Rifle suggestions..

[Jethro]

Before I put much effort into this, figure I will ask for info here first.

My brother contacted me last night....looking for a rifle. I dont have much to go on, other than what he told me. Hes not a gun nut, so top of the line stuff probably isnt what hes looking for.
His criteria...
Bolt action
30/06
10 rnd detachable mag....or easily modified to accept 10 rnd mags.
Oh.....and needs to be something that isnt extinct right now.... something he can find.

Im trying to convince him 308 is very close, and much more available right now, but we shall see.

Thanks for any help.

[rabbit]

30/06 is a good all around rifle. I have killed a lot of deer with one. The last several years I have used my 270WSM.

[Shane37110]

Tell him to find the ammo first. I've not seen 30-06 on the shelf in a couple years. I also know of no 10 rd 30-06 platforms except the aftermarket mags for the remington 742. He should just get a .308 AR from Palmetto State if he feels he needs more than the 5 rounds a lower end bolt gun holds. Yes there are 10+ capacity bolt guns but they will all cost more than a Palmetto .308 AR.

[Jethro]

Tell him to find the ammo first. I've not seen 30-06 on the shelf in a couple years

That is my opinion. 308 ammo on every walmart shelf in America. Performance difference is negligible, and many more options that meet his criteria are available in 308.....bolt with 10 rnd detachable mag!

[Shane37110]

Tell him to find the ammo first. I've not seen 30-06 on the shelf in a couple years

That is my opinion. 308 ammo on every walmart shelf in America. Performance difference is negligible, and many more options that meet his criteria are available in 308.....bolt with 10 rnd detachable mag!

See my edit above

[Jethro]

30/06 is a good all around rifle. I have killed a lot of deer with one. The last several years I have used my 270WSM.

I killed my first deer with a 30/06...but have killed many more with other calibers. Im not to picky...as long as it shoots straight..

[Jethro]

Tell him to find the ammo first. I've not seen 30-06 on the shelf in a couple years

That is my opinion. 308 ammo on every walmart shelf in America. Performance difference is negligible, and many more options that meet his criteria are available in 308.....bolt with 10 rnd detachable mag!

See my edit above

I agree. Im not sure what hes looking for. Just received the vague text last night. Ive text him this morning, but he lives in Idaho... Time diff, I guess.

[JCodd]

Budget? I might have a 300wm and plenty of ammo if he’s interested

[Jethro]

Budget? I might have a 300wm and plenty of ammo if he’s interested

I asked. No exact amount mentioned. Just said..."quality". His idea of quality isnt the same as mine though. Not being a gun nut, he doesn't realize that can get into some serious $$$.
I would venture to guess....less than a grand....the more less, the better...

[snakester50]

Tell him to find the ammo first. I've not seen 30-06 on the shelf in a couple years

That is my opinion. 308 ammo on every walmart shelf in America. Performance difference is negligible, and many more options that meet his criteria are available in 308.....bolt with 10 rnd detachable mag!

That ought to tell someone something!!! 308 not popular as 30-06 heck get him a real gun in 7mm magnum . Ruger m77 works . Don't know if a 10 round clip can be made to work for the M77 though but heck as accurate as the 7mm is you won't need any more rounds

[Jethro]

Update.....
Took Shane's advice....suggested ar10 in 308. He finally answered.....thats more what hes looking for. Not necessarily for hunting.....maybe just getting prepared. Maybe he suspects something...
Btw, hes ex military....but his gun while in service, was the M109 Paladin...
Not much for small arms...


Another update....Now hes found a PTR 91....and likes.
Anyone know of any good or bad about them?

[Shane37110]

If he's looking for shtf then he may as well go 5.56 caliber AR

[Jethro]

If he's looking for shtf then he may as well go 5.56 caliber AR

Kind of my thoughts, now that ive figured out what hes looking for...and why.

[mike243]

Wasn’t Savage making 1 that took AR mags?

[mike243]

Was thinking they made it in several calibers with 10 round mags

[Jethro]

Was thinking they made it in several calibers with 10 round mags

Maybe.....or was it AICS mags?