AR 30-06? & Others
Anyone have a good suggestion on a 30-06 in an AR platform? Is there any advantage over an AR-10? The ammo might be a little cheaper in the At-10, but I have no other guns in 308 or 7.63 and have several in 30-06, including a M-1 Garand and 1903 Springfield.
One more question would you rather have a AR-10 or MIA1? I know I can only get the M1A1 in 7.62. The M1A1 would go along with the M1 and 03 better as far as a collection. I have a 1911 too. Someday want to get a Model 92 to go along with that. I would like to collect US Military weapons. However, the M1A1 might be a bit heavy for hog hunting.
Trying to decide on my next investment?
Thanks!
One more question would you rather have a AR-10 or MIA1? I know I can only get the M1A1 in 7.62. The M1A1 would go along with the M1 and 03 better as far as a collection. I have a 1911 too. Someday want to get a Model 92 to go along with that. I would like to collect US Military weapons. However, the M1A1 might be a bit heavy for hog hunting.
Trying to decide on my next investment?
Thanks!
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My experience with 30-06, is that it's not fun to shoot from a light weight rifle. If you want a AR chambered for 30-06, for your collection, well and good. Not so good, for for high volume varmint hunting, IMHO. 0 -
there was one offered some years ago dont know if they still are in bussiness 0 -
The one I know of was Noreen Firearms 0 -
IMO you'd be further ahead with a M1A.
And I 2nd what Rufe-snow posted.
EDIT: There are (or were) Semi-auto BARS which would solve the 06 issue.
EDIT2: Another nice '06 semi-auto is the FN 49. Although not US issue. And the 30-06 is not easy to find.0 -
I'd rather have a FN-FAL or a FAL kit build than an AR10.
IIRC Cobb makes an AR in '06 (and other "long action" calibers)
Of course, if you don't need a battle rifle there is always the option of a REALLY nice bolt gun for what you'll pay for a long action AR0 -
quote:Originally posted by savage170
The one I know of was Noreen Firearms
^^^^^This^^^^^
A buddy of mine has one and it's a tack driver. Make sure you get it with a muzzle brake, the recoil is somewhat brisk.
I believe they also make this same gun in .270 Winchester. Way cool!0 -
I had a Browning Belgium BAR in 30-06 for a while, shot wonderfully. Recoil was fine by me. O3A3 are fine. Love M1 G except carrying them very far. Didn't like my M14 or M16. I'm more of a good bolt gun type of guy. 0 -
tfitz54,
quote: I would like to collect US Military weapons. However, the M1A1 might be a bit heavy for hog hunting.
Trying to decide on my next investment?
Collecting and investing in a collection are two distinctly different processes. Possessing a few firearms from the military may be a 'collection' but it won't be 'collectable' unless there is something to justify that term. Then they can become very pricey. Ask Mark about the M1A collecting, he's the defecto expert here on GB for those rifles and variations.
Formerly , the Cobb rifles would have been my choice but I think the Noreen rifles are very good especially considering the cost. Pete and his son make excellent products well worth a long look or purchase.
In deference to actual field shooting at targets and game, I suggest that you skip the .30-06 and run with the AR-10 style platforms in .308 Win. instead. There is a much better selection of both makers and parts, the recoil is significantly less even with a muzzle brake and the accuracy from some of the known and respected makers is nothing short of superb. Understand that 'superb' comes at a price. The ultra-cheap mass produced stuff will never match up to a properly machined and built platform. It costs money to achieve the best results. You have to make the decision as to what level of accuracy you are needing.
If you're not enamored with the AR look, there are now wood buttstocks and wood forearms available to alter the most significant features of those rifles.
Good Luck with your decisions!
Best.0 -
I have a Cobb MCR 300 in 30-06, but I would think it is at least as heavy as the M1A1. Cobb made 100 of them in 2006 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 30-06. It is an up-sized AR, very accurate even with M1 ball, and has been very reliable, though I have probably only put 300 or so rounds through it.
European American Arms (EAA) had an AK platform chambered in 30-06 on their website 10 or so years ago, but I could never find one that was actually for sale. Perhaps someone knows if any were actually produced.
The Noreen that has been mentioned looks to be lighter than the Cobb, and is probably going to be substantially less expensive, though you can still find a Cobb for sale on occasion.0 -
FN made a 30-06 FN-49 for Columbia.
If you want a US military in 30-06, the Marines used a few Johnson rifles during WWII. Both of these weapons have 10 round non-detachable magazines if memory serves.
Neither one is real common or real cheap.0
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