Semi 30-06
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Browning automatic rifles have always had a pretty good reputation, and I think that the new Winchester is really, really similar. Those are the ones that I would look at first. Although for the record, I can't really think of anything bad to say about the Remington.
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=002B&cat_id=031&type_id=218
http://www.winchesterguns.com/prodinfo/catalog/detail.asp?cat_id=531&type_id=008&cat=016C
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_750_woodsmaster.asp
http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?value=002B&cat_id=031&type_id=218
http://www.winchesterguns.com/prodinfo/catalog/detail.asp?cat_id=531&type_id=008&cat=016C
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_750_woodsmaster.asp
You have only few semi auto .30-06 hunting rifles to choose from.
The Browning BAR II is one of the best it has a 4 round detachable box magazine that you insert into the floor plate which swings down.
There is the relatively new Benelli R1 some people seem to love theirs from what I have heard and in checking them out it looks like a good design just like their semi auto shotgun is.
The new Remington 750 is basically a redesigned 7400 you can get it in either an 18 inch or a 22 inch barrel.
Triple K makes about the only reliable 10 round magazine for the Remington rifles it may prove to be just the ticket if one needs more capacity than the factory 4 plus 1 magazine if or when something is coming to chew on you.
Best of luck.
The Browning BAR II is one of the best it has a 4 round detachable box magazine that you insert into the floor plate which swings down.
There is the relatively new Benelli R1 some people seem to love theirs from what I have heard and in checking them out it looks like a good design just like their semi auto shotgun is.
The new Remington 750 is basically a redesigned 7400 you can get it in either an 18 inch or a 22 inch barrel.
Triple K makes about the only reliable 10 round magazine for the Remington rifles it may prove to be just the ticket if one needs more capacity than the factory 4 plus 1 magazine if or when something is coming to chew on you.
Best of luck.
MassMark
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TIMC: You beat me to it! I was just about to type: GARAND... 
Dr. Dickie
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Yup, two words: Ga Rand!
-C4-
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+1 for the Garand. CMP still has them pretty cheap.
Full Clip
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I have an R1 and a Garand. If you want to scope it, don't get a Garand. The R1 doesn't come with iron sights — have to order separate. I love both, but I LOVE the Garand, of course... BTW, you'd get an AWESOME Garand for the price of the Benelli...
dogrunner
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For a HUNTING rifle buy a Browning autoloader. The guns are of first rate quality and quite reliable when used for their intended purpose. I happen to own three, two '06's and a .338.....The only malfunction I have ever had was due to my own idiocy in pushing an extremely heavy bolt gun load thru one of them. That cost me about fifty bucks to repair, but as I said, it was truly my own fault. I would absolutely stake my life on any of those three, and they WILL shoot with most bolt guns, holding well under an inch at 100.
No, they are NOT battle rifles such as the Garand. Neither are they as heavy as that old warrior....(and I went thru basic infantry tng. with one!), but that Garand is NOT as well suited to hunting as the BAR series. For one thing it weighs nearly ten pounds!....Further, in several states, my own included (Florida) it is illegal to use one with standard clips....you gotta get one modified to five rounds or prepare to dump several hundred after your first meeting with Ranger Bob!
In my personal experience (this will draw a lotta flack) the Remington series are problematic in terms of reliability. I have one friend who's had an '06 back to the factory three times. I personally have witnessed repeated failures to feed and have seen two instances where the guns extractors broke causing a really neat malfunction.....One gun was a brand spanking new .280, the other a .270 that cost a friend a really nice buck...Personally wouldn't have one. Shame too, because they really are snappy handling and not bad looking either....Personal belief is that Remington could easily rectify the problem by adopting a tappet system and using far, far less stamped parts, but thats just my take on 'em
I'd suggest you go to a gunshop, handle both, work the action and then make up your own mind.......you'll pay more for the Browning, but you get more too!
No, they are NOT battle rifles such as the Garand. Neither are they as heavy as that old warrior....(and I went thru basic infantry tng. with one!), but that Garand is NOT as well suited to hunting as the BAR series. For one thing it weighs nearly ten pounds!....Further, in several states, my own included (Florida) it is illegal to use one with standard clips....you gotta get one modified to five rounds or prepare to dump several hundred after your first meeting with Ranger Bob!
