30-06...Which Rifle?

[Berettaco]

Win 70 super grade - I am biased to the look and handling of the newer model 70s (long extractor), especially the featherweights. I used my super grade 30-06 for my first Safari (all PG) with 180 TTSX - can’t complain and wouldn’t change my choice if I could.
Others have mentioned jumping straight to 375 - also not a bad idea. Pretty versatile with bullet weights and can handle most anything. This next trip to Limpopo I’m taking a 375 for PG and a 404J for buff.

 

[Buffalo1]

Bergera in 30.06 caliber. Deadly accurate and smooth action.

 

[lwaters]

I have a ruger no.1 in 30-06. I bought it because I also have 450/400 in the no.1. With some practice I'm getting pretty fast with the second shot.

 

[Firebird]

It’s an old post but it struck a cord with me since I own 5 .30-06’s and was working up a load with one of them today. It’s a nothing special stainless steel Remington 700 with a 4-12 leupold on it. Not an expensive rifle and I’ve put a Timney trigger on it and had it drilled for 8-40 scope base screws but otherwise no upgrades. I’m working with 165 gr accubond and these 3 shot groups are at 100 yards. I love the -06 and plan to take my oooold one to South Africa in 2022.
I do own a .375 wby and it is one of my favorites-but it does have some recoil!

 

[Chickenfarmers]

For a all around hunting rifle to 500 yards its hard to beat. I love mine for 1000 yard steel, but there are better cartridges suited for long range hunting. The 30-06 shoves the heavy high BC bullets fast enough to make it useable for 1000 yard steel, but not fast enough in my opinion for hunting past 600-800 yards with 800 being reserved for maybe whitetails and pronghorn.