r/canadaguns • u/bigplumbus69 • Apr 08 '26
Buy recommendations Looking to buy a .306
I’m looking to buy my first 30-06 but I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by the options. I’m looking for something under 1K but don’t know where to go from there. Any advice on brands/what I should avoid? (Edited because I am newer to this and put .306 instead of 30-06)
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u/Thereal_Stormm006 Apr 08 '26
Pre-64 or Post-2008, Pre-2020 Winchester Model 70
Browning X-Bolt
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u/griffin86666666 Apr 08 '26
Tikka
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u/No-Night-48 Apr 08 '26
He's in Canada
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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 08 '26
We get Tikka in Canada.
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u/No-Night-48 Apr 08 '26
Under 1k?
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u/IPSC_Canuck Apr 08 '26
We do, but it’s pretty tough to find one for >$1000…
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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 08 '26
Rangeview has a couple secondhand T3x lites for $900. They actually look decent too. I might need another. 😳
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u/IPSC_Canuck Apr 08 '26
Oh no way. I’m leery of buying second hand rifles online. I feel like it’s something I’d really like to look over.
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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 08 '26 edited Apr 08 '26
That's fair. My experience with secondhand online has been great so far. I've actually got some real nice pieces from retailers at much better prices than I would have got buying private. I bought a Remington 1100 for parts, but it ended up being an absolutely gorgeous shotgun for only $350. Retailers can't afford to ruin their reputation by lessing junk.
I can definitely understand the hesitation though.
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u/IPSC_Canuck Apr 08 '26
I suppose if i were doing it through a store i’d feel much more comfortable about it knowing that likely someone competent has looked it over and asked questions. I’ve bought a few milsurps from private sales but really, for the most part you can tell from photos what’s good and what’s junk. My main goal with my milsurps was more just owning a piece of history, the accuracy and function was secondary. With a precision bolt action, my goal is likely long range, so i’d want to see the bore and crown pretty closely. I’d want to look at the bolt and check for play. I think it’s really a matter of my willingness to pay a little more for some level of guarantee that I’m not going to get something with a bore that some guy hasn’t destroyed with a jag somehow. But if someone is just looking to shoot a moose inside 200 yds, i guess there really isn’t much that could get a group bigger than 6” at that range on a bolt action, that couldn’t be fixed by someone who isn’t a gunsmith(I’m thinking loose action screws here).
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u/swift_gilford Apr 08 '26
As a big fan of 30-06 in both its function and history - can i ask why you are leaning towards this round as well as:
- intended use
- actual/realistic distances you will be shooting
- do you plan or reloading or factory ammo for foreseeable future?
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u/PM_me_ur_TT-33 Apr 08 '26
- optic/sights if you already have, or have plans for, that.
I've been helping out with the same question as OP and have a recent "cheap reputable" list with various tradeoffs; no point offering options until those questions are answered.
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u/Kim_Bong_Un420 Apr 08 '26
Get a 7mm08 or 7mm rem mag. The 7mm08 can shoot anything from coyotes to elk and bear. I shoot two moose a year with mine and none have ran further than 100 yards
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u/Aether_rite Apr 08 '26
only 30-06 i own is a husqvarna 1640. it was like $450. if you're okay with old rifles those are pretty nice.
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u/LeeFrann Apr 08 '26
What are you using it for? 6.5cm can often be found for cheaper and is more pleasant to shoot.
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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 08 '26
I used to be an anti-6.5 fudd. I must say, it is very pleasant to shoot. I'm keeping my .308 though.
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Apr 08 '26 edited May 06 '26
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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 08 '26
Recoil is easier for sure. Shoots flat. Less stopping power.
That's kind of the main points. I like it, but not enough to replace my .308
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Apr 08 '26 edited May 06 '26
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u/PM_me_ur_TT-33 Apr 08 '26
Are you hearing the whispers of Grrrrrendellllll in your ear yet?
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Apr 09 '26 edited May 06 '26
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u/PM_me_ur_TT-33 Apr 09 '26
No, and that's why folks pick Grendel... The Creedmoor is a comfortable match for 308 in most situations. But agreed that we have fewer commercial loads to choose from compared to AR country, and the bolt guns aren't as diverse.
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u/LumberjackCDN Gold'n Loan Outfitters & Pawn Apr 08 '26
Get a ruger g2 if youre trying to stay under 1k. We'll probably have a deal on then this weekend due to running a PAL course.
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u/IPSC_Canuck Apr 08 '26
Why specifically do you want something chambered in 30-06 or .308(I’m assuming you mean .308 and not .306 but maybe I’m wrong)?
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u/h3IIfir3pho3nix N E R F G U N S Apr 08 '26
Is your $1k budget for just the rifle or rifle + optic?
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u/BlandRusk06 Apr 08 '26
For under 1K, you don't have too many options in terms of brands, especially if you want that price to include the scope. You could go for a Savage Axis, which Bass Pro sells for $639 with a scope, but I have heard that the Savages are not the highest quality. You could also go for a Weatherby Vanguard, a Mossberg Patriot, a Howa 1500 (generally very well rated), and maybe a Ruger American, although that will likely exceed $1k. The Winchester XPR and CVA Cascade might also be a bit over budget, but are also options.
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u/hafetysazard Apr 08 '26
Sauer 100s go on sale all the time, and they’re good accurate guns. They use Remington 700 scope mounts/rails.
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u/TheRip91 Apr 08 '26
I got a Howa 1500 3006. Bolt is very smooth, made in Japan, very precise. The Howa platform has lots of chassis mods and everything if you choose to mod.
I got mine on clearance for 500 bucks last yesr, they typically run 800.
I left mine relatively stock, just a rail and scope. May get a bipod for it.
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u/vibaslider Apr 09 '26
Prophet River has Howa 1500 in 308, stainless barrel for 999. They have a 6.5 creed for 699, giving you $300 to buy ammo to practice, or step up to a big game cartridge and get a 300 win mag with scope for 879. Howa is accurate, has a great trigger, and can be upgraded later if needed.
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u/bigplumbus69 Apr 09 '26
Thank you everyone for the input. I’m looking to start with hunting deer and move on to elk afterwards. Factory ammo to start and maybe somewhere down the line self load.
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u/PM_me_ur_TT-33 Apr 09 '26
Lots of options, then. Please comment on expected hunting distances, whether blind/stand or expecting much hiking/staalking, and the optics plan/budget.
Are there any preferred gun stores in your region we can tailor recommendations for?
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u/Savageplayr29 Apr 09 '26
You can buy one of those old Remington semi auto ones well under 1k
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u/Savageplayr29 Apr 09 '26
Not exactly a sharp shooter tho ^ I’d keep it inside 150-200 tops lol, and at that point just get a 30-30 lever gun 😭
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u/EntropyRX maplegun.ca Apr 08 '26
I suggest you to shortlist what you like by searching 30-06 on MapleGun https://www.maplegun.ca/?q=30-06&types=firearm Use the price filters as needed, you should get an idea of what you like and what’s available in Canada
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u/SquidMeister12 Apr 08 '26
Do you mean 308 or 30-06?