Another one I have been looking at, but I am not a fan of the Hogue stocks. Forend has too much give.
30-06 Recommendations
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I haven't seen the Ruger American mentioned. I own a RA- Predator (6.5 CM). Some of the best $$ I've spent
I know the usual complaint(s)
1) magazines
2) flimsy stock
3) Perhaps some others that I don't recall.
#1 I never had any problems with OEM mags. Yep, they are plastic/ polymer but they work & last. A non problem as far as I'm concerned.
#2 Stock was not my favorite but I hunted with the rifle "as issued" for 3 years with exceptional accuracy. When the B&C stock using the original mag/bottom metal became available I made the change. Didn't improve or hurt accuracy. I was happy with the change but I was a happy camper before hand.
#3 My only "wish it had" was the bolt locking closed with the safety on.
The Gen II fixed this. My rifle is a Classic or as I call it Gen I.
Buy the rifle + optics should be well below 1-K
A hearty recommendation for a fine hunting gun that leaves $$ left over for superior optics and ammo, or possibly gas for a hunting trip.
I know the usual complaint(s)
1) magazines
2) flimsy stock
3) Perhaps some others that I don't recall.
#1 I never had any problems with OEM mags. Yep, they are plastic/ polymer but they work & last. A non problem as far as I'm concerned.
#2 Stock was not my favorite but I hunted with the rifle "as issued" for 3 years with exceptional accuracy. When the B&C stock using the original mag/bottom metal became available I made the change. Didn't improve or hurt accuracy. I was happy with the change but I was a happy camper before hand.
#3 My only "wish it had" was the bolt locking closed with the safety on.
The Gen II fixed this. My rifle is a Classic or as I call it Gen I.
Buy the rifle + optics should be well below 1-K
A hearty recommendation for a fine hunting gun that leaves $$ left over for superior optics and ammo, or possibly gas for a hunting trip.
FNSafari
Gold $$ Contributor
Last time I looked the 1500 Howa was in the 500-600 range and they guaranteed 1MOA with premium factory ammo.
$669.99 : https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1037998928
Put a $12.95 MCarbo trigger spring in it and go shoot sub MOA.
Put a $12.95 MCarbo trigger spring in it and go shoot sub MOA.
Coyotefurharvester
Silver $$ Contributor
Definitely NOT 5/8-24 muzzle thread on a Browning.
OR,. a "Sporter barreled",.. Tikka
Mine and Grandsons are, 9/16 x 24 tpi done at, PVA with, Jet Blast, 3 Port Brakes,.. very "Sweet" Brakes !
All 4 of, our Tikka's shoot,.. Great !
Thanks everyone. I decided to purchase a HOWA barreled action from Brownell's in 30-06. They had a 15% off coupon for it, so it was a very good price. I have the adapter for it on hand (I decided to change that requirement to open up my options) and also a custom 30 cal brake I had made for a previous HOWA that is the correct profile for the barrel. I think I may go old school and get a walnut stock from Boyd's. I have a new Arken 5-24x50 in the box that was waiting for my next rifle.
Not a Walnut stock! lol.
Haha. Yeah, changed my mind after I priced it out. I went with a Bell and Carlson. Fit perfectly and I have used them before and they fit me well.
Looks very nice!
Dimner
I do believe in Captain Crunch.
I have a B&C for my Tikka. It's absolutely great. I did the test one does with a dial indicator to check if you have stress free bedding. The B&C passed with flying colors.
Let us know how you like it when you get a chance to shoot it. I have never handled a Howa before.
Will do!
Dimner
I do believe in Captain Crunch.
That precision hunter stuff is expensive BUT shoots nice in everything I have tried. Is that using the 178gr ELD-X? I have switched to those in my 06. Only recently though, and have not taken game with it. I was sick of my OCD triggering when I saw a tiny scuff on a lead exposed soft point interlocks. So after I saw how well those ELD-X shot, I went to red plastic tips.
Nice shooting!
Nice shooting!
It is the 178s and I agree. I have a custom rifle that ended up being picky as well and stacks the Precision Hunter. I do have a box for reloading. However, this would be an elk rifle and the ELD-X is not exactly the best for that. I just wanted to ensure the rifle could shoot and have a baseline. Amazing I got almost the same group size with 150 PPs. My go to is always Norma and it was about a 2" group.
I have some 165 and 180 grain Accubonds I am going to try. Also some 180 Partitions. May end up ordering some Barnes. Oh, and also have some 152 Lehigh Controlled Chaos to try.
wboggs
Gold $$ Contributor
I would go with the precision hunter for larger game, either for deer. That rifle is a shooter, don't let it go
Appreciate it. It isn't going anywhere. Quickly becoming one of my favorites.
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