Bruce Fletcher
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The 30-06 is obsolete and so am I. We make a great pair.
I am thinking of getting an 06 in a few years and I was looking at a browning X-bolt. My dad has on 06 A-bolt what do you guys suggest?
accurate rifles and nice to carry , get the synthetic stockI am thinking of getting an 06 in a few years and I was looking at a browning X-bolt. My dad has on 06 A-bolt what do you guys suggest?
Thanksaccurate rifles and nice to carry , get the synthetic stock
This article shows the obsolete, push round fed 30-06 at its worst in Africa. http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/harry-selby-remington-721-rifle
Bruce Fletcher,
Thanks for that link, it was a great read and I enjoyed it thoroughly.
The part about Harry Selby's client taking a good buffalo with the 220 grain solid from Harry's old Model 721 was quite interesting.
Not the caliber I'd choose for buffalo but it does tend to support that: "Power is usually fine but, accuracy is usually final".
I have always thought the 721 was superior to the Model 700 in every way but, I am admittedly an OCD weirdo and a minimalist.
Bring what you've got.
Use what you brought.
Hit the right spot and hit it a lot.
Out,
Velo Dog.
Thanks for the informationThis article shows the obsolete, push round fed 30-06 at its worst in Africa. http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/harry-selby-remington-721-rifle
Convert them to 35 Whelen or 9.3x62mm? Should have read the rest of the suggestions. I converted a commercial Mauser 98 to 416 Taylor, so the sky is pretty much the limit. It took me many years before I tried the 30-06, it was just to much common place, efficient, effective, available. As Elmer Keith noted about efficiency, performance counts most. I personally like the efficient 308 Winchester, but always want to get that 165 gr bullet up to 2900 fps, beyond most typical reloading guide recommendations.OK out of the corner. Anyone know what to do with 8, 30-06's?
I am in a situation like that right now. I have a 721 in 30-06 I bought for 275 bucks and spent some time refinishing the stock and adding a recoil pad. I was told the trigger was very light by the seller of the rifle and cautioned about it. After disassembling the rifle I found the trigger was an adjustable model. The trigger group looked new. It was the original but appeared the rifle was stored for years and not shot very much. I took it to the range last weekend and with a vintage Weaver 2-7 scope had it dialed in at 200 yards 4 shots I could cover with a 50 cent piece. This is the second 721 I had bought with the intention of rebarreling it to 35 whelen. The first was a 270 like the one I inherited. One look at the rifling when I got it and after cleaning and a trip to the range I knew I couldn't take apart a rifle with marvelous accuracy. I fitted it with a Leupold 3-9 x 50mm scope and it's now headed to my son. The 30-06 I just might keep as it's so accurate and actually fun to shoot now. I guess I may have to just buy a 35 whelen if I want one. None of the 721's I have owned were glass or pillar bedded. The barrels are not free floated, however all have been very accurate.Convert them to 35 Whelen or 9.3x62mm? Should have read the rest of the suggestions. I converted a commercial Mauser 98 to 416 Taylor, so the sky is pretty much the limit. It took me many years before I tried the 30-06, it was just to much common place, efficient, effective, available. As Elmer Keith noted about efficiency, performance counts most. I personally like the efficient 308 Winchester, but always want to get that 165 gr bullet up to 2900 fps, beyond most typical reloading guide recommendations.
Truly I belive the 06 is a great round given the right situation. I am also amazed people still get offended at such brazen statements when its obvious that I'm drinking.
Caught hook line and sinker..