In my personal experience (this will draw a lotta flack) the Remington series are problematic in terms of reliability. I have one friend who's had an '06 back to the factory three times. I personally have witnessed repeated failures to feed and have seen two instances where the guns extractors broke causing a really neat malfunction.....One gun was a brand spanking new .280, the other a .270 that cost a friend a really nice buck...Personally wouldn't have one. Shame too, because they really are snappy handling and not bad looking either....Personal belief is that Remington could easily rectify the problem by adopting a tappet system and using far, far less stamped parts, but thats just my take on 'em
I'd suggest you go to a gunshop, handle both, work the action and then make up your own mind.......you'll pay more for the Browning, but you get more too!
The Deer Hunter
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Is it just me, or is the Winchester Super X the same gun as the Benelli R1?
RustyHammer
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M1 Garand
Zundfolge
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Ok, just to be different, I'm going to say Cobb MCR.
ATAShooter
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If it HAS to be a 30-06, then a Garand. OR a New Winchester SXR. But I'd take a hard look at .308 ( 7.62 Nato ) M1A. Detachable mags with different capacities, they eat pretty much any ammo ( Garand, you must have a powder that is OP Rod freindly).
rcmodel
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Browning BAR.
Easily the most accurate semi-auto sporting rifle on the market.
rcmodel
Easily the most accurate semi-auto sporting rifle on the market.
rcmodel
jpwilly
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A Garand will probably NOT be what you want! You'll need to be able to shoot heavy bullets for Bear that will break a M1 Garand...you cannot shoot most commercial hunting ammo in them either! Browning BAR would probably be a better hunting rifle based on that. The Garand is a fine rifle and I love them but they do have their limits.
MudPuppy
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Saiga makes a 30.06 semi--I have no experience with one in that caliber.
brl150
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My first time here looking around and thought I would jump in with my 2 cents.
I have a Remington 7400 in 30-06. I bought it new in 1986. I have put many hundreds of rounds through it, it has a 100% success rate for 1 shot kills on game (although only 5 animals shot) and it has performed flawlessly over the years. Now, I can only speak from my experience. Yes, I have heard some stories of the Rem's not performing well at times. But mine has been just fine. I'm not big on cleaning either so I can't say that I take better care of mine than most. I have just grown to like this rifle over the years. Maybe it's because it was the first rifle I have ever bought (at the age of 18) and taken game with. I bought it because I am a lefty and didn't have a lot of choices back then. So, there might be some sentiment there. My rifle shoots 2" groups at 100 yards. Nothing special, but has worked everytime in the field.
Anyway, all the other rifles mentioned are really nice, but more expensive. If I didn't have the number of rifles I do, I'd consider buying one (my wife isn't too happy with my collection). Although, I have a Bushmaster AR-10 in .308 and wonder if I haven't found the perfect auto combination. But, that's another story.
Sorry if I've been long winded. That probably didn't help the origonal post, I don't know. Just proud of my Remington.
Thanks!
I have a Remington 7400 in 30-06. I bought it new in 1986. I have put many hundreds of rounds through it, it has a 100% success rate for 1 shot kills on game (although only 5 animals shot) and it has performed flawlessly over the years. Now, I can only speak from my experience. Yes, I have heard some stories of the Rem's not performing well at times. But mine has been just fine. I'm not big on cleaning either so I can't say that I take better care of mine than most. I have just grown to like this rifle over the years. Maybe it's because it was the first rifle I have ever bought (at the age of 18) and taken game with. I bought it because I am a lefty and didn't have a lot of choices back then. So, there might be some sentiment there. My rifle shoots 2" groups at 100 yards. Nothing special, but has worked everytime in the field.
Anyway, all the other rifles mentioned are really nice, but more expensive. If I didn't have the number of rifles I do, I'd consider buying one (my wife isn't too happy with my collection). Although, I have a Bushmaster AR-10 in .308 and wonder if I haven't found the perfect auto combination. But, that's another story.
Sorry if I've been long winded. That probably didn't help the origonal post, I don't know. Just proud of my Remington.
Thanks!
CoRoMo
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The Browning is definitely the best choice, but too pricey for me.
I've got my eye on a family member's used Remington 7400 that I've shot several times, and I'd like to totally tactical-ize that autofeeder once I get it.
I've got my eye on a family member's used Remington 7400 that I've shot several times, and I'd like to totally tactical-ize that autofeeder once I get it.
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