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tahunua001 · August 30, 2013, 12:48 PM

I second the Ruger number 1. probably in 45/70 or 7 mauser just because those are the most common it seems.

7 mauser is not much of a step down from 30-06 in terms of power and effective range but is a lot easier on your shoulder and 45-70, though limited in range is a very versatile round if you reload. it can do anything from bird shot to round balls to 600gr slugs. both can still kill anything in north america given proper shot placement.

a nice used one can be had for under $1000.

another option if you want to go for classic and collectable is a springfield 1903A3. great shooters and in 30-06 so you wouldn't have to stockpile a new round.

August 30, 2013, 12:48 PM	#17
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	I second the Ruger number 1. probably in 45/70 or 7 mauser just because those are the most common it seems. 7 mauser is not much of a step down from 30-06 in terms of power and effective range but is a lot easier on your shoulder and 45-70, though limited in range is a very versatile round if you reload. it can do anything from bird shot to round balls to 600gr slugs. both can still kill anything in north america given proper shot placement. a nice used one can be had for under $1000. another option if you want to go for classic and collectable is a springfield 1903A3. great shooters and in 30-06 so you wouldn't have to stockpile a new round. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin