Best .30/06

[csaws]

Who makes it? As a side note I prefer older guns to new.

 

[RNB65]

M1903 Springfield. Is that old enough for ya?

 

[aka108]

You're going to get as many answers as there are makes and models of rifles. The best is one that feels right to you and gives you the accuracy you expect. This can be anything from a inexpensive military surplus piece to a $20,000 custom. I don't really think there is a answer to the question.

 

[jackdanson]

Best for what? Hunting, target, combat, home defense? Auto, bolt, single?

Garand, imho, if you are keeping it relatively cheap.

Bolties open a whole new argument.

M1903 Springfield. Is that old enough for ya?

+1

 

[Vern Humphrey]

For years the classic target and hunting rifle in .30-06 was the Model 70 Winchester. Get a 'pre-64 Winchester and your won't be disappointed.

 

[TexasRifleman]

Best? Garand.

Best for hunting? Browning BAR Safari

 

[Bartkowski]

Winchester model 70 is a fine gun pre 64 or not. Remington 700's are good guns too.

You need to tell us what you want the gun to do.

 

[skinewmexico]

I have a pre-64 Model 70 that was my dads. Gorgeous gun, and every one of my new Savages will out shoot it, by a substantial margin.

 

[USSR]

Winchester Model 70 Match Rifle with Redfield International Sights.

Don

 

[RonE]

1917 Eddiestone enfield? Heck, who knows.....Perhaps a BAR (the military BAR)....

 

[Rugerlvr]

Springfield Armory, Winchester, International Harvester, Harrington & Richardson...

Oh, an M1 Garand of course.

 

[doubleg]

Winchester M1895

 

[strat81]

M1 Garand.

 

[kcmarine]

Couldn't resist

 

[wheelgunslinger]

I would have thought this would have turned into a slapfight by now...
You guys disappoint..l

 

[Captal_de_Buch]

As far as I'm concerned there is only one 30-06 worth having..

 

[TexasRifleman]

I would have thought this would have turned into a slapfight by now...

Surprising huh?

Looks like it's a slam dunk for the Garand.

 

[threefeathers]

I have 3. A nice 1903 Springfield in original condition, a Garand in Service rifle condition, and an older Savage in good condition. I like them all and the Savage is the one I carry in the bush as a critter gun. With a 190 grain Silvertip it will take a Brown Bear if necessary.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I cut my teeth on the Garand, used one in combat, and have one hanging proudly on the wall. But a pre-'64 Winchester Model 70 is hard to beat for hunting and target work.

 

[eliphalet]

I couldn't tell ya what is best to many variables there, but for a hunting or all around rifle a older Remington 700 is hard to beat for quality and price. I have been hunting deer and elk with one in a '06 over 25 years now and so far I am not feeling the need to look for a replacement.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I have five -- a Ruger M77 bought in the early '70s, a pre-'64 Winchester Model 70, two M1903A3s (one Remington and one Smith-Corona) and a very late H&R M1 Garand.

 

[Omnivore]

The one that fits you, and that you like.

 

[Colt46]

Savage, Weatherby Vanguard, and Howa

All make great, accurate rifles for a decent price.

 

[pccraig]

Garand

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=74303&d=1204909607

 

[ziggy222]

every browning i ever owned