30-06
At least a 22" barrel
Not over 7.5 lbs
Less than $1k
5/8x24 thread
MOA guarantee
Recommendations?
At least a 22" barrel
Not over 7.5 lbs
Less than $1k
5/8x24 thread
MOA guarantee
Recommendations?
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This model doesn’t have a threaded barrel, but it would also be my pick.
This one has interested me. I have watched several accuracy videos with mixed results.Mauser M18 Savanna .30-06 Sprg Threaded 9/16"x24 (with 5/8"-24 Adapter) Bolt Action Rifle M18S306T
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-Stan
In a rifle that light, chambered in such a powerful round, shooting tiny groups will be challenging.This one has interested me. I have watched several accuracy videos with mixed results.
Very good point.In a rifle that light, chambered in such a powerful round, shooting tiny groups will be challenging.
-Stan
Suppress and agree. The heavier barrels have less of a change in harmonics.Are you wanting to suppress it or muzzle brake it. Lightweight barrels are not typically great performers with a suppressor on the end.
I own a CVA Cascade in 308. It is a tack driver. Just want the 06 for a little more umph.Ruger American in 308? I bought one in 6.5 creedmoor for a relative and it shoots very well plus they're affordable so you can beat it around and not worry about it. My only two hunting rifles are old JC higgins 270 and 30-06 which were mausers with chrome lined barrels from the 1950s. I only like old hunting rifles tbh.
Is this for hunting, target shooting, or???
That is a bit of my concern. 7.5 lbs would be the good medium.Friends don’t let friends buy Savages
Tikka would be my first look
Although it’s gonna be a tad stout in such a light rifle.
Top 3 right now, Bergara Ridge, CVA Cascade and Ruger Hawkeye.Bergara Ridge 30-06, 24” threaded barrel, good trigger, 7.7lbs
Been looking at the HOWA Super Deluxe. All of their rifles, except the heavy barrel, have a 1/2x28 thread pattern.This appears to be exactly what you're asking for. Price, chambering, barrel length and, I believe, threaded.
That’s what I would getBergara Sierra Wilderness is at the top of the list right now based on recommendations.
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Bell and Carlson. You just get a lot for the money and the LOP fits me perfectly. I also dig that color a lot.What stock did you end up using?
LR
The stock fits great and I can tell you, the recoil seems about the same as my .308. LOP is perfect. Now, if I could find an ammo to give me good groups I would be good to go.I'm really curious to see how it shoots.
I've been looking at bell and carlson for another rifle. They seem to have a good value.
LR
Looks good !
Arken LH-4. I will shoot a pic tomorrow.Looks good !
What Optic & Mount are you planning on using ?
Looks Good with an optic on it.
Got that same type from Hornady and tried it. Lifts my eye too far above centerline. So, I get a good cheekweld on the stock without it.Looks Good with an optic on it.
Your next purchase should probably be one of these:
https://triadtactical.com/triad-stock-pack/
Getting a good, consistent cheek weld with your eye behind the optic will be your next task.
We're all built different, if that stock fits you and the optic, you're doing better than a lot of us.Got that same type from Hornady and tried it. Lifts my eye too far above centerline. So, I get a good cheekweld on the stock without it.
I will say, the Arken does not have the best eye relief. I have it moved back as far as it will go and the bell is a hair from touching the pic rail. I get a good picture, though. It is great glass, but I have thought about replacing it with one of my Vortex Diamondback scopes. Just a whole lot less zoom. 16x vs a 24x.We're all built different, if that stock fits you and the optic, you're doing better than a lot of us.
I need an adjustable cheek riser or build up the stock to get a consistent eye placement behind the scope.
I bought a crossbow with a scope last year, and I'll have to modify the stock to keep me consistent behind the optic...
I have the same issue with the pic rail on my rifles. I'm going to cut the excess extension off mine so I can move the scopes back.I will say, the Arken does not have the best eye relief. I have it moved back as far as it will go and the bell is a hair from touching the pic rail. I get a good picture, though. It is great glass, but I have thought about replacing it with one of my Vortex Diamondback scopes. Just a whole lot less zoom. 16x vs a 24x.
Don't be afraid to trim off the overhang past the end of the forward ring on the action.I have the same issue with the pic rail on my rifles. I'm going to cut the excess extension off mine so I can move the scopes back.
Not trying to derail your thread, just wanted to toss an "out of the box" idea out there, as another option to keep in your pocket...I own a CVA Cascade in 308. It is a tack driver. Just want the 06 for a little more umph.
I did not. Took it out and shot it after running a snake through it. Probably shot 20 rounds. Did a copper cleaning on it at the house and took it back out. The more I have read, barrel break ins can do more damage than good. I may be wrong, but I just bypass them.Looks like you got a winner. Did you do the recommended Howa barrel break in?
You mentioned that it's picky. What other ammo did you try and what did the group sizes look like?Good range day. That HOWA is a picky booger, but it's a shooter.
Hornady Precision Hunter
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Well, I got talked into it. My 280 AI is being shipped tomorrow. HOWA with a custom barrel and the entire thing has been melonited and comes in an HS Precision stock. A custom rifle from a buddy who builds rifles and he offered it when I mentioned building one. Very happy to have it as he has built me several AR tack drivers.Not trying to derail your thread, just wanted to toss an "out of the box" idea out there, as another option to keep in your pocket...
Step up to a .280 Ackley over the .30-06, IMO... Owning both, I'd pick my 24" .280 Ackley with Burger 175 Elite Hunters over my 26" .30-06 Ackley custom build any day of the week. The .30-06 AI is an absolute tack-driver with Berger 185 VLD's, but I never fell in love with the cartridge. IMO, the .280 Ackley is the perfect sweet spot for long action cases, but not stepping up into the magnums. .280 Ackley has mild recoil, and respectable ballistics, and if you handload you can get even better velocities over factory ammo. Nosler makes and sells brass and factory ammo for .280 Ackley.
If you don't mind stepping into a magnum, the 7 PRC is a hell of a cartridge. And if you load a 7mm RemMag with modern components into modern brass and at modern pressures, you can make it do some amazing things, as well.