General Purpose rifle

**mark5pt56** · 12-06-13, 06:18

Originally Posted by T2C

Another advantage to 30-06 is that you can load low velocity cast bullets around 1200 fps for a whole lot less money than factory ammunition. The loads are fun to plink with and shoot small game out to 100 yards.

You can do this with any caliber that Hodgdon list with H4895. For instance I have a Sierra Prohunter 125 grain load using this data with .308, they are moving at 2275fps, mild 200 yard hunting load for my daughter. You could even go lower yet. I've also done a hoard of 45-70 loads as well with the 405grain Laser Cast, 850-1600+, the 850 range is in the .357 territory recoil wise. The samples shown on the link are just that-you do the math as instructed and you will see you can go much lower.

DO NOT USE ANY OTHER POWDER!!!!

http://www.hodgdon.com/PDF/H4895%20R...le%20Loads.pdf

**brickboy240** · 12-06-13, 14:52

I recently saw a Remington 700ADL from the late 80s (lightly used) in 30-06 at a pawn shop for 350 bucks.

Too bad you would not consider the M700 because this would make a dandy choice.

I'd also stay with the 30-06 over 308. I have always found 30-06 ammo when the 308 is gone during a panic.

I avoid the 223 and 308 for that reason.

-brickboy240

**MurtaughF3** · 12-06-13, 19:41

I'm in a similar boat. I'm defiantly going 30.06. Just not sure of the rifle. I'm thinking something in all weather/ss. Not sure on manufacture yet. I like the Ruger M77, but I also like the Tikka T3(very hard to be out the box from everything I have read), or the Marlin X7 series, those are probably my top 3 choices. But then again for budget reason I hear the Ruger American is really nice, if going that route, just put a nice paint job on it to help protect from the elements. Just way to many good options.

**The Dumb Gun Collector** · 12-06-13, 20:55

"I'd also stay with the 30-06 over 308. I have always found 30-06 ammo when the 308 is gone during a panic."

Absolutely

**mark5pt56** · 12-06-13, 21:09

http://www.winchesterguns.com/produc...01C&mid=535135

**The Dumb Gun Collector** · 12-06-13, 21:28

I just wish Winchester knew how to install sights on their rifles. I have an all-weather I use for this purpose now. It is perfect in this role but I can't stand the fact that it lacks sights.

**mark5pt56** · 12-06-13, 21:40

I was hoping that Winchester would do a Scout, but I haven't heard. I just like the idea of the compact rifle, irons and the many options for an optic. Yes, Yes, I know, plenty of mil surplus, etc out there with irons, ready to go, but that's where they end.