r/canadaguns • u/LoquatGrand6785 • May 10 '26
Misc Need help choosing a 30-06
Need help deciding on a 30-06
I'm trying to decide on a 30-06.
I'm deciding between a howa 1500, Weatherby vanguard, savage 110, and Winchester xpr.
Anyone have any recommendations? Also scope recommendations?
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u/Lintany May 10 '26
I have 2 weatherby vanguards, ‘06 and 308. Just about the only time I post on Reddit is when people ask if they’re any good. They’re awesome.
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u/Ok_Rush_246 May 10 '26
I feel obligated to yell “Tikka!”
I really like Burris scopes for their value. The Signature series has really good optical quality for the price.
I would steer clear of 30-06 though. It’s a heavy recoiling, large cartridge that’s pretty inefficient compared to lets say a 308
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u/LumberjackCDN Gold'n Loan Outfitters & Pawn May 10 '26
Seconded for tikka
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u/Dependent_Account603 May 11 '26
I wanted a .308 and avoided tikka for that reason. There's a spacer in the magazine instead of a shorter action! I like my rifle to be designed around the cartridge.
With that said the tikkas are still amazing and a long action tikka is still lighter than a short action Howa.
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u/Acc4Wtf May 10 '26
Get a Mauser M18, can find it new for like $650. Made in Germany, sub MOA guarantee.
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u/DropMeAnOrangeBeam May 10 '26
I have a Winchester XPR that I love firing. I found the recoil on it to be manageable for me. I got the combo one that came with a Vortex Crossfire 2 that works well once you got it sightes in.
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u/Damiancarmine14 May 10 '26
Howa1500 is great. I recommend checking intersurplus too. They have some old Sako and tikkas on there. They are used, but hey, I’m a sucker for old school rifles.
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u/BlandRusk06 May 13 '26
This doesn’t quite answer your question, but I have the XPR in 270 Win. It shoots quite well. It was my first firearm, and I am still somewhat new to guns, so I can’t compare it to much else. However, it is a little more pricey than what you need for a basic hunting/target rifle, so if that is what you want, you could probably save ~$400 by going with a Savage. Mine came with a Vortex Crossfire scope on it, which works just fine.
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u/nax_91 May 13 '26
If you’re ok with older guns, Intersurplus has a plethora of beautiful European rifles in all sorts of calibres, including 30-06. Lots of Mauser action rifles made by Husqvarna, Parker Hale, Brno(was taken over by CZ) etc. some of the Parker Hales have beautifully engraved floor plates, however if you want something more modern, then maybe not your pick, but they are otherwise great rifles for the price. They do also have some older Sakos. Read the description and look at the pictures carefully, if you decide to go with them. They are pretty good at explaining or sending additional pictures.
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u/NachoSentry May 14 '26
Not to join in the conversation late and with a non listed suggestion but a Winchester model 70 in 30-06 is also a slick choice, can find them for $1000 - $1500 in my searches. I have one that was made pre-1964 and it shoot likes a dream
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u/FluffyPlays22 May 10 '26
I would steer clear of savage, they are just terrible firearms, if all you want is for something to go bang and shoot good fine, but everything else on them is terrible. The howa 1500 will probably be your best choice here if you are hard set on these 4 guns.
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u/CurlyWurly61 May 10 '26
Between the options I'd say Howa 1500