The "BEST" 30-06??

[OK Bush Pilot]

Who makes the best 30-06? Reliabiliy, accuracy, etc. Also, bolt action or automatic? I lean towards auto but don't know anyone who has one.

 

[338Shooter]

I do.

 

[OK Bush Pilot]

Nice! How Much?

 

[338Shooter]

I'd probably let the setup go for $4500.

 

[sesh]

I'm sure it's not the best but I've been shooting a Rem 700 30-06 for 20 years. I like the 700 so much that I bought a 300 mag in the model 700 a couple years ago too. You can still find Remington models 740/742/7400's and they are semi auto and browning of course makes one. I don't know much about the Browning but the Remington's have had some issues with feeding.

 

[OK Bush Pilot]

I found a 742 with all the engraving & scope for $375. Is that a fair price? The gun looked very solid, no rust, no major dings in the stock.

 

[sesh]

I'm not sure, it seems a little high. I bought a 742 in .243 with a scope a couple years ago from a guy for $250. I ended up trading it off, it was just too heavy compared to my bolt or lever actions. I'd check gunbroker and some places like that before shelling out the cash.

 

[ldp4570]

The best???? Well I think rather highly of these!!!!

 

[z06man]

If I were to go semi-auto, I'd probably pick a Browning BAR; reliable, proven and easier to mount a scope than the Garand. For a factory bolt, Savage, which has at least a dozen models to choose from depending on your intended purpose. But really unless you need competion level accuracy there are a ton of good options that will shoot within 1/2 MOA of each other. And if it is for competition, .30-06 usually isn't the first choice of cartridge.

 

[Cinaet]

The best???? Well I think rather highly of these!!!!

That M1 makes me weak in the knees ldp.