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RC20 · April 27, 2014, 02:28 AM

I came into some money and am looking at pursuing a desire to get a heavy barrel 30-06.

I know all the arguments for 308, but this is a want, not a practical item.
I am fond of my 30-06s and it would fit in with a mil surplus shooting and collection.

I have something around $1000 to spend on this desire.

Goal is to get a 3/4 MOA accuracy as close to guarantees as possible. Mostly I want to be able to just shoot good groups each range session to make me feel good about my eyes not being so good.

I am not good enough to shoot sub 1/2 MOA so no desire to push for something the true bench rest shooters would put together.

I understand Remington does some special order work, never had one of their 700 actions so I don't know if they are still good though that seems to be one of the go to type.

Any other ideas or options along those lines? Stock choices to make it a go etc.

I also like my two stage triggers so thats a part of the package.

At some point I may shoot enough to wear out a barrel (though the reloads are accuracy oriented not velocity). Ease of replacement that can be done by a good local gun smith and cost of a replacement barrel is a consideration here.

April 27, 2014, 02:28 AM	#1
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,330	30-06 Heavy Barrel Build I came into some money and am looking at pursuing a desire to get a heavy barrel 30-06. I know all the arguments for 308, but this is a want, not a practical item. I am fond of my 30-06s and it would fit in with a mil surplus shooting and collection. I have something around $1000 to spend on this desire. Goal is to get a 3/4 MOA accuracy as close to guarantees as possible. Mostly I want to be able to just shoot good groups each range session to make me feel good about my eyes not being so good. I am not good enough to shoot sub 1/2 MOA so no desire to push for something the true bench rest shooters would put together. I understand Remington does some special order work, never had one of their 700 actions so I don't know if they are still good though that seems to be one of the go to type. Any other ideas or options along those lines? Stock choices to make it a go etc. I also like my two stage triggers so thats a part of the package. At some point I may shoot enough to wear out a barrel (though the reloads are accuracy oriented not velocity). Ease of replacement that can be done by a good local gun smith and cost of a replacement barrel is a consideration here.