Working man's 30-06? - Page 2

swiftyjuan · August 30th, 2006, 02:16 AM

Have to go with Savage too, although the CZs are excellent also.

dimmak · August 30th, 2006, 11:32 AM

+1 on the Remington 700 used or Winchester Mdl 70 used....

USPnTX · August 30th, 2006, 12:58 PM

I've got to say personal favorite is the Remington 700. However, as far as the best bargain out there..have to agree with the majority the Savage is a great package for a really fair price.

amlevin · August 30th, 2006, 01:41 PM

I still have one my Dad purchased in 1948 for $12.50. A Remington '03-A3

Still shoots great. Tough to beat for the price.

gregarat · August 30th, 2006, 07:33 PM

Remington 700 ADL, (stay away from the BDL), or even the Remington semi-auto

Savage 110

Ruger MK77 (If you have the loot to drop a Timney Trigger into it. The factory trigger is far to heavy)

Win. 70 (if made before 1964)

Now you have to think about glass

Leupold, Bushnell, Weaver, and Millit are some goodies. That I can think of, off hand.

MattLarson · August 30th, 2006, 07:58 PM

US Rifle, Cal .30, M1 "Garand".

Anything else is, well, something else.....

Matt

djturnz · August 31st, 2006, 02:42 PM

Well I have to disagree slightly with the Savage being the best deal for the money. Only because the Stevens model 200 (made by savage) is identical to the Savage except for the accu-trigger. Although an aftermarket trigger group can be had for around $60. At Gander Mountain and (believe it or not) Wal-Marts that still sell rifles a model 200 can be had for less than $300. Wal-mart will probably have to order it, but they all can, as long as they still sell guns. go to http://www.savageshooters.net/SavageForum/ and look around in the bolt action center fire section. You can even get extra barrels and change calibers as long as you stay with the same action (ie. 30-06 is long action/ .223 is short action).

p8riot · August 31st, 2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by djturnz

Well I have to disagree slightly with the Savage being the best deal for the money. Only because the Stevens model 200 (made by savage) is identical to the Savage except for the accu-trigger. Although an aftermarket trigger group can be had for around $60. At Gander Mountain and (believe it or not) Wal-Marts that still sell rifles a model 200 can be had for less than $300. Wal-mart will probably have to order it, but they all can, as long as they still sell guns. go to http://www.savageshooters.net/SavageForum/ and look around in the bolt action center fire section. You can even get extra barrels and change calibers as long as you stay with the same action (ie. 30-06 is long action/ .223 is short action).

Well, you learn something new everyday. I just read up on the model 200, and for a basic no frills rifle with the right stuff, I believe that it really offers an excellent no-nonsense alternative to the Savage. It uses the Savage 110 action, is dual pillar bedded and free-floated. The main difference appears to be the finish and the trigger group. It runs about $100+ less than the Savage. Good catch. I may get one myself in 7mm mag.

Warhawk · October 4th, 2006, 03:25 AM

If you're buying new it's gonna be hard to beat the Stevens for Value.

Personally I prefer the Remingtons, all but the 710 that is. I recently picked up an older 700 ADL in 30-06 for $239, scope and all. The scope is a cheap Bushnell but the mounts and rings are Weaver. I'll mount a better scope and see how it shoots.

I bought an almost identical 270 a couple of years ago for my oldest son. Mounted a Sightron SII on it and it's a tack driver.

Lumberjack98 · October 4th, 2006, 12:00 PM

+1 on the Savage

August 30th, 2006, 02:16 AM	#11
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,033	Have to go with Savage too, although the CZs are excellent also. __________________ John Assault is a behavior, not a device. "Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party Lifetime NRA member

August 30th, 2006, 11:32 AM	#12
dimmak Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,754	+1 on the Remington 700 used or Winchester Mdl 70 used.... __________________ "Ray Nagin is a colossal disappointment" - NRA/ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "...be water, my friend."

August 30th, 2006, 12:58 PM	#13
USPnTX Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,241	I've got to say personal favorite is the Remington 700. However, as far as the best bargain out there..have to agree with the majority the Savage is a great package for a really fair price. __________________ "Do not fear those who disagree with you; fear those that do and are too cowardly to admit it" - Napoleon

August 30th, 2006, 01:41 PM	#14
amlevin Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 174	I still have one my Dad purchased in 1948 for $12.50. A Remington '03-A3 Still shoots great. Tough to beat for the price. __________________ ""If I shoot all the ammo I am carrying, I either won't need more or, more won't help me.""

August 30th, 2006, 07:33 PM	#15
gregarat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central NYS Posts: 856	Remington 700 ADL, (stay away from the BDL), or even the Remington semi-auto Savage 110 Ruger MK77 (If you have the loot to drop a Timney Trigger into it. The factory trigger is far to heavy) Win. 70 (if made before 1964) Now you have to think about glass Leupold, Bushnell, Weaver, and Millit are some goodies. That I can think of, off hand. __________________ “Little beat big when little smart. First with the head, then with the heart.” Geel piet. From the movie “The Power of one” Last edited by gregarat; August 30th, 2006 at 07:39 PM.

August 30th, 2006, 07:58 PM	#16
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,489	US Rifle, Cal .30, M1 "Garand". Anything else is, well, something else..... Matt __________________ Hope is not a plan.

August 31st, 2006, 02:42 PM	#17
djturnz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 246	Well I have to disagree slightly with the Savage being the best deal for the money. Only because the Stevens model 200 (made by savage) is identical to the Savage except for the accu-trigger. Although an aftermarket trigger group can be had for around $60. At Gander Mountain and (believe it or not) Wal-Marts that still sell rifles a model 200 can be had for less than $300. Wal-mart will probably have to order it, but they all can, as long as they still sell guns. go to http://www.savageshooters.net/SavageForum/ and look around in the bolt action center fire section. You can even get extra barrels and change calibers as long as you stay with the same action (ie. 30-06 is long action/ .223 is short action).

October 4th, 2006, 03:25 AM	#19
Warhawk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 107	If you're buying new it's gonna be hard to beat the Stevens for Value. Personally I prefer the Remingtons, all but the 710 that is. I recently picked up an older 700 ADL in 30-06 for $239, scope and all. The scope is a cheap Bushnell but the mounts and rings are Weaver. I'll mount a better scope and see how it shoots. I bought an almost identical 270 a couple of years ago for my oldest son. Mounted a Sightron SII on it and it's a tack driver.

October 4th, 2006, 12:00 PM	#20
Lumberjack98 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 138	+1 on the Savage __________________ XD9 Service Bersa 380 Thunder Taurus 605 ...a few others Texas XD Practical Shooters Association

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