30-06 Bolt Action Question & Your Opinions
I've been looking at picking up a new (or slightly used) 30-06 bolt action that I'll use primarly as a hunting rifle. Would like one with a scope already mounted.
Question: What does the term "sporterized" mean? Seems to me this is a rifle that has been 'pretied-up', but I'm not sure.
What are the expert opinions on models? Scopes? There are a few on GB that seem to be a good deal.
"That a well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defence of a free state..."
Article 13
Virginia Bill of Rights
Question: What does the term "sporterized" mean? Seems to me this is a rifle that has been 'pretied-up', but I'm not sure.
What are the expert opinions on models? Scopes? There are a few on GB that seem to be a good deal.
"That a well regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms, is the proper, natural, and safe defence of a free state..."
Article 13
Virginia Bill of Rights
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I'm new here to the Gunbroker board, and I'm no expert, but I'll take a shot.
"Sporterizing" typically means taking a standard military surplus rifle and turning it into a hunting rifle.
This could include removing the handguards on the front of the barrel to reduce weight, shortening the barrel, drilling and tapping the receiver to mount a scope, retrofitting with a 'bent' bolt, adding a padded buttpad (no need for a hit with the steel buttplate in the deer woods -- well...hopefully not), etc.
This was very popular in post-WW2 when milsurp rifles were going for ~$20, but it usually reduces the value of the rifle today. Sometimes heavy-duty actions like the U.S. Model 1917 (Eddystone) were converted into more powerful calibers. Sometimes, only the receiver was used to build an entirely new rifle -- usually with a mauser.
I predict that, although non-sporterized military rifles will always be desired, there will eventually be a market and collector value for nicely-done sporterized models -- simply because the basic rifle will become increasingly more rare. Kind of like the revival of "classic" hot rod cars.
I hope that helps. Don't do a "Bubba" (sporterize) on your classic military rifle.0 -
I forgot to add -- If you're looking to buy a sporterized rifle, it should be worth less than a non-sporterized rifle. That said, a sporterized Mauser or 1903 can make an excellent, inexpensive deer rifle. 0 -
Price range? Almost all gun shops will mount a scope for you , often for free if ya buy the scope from them. So the already mounted package gun is not that big a deal. Give us a price range and you'll get a few more suggestions.
SALLY
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My vote goes for a clean Remington model 700. First choice is BDL Deluxe, 2nd: ADL Deluxe. -- Generally good shooters, lots of replacement stocks, barrels, parts, etc. available. -- I'd try to find one with a Leupold, Burris or Nikon scope if I could.-- Best quality scope for my money is the Burris Fullfield II 3x9x40mm if buying a new one, or if buying a cheaper one the Bushnell Trophy model is good for the money.-- As many opinions on this as people you ask but that's my two cents after using them in the field alot............Good Luck.........[8D] 0 -
Sporteized is the conversion of a Military rifle into a quasi-hunting rifle. Some of these are really nice jobs, others are good utility works and plenty good for hittin the woods.
With a mounted scope you should be able to pick up a pretty good rifle for $350-400, least ways that's what they go for in my part of the world.
If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!0 -
Be sure to look for a Savage or Howa package. Both are good rifles, my opinion, Savage is the better, base line price and can be extremely
accurate, tho plain, right outta the box.0 -
Love my model 70 Winchester 30-06. Stainless, composite, Leupold scope. My "go to" gun. 0 -
Thanks, folks. I appreciate it.
Price range, bsally, umm....I dunno. Less than $500?
I know you get what you pay for, and quality and price are usually directly proportional.
Even something around the $300 range would be ok.
Not looking to put a 30-06 round through the deer's eye, just kill 'em!0 -
If you don't mind the idea of a chopped up old military rifle, a sporterized 03 or 1917 in nice shape could be had for about $150 to $250 for most; and they are, assuming good condition, as good a rifle as any modern one you'll find.
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf0 -
I picked the 30-06 for a hunting cal. So there's so much you can do with it from 125gr. to 220gr. Hornady 150gr. shoots as flat as a .270.
The rifle I was going to buy had to be the most accurate and the cheapest.BINGO,when I bought a Weatherby Vanguard 1/2' goupings using remington exspress ammo.The guns come with a1 1 1/2" group guarantee Just got me a good rest and premium ammo going back to range next week. Mounted a Leupold 4x12x40 rifleman $249
gun cost $388. Quick one shot kills at 2 bucks, 1 doe and a 400lb. hog last season![:)]0 -
Just enter .30-06 on the search block at GB. Two pages worth right now. 0
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