.30-O6 Bolt Action...

[Rebel9921]

I currently use a Remington Woodmaster 740 .30-O6 semi-automatic but I've always had a wish to own a .30-O6 Bolt Action... .30-O6 seems to suits me the best...

I would like to know which brand would be the best for $400-$600 range???

Many thanks

[NoWiser]

Check out Tikka. I have a Tikka T3 Lite Stainless and absolutely love it! Shoots very tight groups and a very smooth action. My dad had the identical Woodmaster gun that you have. When I got the Tikka he shot it a couple times, went out and got the Laminated Stainless version and hasn't shot his Remington since. It will feel like you are carrying a feather around, weight-wise, compared to your automatic. I love bolt actions! Never have had the need for a quick follow up shot. I just make sure the first one counts and don't take it if its iffy. Lots of good bolts out there, but you should definitely take a look at the Tikkas!

[ntrider]

i have a tikka (.270) and love it...had a rem 7400 30.06 though...i dont think you can go wrong with any gun out there...i looked at browning, remmington, savage, pretty much all...they all feel different...find one that fits you...some are too thick for smaller hands, some too big...but try them all is my advice...

[Code-Man]

I have a ruger all weather light and awesome

[MOSSY]

REMINGTON 700 MOUNTAIN RIFLE GREAT RIFLE WITH DETACHABLE CLIP

[Larson15]

I agree Mossy!

Got the same gun and love it

[Wes Ellis]

Look at all brands , feel them,, pull them up. Put on heavy coat then pull up again. Cant go wrong with the Remmington, tika, ruger , browwing, weatherby.. Look at then all. Let us know what you get.. Good Luck..

[picksbigwagon]

Savage makes a great barrel and rifle, sure it is not as pretty as some of the others, but if you are looking for accuracy, I would recommend a savage with the accutrigger....

[Arctic]

You can't go wrong with either a Remington Model 700 or Marlin XL7. Both are excellent weapons.

[CRAZYEYES]

I've got a model 700 in 270. Works like a charm and reasonably priced in comparison to a few other brands. The old 740 is a nice semi. Shot my first deer with one.

[Rebel9921]

the 740 belonged to my grandfather... and it has such a legacy behind it... Im pretty sure I'd pass it onto my son when he starts hunting... which is why I would need one for myself...

So far, I've liked Tikka, Remington, Browning and Savage (based on what I found online)... I'll check into those some more...

[mainbutter]

Savage makes a great barrel and rifle, sure it is not as pretty as some of the others, but if you are looking for accuracy, I would recommend a savage with the accutrigger....

I've shot a savage 111 in 300 win mag, comes in 30-06 as well as many other calibers and I absolutely loved it. I'm not well versed in rifles, but it was a joy to shoot and is a true quality firearm at an affordable price.

[hunterjoe]

I'd vote for Tikka. I have a 7mm rem mag T3 lite stainless and absolutely love the gun. Very accurate and light to carry. Can't go wrong with a Remington 700, I just didn't like the stock that much. The Tikka felt better.

[Musky Buck]

Not even sure if Remington makes it anymore but in 1984 I received a Model 700 BDL 30-06 and 25 years later it still looks brand new and has great balance and does the job. Can't go wrong with a bolt action, you only should need 1 bullet, I bring 4 bullets. Put them under the bolt, walk to stand, load 1 up when ready to hunt. The last thing I want to do is bring extra brass with that fall out of the little plastic holsters and rattle around making noise in your pocket, very annoying sound when rifle shells are rattling together.

[Musky Buck]

PS. Not even sure what a Tikka is as I'm old school. I go remington guns and shells all the way and have had superb service when I had a shotgun acting up so if it treats you well you'll go back to it, good luck.

[hunter991]

Marlin XL7. one of the best bargains in guns on the planet. Can be had brand new for $300.

[crothmeier]

I have a 7400 rem .280 semi-auto, and like you wanted to go to a bolt. i found a browning a-bolt .280 black stock/stainless barrel for $479. i had switched the scope over from the semi auto and i really like this a-bolt. however i looked for a good deal for about 2 years befor i came across this one. regularly this is a $799 gun though.

[tedl]

I love my Remington 710 30-06 bolt action cost around $315. I know it is not a fancy gun but it works well and very reliable and the bolt is very quite.

[Wensel]

I shoot a Browning Bolt, but this year I bought my son the Tikka

7mm08 Bolt, for the price its a smooth gun.

Shoots great too...

[motley man]

I have a 1950's Remmington Model 721 that I inherited from my dad, no scope - been using it for 35 years

[Gordie]

weatherby vanguard is what I shoot and I've read a few reports on it and it is probally the most accurate out of the box gun you can purchase and is in the price range you are looking for.

I have had a few guys shoot my gun and all they say is how smooth it is and how nice it shoots>

I thought that my ruger M-77 in 30-06 was sweet but this weatherby has got it beat up and down.

just my .02 cents

[516]

I have a browning stainless stalker in 30-06 and love it.

[kklund]

browning makes a really sweet gun. i have the browning a-bolt stalker in 30-06 and love it. i love the detachable clip. very easy loading and unloading! very accurate as well......

[cribbageboy]

I've got a Remmington Model 700 in .270 that I have had for a few years. Looks real sharp in synthetic camo. Can see anything in the gun that I would change. I have to believe a 30-06 would be very similar.

[Borch]

I'm looking at a savage myself in 30-06. Alway been a accurate gun and the accu-trigger is very, very nice.