than the injection molded plastic on many rifles. Street prices on both of these are under $1000.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...+stainless+steel+bolt+30-06+springfield+22+lr
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...+m70+featherweight+bolt+30-06+springfield+22"
But my personal preference is a bit more practical. SS metal and this is a decent quality synthetic. Much better than the injection molded plastic on many rifles. Street prices on both of these are under $1000.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product...+stainless+steel+bolt+30-06+springfield+22+lr
Riomouse911
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I like the hinged floor plan e design myself, something classic about the look. 
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entropy
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I like Ruger 77's, but nothing wrong with the others mentioned so far. Beautiful Model 70, Offhand!
Dave DeLaurant
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You're welcome to look at my Heym/Wards Mauser, but you're about 50 years too late to buy one new.
The triggerguard looks a bit goofy out of the stock -- they took a .308-length action and stretched the magazine box to fit .30-06 and .270 Win. Works fine though. I was able to fit a Timney trigger without altering the bottom metal.
The triggerguard looks a bit goofy out of the stock -- they took a .308-length action and stretched the magazine box to fit .30-06 and .270 Win. Works fine though. I was able to fit a Timney trigger without altering the bottom metal.
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