Decent BUDGET 30-06..... Any Ideas???

[roksoldier1]

I have narrowed it down to 3 rifles. They are all on sale and what I think is a good price.

1. Savage Edge with Camo Stock, Scope, and Matte Finish Barrel in 30-06$379
2. Remington 700 ADL Heavy Barrel Varmit with Camo Stock, Scope and Matte Finish Barrel in 308 $499
3. Remington 700 ADL with Camo Stock, Scope and Matte Finish Barrel in 30-06 $450

All are new in box. Which is a better deal? I am looking for a good all around, mulit purpose rifle.

[hollohas]

I am in the market for a basic, inexpensive big game rifle as well. All 3 you mentioned are on my list and I am also considering the Weatherby Vanguard which runs about $450 without scope. I'm curious to hear what you choose and how you like it.

[hollohas]

I have narrowed it down to 3 rifles. They are all on sale and what I think is a good price.

1. Savage Edge with Camo Stock, Scope, and Matte Finish Barrel in 30-06$379
2. Remington 700 ADL Heavy Barrel Varmit with Camo Stock, Scope and Matte Finish Barrel in 308 $499
3. Remington 700 ADL with Camo Stock, Scope and Matte Finish Barrel in 30-06 $450

All are new in box. Which is a better deal? I am looking for a good all around, mulit purpose rifle.

Sports Authority has a black synthetic stock 30-06 Savage Edge with scope for $299...FYI.

[nogaroheli]

FWIW I was looking at the Savages, but fell in love with the Tikka T3 when I held it, super comfy, light and a bolt that's smooth as butter. Tikka is the inexpensive line of Sako, like Toyota and Lexus. Sports Authority has them on sale frequently for just over $400.
If you go the Savage route you should try and get one with the accutrigger. Good luck!

[losttrail]

None of these are for sale, just providing some info.

I have a Rem 700 ADL in .30-06 with a Cabela's Alaskan Guide 3.5-10x50 that shoots <1" groups of 5 at 100 yards.

I recently acquired in a trade, a Howa 1500 in .308 Win and mounted the old rifles Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x50.

AMAZING!

7 shots @ 100 yards hidden by a quarter!

Since, as I understand it, Howa and Weatherby Vanguards are made in the same factory, and they are both around $400 without scope, I will be getting a few more of either Howa or Vanguards.

Back when the Co Spgs Sports Authority on N Academy was still Gart's, I got a Win 70 Black Shadow in .270 Win for $310 on closeout. Another tac driver.

Also have my Rem 700 BDL in .243 that my grandparents gave me for my 12th b-day. On a good day, I can make 10 shots share the same hole that looks like a 12 ga slug hole.

I think any of they choices you have will serve you well.

[t-slice]

Can't go wrong with a savage 110

[hollohas]

I picked up a TC Venture for $399 on sale at Sports Authority and TC is also running a $50 rebate, so it will end up being $350 without a scope.

I played with the Savages (non-accutrigger) and the Weatherbys but the TC had the best trigger by far and it is also adjustable. The TC doesn't come with a proof target like the Weatherby but the Venture is guaranteed to shoot MOA which is better than this operator.

I would rather buy from a gun store but none of them could beat the $399 price tag so Sports Authority got my money.

Off to the range this weekend to try it out...

[hollohas]

As promised, an update on the performance of my new budget 30-06, TC Venture. 3-shot group size at 200-yards averaged about 1-3/4” from a sandbag rest at the bench. I am by no means a great marksman, so I am thrilled with that! Picture of my best 1-1/2” group below.

[rammit]

Can't go wrong with a savage 110

Yep got mine for 250$ in 30-06 with the tasco deerfield, isnt a long range tati-cool sniper rifle but for 3-400 yard shots and youve got about 2 feet of a kill zone it does the trick.