Want to buy new semi auto 30-06 hunting rifle!

[43PU]

I have done my research and looked here as much as i could. I hunted with a semi auto for the first time and realized the advantages of a semi auto 30-06. So what would you get and why? Remember I have a budget of around 500$

Thanks

[str8shot426]

I would save another $500 and get a Browning. You won't be disappointed.

[43PU]

well i would like to buy a nice BAR how ever with buying a house and a set of 5 month old twins money is a bit tight, i was hoping to stay around the 4-500$ mark

[376Steyr]

If you can't afford a Browning, get the most recent Remington auto you can afford. Remington has been tinkering with the design since it was introduced in the 1950's. My first rifle was a 742 in 30-06, and it did a fine job on deer and elk at moderate ranges. Downside of the 742 is it is not the most robust rifle, and it will break down a lot sooner than a comparable bolt action. There was a thread here a few years ago about rebuilding worn out 742s into straight-pull bolt actions.

[pietro]

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Although I liked my .30-06 Remington 7400 Satin, I loved the .30-06 Browning BAR !

BTW - If/when you ever decide to divest yourself of an autoloader, the Browning will always be saleable (quality counts, here).

Any Remington will be virtually un-saleable at anywhere near half of whatever you pay for it.

Most gun dealers will refuse to even take a Remington in trade, because they usually have one or more that have had birthdays in their inventory (sellers ask big $$$, but never actually get the big $$$).


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[chill45100]

I worked at a small town gun shop and the owner would only allow minor repairs to be undertaken on the Remington's. Never had or allowed one in the sale rack. Brownings were another matter.
Chill45100

[6901]

I have owned a 1982 7400 since my father bought it for me at Christmas. I have had zero problems with it and have about 1000 rounds fired. I now use bolts but I borrowed it out to others who have no complaints.

[triggerhappy243]

I realize you are asking advice on a semi-auto. sounds like you have your heart set on one. I'm curious why not a bolt gun. Outside of a really fast follow up shot, what difference does it make.( oh crapola,that's what Hillary said), Better let me rephrase that.You could get a bolt gun for less money and still have cash left for a decent scope. And they are more accurate too.

[triggerhappy243]

But if I had to buy a semi-auto, I would buy a brand new one, be a remington or a browning.

[Mauser48]

Yep BAR. If not that then a 742.

[M-Tecs]

BAR for me.

[str8shot426]

well i would like to buy a nice BAR how ever with buying a house and a set of 5 month old twins money is a bit tight, i was hoping to stay around the 4-500$ mark

At 4-$500 you are going to be limited to the used rack for a decent auto loader. I don't know of any new semiauto rifle for that price worth buying.
For what it's worth, I bought my eldest son a 30/06 Ruger American topped with a vortex 3-9x40 scope for just under $500. It's the best inexpensive hunting rig on the market in my book.
If your set on an auto and not in a hurry, keep looking, there's a lot of old 742's out there. You'll find something.
Good luck.

[Lead Fred]

The 742 is still bound to the 2710fps limit.
Unlike the 740 (now 7400) pump which has the Weatherby style bolt lugs which are like a bolt gun, and you can shoot whatever thought them.

and the BAR is better than both of the Remmies, and costs a tad bit more

[shoot-n-lead]

Had'em all...and the BAR is the only one that I will own, now.

[Lonegun1894]

I know this is a bit over your $500 limit, but how about a M1 Garand? They're great rifles, shoot well, and will do the job. The downsides are the price is a bit over your imposed limit, and they need slightly lighter pressure ammo than some of the commercial hunting '06 loads develop. But since you're here on this forum, I assume you load your own, so that isn't going to be a problem for you.

[1johnlb]

+1 on the m1 garand. Not that much more for a field grade.

https://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/m1-garand/

[CHeatermk3]

The OP is looking for a hunting rifle; if it's gonna be scoped the Garand will limit his choices. Not to mention the weight!

Bide your time and save your money. Shoot what you already have and remember that if you need a "fast follow-up shot" you prolly should not have fired the first one.

[Maximumbob54]

Just keep saving and eventually get a BAR. There's a good reason that Remmy auto's sell so cheap used and BAR's are always more expensive. You get what you pay for and this is a big one.

And before you poo-poo the thought of waiting and saving, I did and I'm sure glad I did.

[FergusonTO35]

How about a Remington pump or Browning BLR lever action? Almost as fast and much more reliable.

[43PU]

I hunted this year with a M1 Garand and that's what made me decide on a semi rifle to me it was a great comfort to know I have a very quick follow up shot if needed and if not needed then I don't lol.

Check out this post from hunting with CBs

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...nd-Kills-again