Jump to content

Budget 30-6 long range rifles under $400 ??


OLDNEWBIE

Recommended Posts

Inherited 100 rds of 30-6 milsurp ammo and thinking I should have a rifle to shoot it!

Never had a "long range" rifle and been researching a bit. The things I like are out of my budget.

Next few months I'll be ready to buy something I'm thinking.

What slightly used rifles would you all be looking at in the $400 range? Ones you've owned or shot.

Won't be  hunting. Just Targets and probably not as far as I'd like but want the capability of some real distance.

Link to comment

I have been told the Savage 110s are hard to beat.


I just purchased a Savage Axis in .30-06. I haven't shot it yet, but will soon. This is my budget long"ish" range gun. I chose the .30-06 because that is what I deer hunt with and I won't have to stock up on another caliber of ammo by adding a .308 or 6.5 or etc...

  • Like 1
Link to comment

If I were to consider a new bolt action it would be a Savage.  They are well known for accuracy at a nice price.  Several years ago I shot someone’s else’s Savage .30-06 using my surplus Greek HXP M2 ball ammo exactly three times at 100 yards.  Two of the holes were touching, the other close enough to call it well under one MOA.

  • Like 2
Link to comment

Look for a used Savage 110 with a laminate stock and accutrigger, then make sure the barrel is floated.

I'm not totally positive that one is available in .30-06 with laminate, but I'd rule that out before looking elsewhere. Failing that, I'd pick another 110 with accutrigger.

  • Like 1
Link to comment

Savage Axis. I'm on my 6th, in one incarnation or another, & I've yet to shoot one that won't print super small groups. 

I couldn't say 'it's an sub moa' rifle, because honestly, very few are, despite the internet... but every one I've owned will hit a 3'x3' steel plate at 1000yds. That said, it took probably 500+ shots worth of practice, missing, math & ballistic calculations & corrections to be able to do it every time. 

99% of LR shooting is down to that great big nut behind the trigger ;)

Edited by Handsome Rob
  • Love 1
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment

Count my vote for a Savage. I'm a lefty so the Savage was a quick decision for me. Mine is a model 10FLP in .308. Out of the box it was an MOA rifle, then after I put some work into it, bedded the action, bell and carlson medalist stock, free floated the barrel all the way to the nut, etc its easily a sub moa rifle all day long. 

LCScreenshot_20200828-101722_Gallery.thumb.jpg.3b81a940d83653f5ddff6f166b44845e.jpg

  • Like 2
Link to comment
On 8/24/2020 at 5:23 PM, memphismason said:

I have been told the Savage 110s are hard to beat.


I just purchased a Savage Axis in .30-06. I haven't shot it yet, but will soon. This is my budget long"ish" range gun. I chose the .30-06 because that is what I deer hunt with and I won't have to stock up on another caliber of ammo by adding a .308 or 6.5 or etc...

I've noticed that a variety of 30-6 has been on the shelves almost everywhere I look during this new season of hoarding. Not boxes and boxes but always some sitting out, Another reason to go with 30-6 other than I inherited a bunch of the milsurp. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
On 8/26/2020 at 9:56 PM, Handsome Rob said:

Ooh. One last thing. Im assuming that your scope budget is not included. 

A $200 rifle with an $800 scope will beat an $800 rifle with a $200 scope, 10 times out of 10

I have a Redfield Revolution 2-7 x 33 Accu-range sitting around. It was on my mini-14 and held up well. Cost $140 8 or 9 years ago. No idea if that would be suitable for a 30-6 but it's what I have.

Not a super long range scope I know but I'll be super lucky to find a 200 yd place to shoot anyway.

Link to comment

The -'06 is a very established round, and the volume of rifles chambered in it suggest it'll probably never go away. I (half) jokingly tell people that I like to be able to find my Three Bs at the gas station: bullets, beer, and batteries. The .30-'06 definitely qualifies.

In terms of range and scope, if you're sticking to under 200 yds a 2-7 will be serviceable. Get it mounted and go have fun!

Edited by TomInMN
Dang it, autocorrect! You're not helping!
  • Like 1
Link to comment

I when I was trying to find an old school Walnut and polished blue bolt action in .223 or .243, I got lot of replies from folks that said they didn’t have that, but they had 30-06. I saw a lot of nice ones in the $300-$500 price range.

Link to comment
1 hour ago, nightrunner said:

Been a long time since I saw ammo at a gas station 

Really? It's pretty common up here when you're outside the more urban/ suburban areas. No "regular" beer, wine, or sprits though. For that, you have to go to the offsale. (Which is frequently pretty much the same physical place, with just an open door and wall seperating them).

  • Like 1
Link to comment
  • 3 weeks later...
On 8/30/2020 at 12:01 PM, OLDNEWBIE said:

I have a Redfield Revolution 2-7 x 33 Accu-range sitting around. It was on my mini-14 and held up well. Cost $140 8 or 9 years ago. No idea if that would be suitable for a 30-6 but it's what I have.

Not a super long range scope I know but I'll be super lucky to find a 200 yd place to shoot anyway.

if your max distance is 200 yards I would look into something cheaper to shoot than 30-06.  I know .223 is hard to find, but even at today's crazy prices it is still way cheaper in the long run.  

I know precision rimfire is a worm hole on the cost side, but could be fun alternative if you're not looking for stopping power at 100-200 yards obviously.

Link to comment
8 hours ago, FrankD said:

if your max distance is 200 yards I would look into something cheaper to shoot than 30-06.  I know .223 is hard to find, but even at today's crazy prices it is still way cheaper in the long run.  

I know precision rimfire is a worm hole on the cost side, but could be fun alternative if you're not looking for stopping power at 100-200 yards obviously.

Practical use yes .223 but the way the world is going and as a minimal on again off again lazy prepper of sorts as my avatar suggests.......

Would like to have the capability in reserve to hit something at a range that the average joe six pack wouldn't be expecting. Even if I have no place to shoot that far at the moment. Anyway all is on hold now as I've decided to buy another investment home in this crazy market. Hoarding cash not guns for now lol.  

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

TRADING POST NOTICE

Before engaging in any transaction of goods or services on TGO, all parties involved must know and follow the local, state and Federal laws regarding those transactions.

TGO makes no claims, guarantees or assurances regarding any such transactions.

THE FINE PRINT

Tennessee Gun Owners (TNGunOwners.com) is the premier Community and Discussion Forum for gun owners, firearm enthusiasts, sportsmen and Second Amendment proponents in the state of Tennessee and surrounding region.

TNGunOwners.com (TGO) is a presentation of Enthusiast Productions. The TGO state flag logo and the TGO tri-hole "icon" logo are trademarks of Tennessee Gun Owners. The TGO logos and all content presented on this site may not be reproduced in any form without express written permission. The opinions expressed on TGO are those of their authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the site's owners or staff.

TNGunOwners.com (TGO) is not a lobbying organization and has no affiliation with any lobbying organizations.  Beware of scammers using the Tennessee Gun Owners name, purporting to be Pro-2A lobbying organizations!

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to the following.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Guidelines
 
We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.