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Pathfinder45 · July 8, 2016, 01:40 PM

You should just get the 30-'06 you've always wanted. Forget about the 308. As for the rifle itself, I would insist on a model 70 Winchester with the Classic, controlled-round-feed of it's Mauser-type extractor, and, of course, a genuine Walnut stock. With your budget, you can probably afford the Super-Grade version, but the regular, Classic Sporter is very nice already. If you happen to find one of these at an excellent price except that it's in 270 Winchester, I would get it if I were you. But those are the only two calibers I would consider in such a rifle. Your plan for a 30-'06 is a sound one, and that caliber is outstanding. If you do get a nice model 70 for your first rifle, you will very likely keep it for life.....

July 8, 2016, 01:40 PM	#6
Pathfinder45 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 3,224	You should just get the 30-'06 you've always wanted. Forget about the 308. As for the rifle itself, I would insist on a model 70 Winchester with the Classic, controlled-round-feed of it's Mauser-type extractor, and, of course, a genuine Walnut stock. With your budget, you can probably afford the Super-Grade version, but the regular, Classic Sporter is very nice already. If you happen to find one of these at an excellent price except that it's in 270 Winchester, I would get it if I were you. But those are the only two calibers I would consider in such a rifle. Your plan for a 30-'06 is a sound one, and that caliber is outstanding. If you do get a nice model 70 for your first rifle, you will very likely keep it for life.....