The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - looking for a new rifle and not sure which one to get

James R. Burke · October 30, 2009, 07:05 PM

I know you did not mention what I would get. I like the .30-06 for many reasons. Rifles I like the Rugers. I always really liked the No 1's. I have a few of them and they are great. The only thing you may not like is they are a single shot. I love the look, and the single shot does not concern me. They do cost alittle, but you get what you pay for. Also they have about any caliber you may want. Like the prior post said there bolts are also very nice, and like the picture look great! For reloading the No 1's are a dream, at least for me. They have a real solid lock up, and you can push them pretty hard if you want to. I dont, and never had the need to. For deer I use the Nosler 165grain partition. At 100 yards it will stay inside 1" all day long if I do my part, and that is a light sporter. Good luck on your selection, and have fun!

October 30, 2009, 07:05 PM	#14
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	I know you did not mention what I would get. I like the .30-06 for many reasons. Rifles I like the Rugers. I always really liked the No 1's. I have a few of them and they are great. The only thing you may not like is they are a single shot. I love the look, and the single shot does not concern me. They do cost alittle, but you get what you pay for. Also they have about any caliber you may want. Like the prior post said there bolts are also very nice, and like the picture look great! For reloading the No 1's are a dream, at least for me. They have a real solid lock up, and you can push them pretty hard if you want to. I dont, and never had the need to. For deer I use the Nosler 165grain partition. At 100 yards it will stay inside 1" all day long if I do my part, and that is a light sporter. Good luck on your selection, and have fun!