Optics Talk has several suggestions for scopes. After much research I went with the Zeiss conquest and it kicks butt. The Leupold's are great also but just check out a Zeiss and you will see a slight advantage. I got mine at SWFA and they do a price match thing so I got mine for 390$ shipped. You could probably get the Bushnell 4200 Elite for 250$ shipped if you call and give them a competitors web site with a price in that range. (Outdoor Superstore has it @ 255$)

LOL <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> The way you guys have been buying up all the stock in these stores of late....I wish I did work there on commission!! Hope you enjoy the 30-06...if that's what you go for....in fairness both calibres are good ones <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I got my Burris 3-9x40 for $100 Canadian; that's roughly $80 USD. I love it, and recommend it to anyone who wants to try a really nice, inexpensive scope.

I think I am just going to wait and get the Remington 700 XCR in 30-06. it might take the store a while to get it but oh well. I can wait I guess.


I saw a Russian SKS today at the store for $00 cash. I almost bought that instead - what do ya think????

Well, if it is free I would certainly fill out the paper work.

Really, I might pic up the semi auto and high cap stuff while you can. I think it will be a little longer before "they" start with the non-semi auto stuff.

My two cents would be to pass on the SKS....given what you do for a living semi/full auto stuff can easily drop into your lap...just give it time...I would cover the bases on the stuff that you won't trip over...a good hunting rifle and scope is something that fits the bill...if you get invited to go hunting you need the tools. I would have a good pistol,shotgun and hunting rifle and then spend money on getting really good with them and enjoying myself.

On that note I need to start thinning my stuff out....it is so easy to have too much. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/footinmouth.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I can't argue with Steel Fan, I have my other bases covered so for me maybe semi auto stuff would be good to stock up on.

But, if I had to take just one a trusted long range hunting rifle would be my go to. SFan is also right in the fact you never know when you might be asked to go hunting so having the capability is good. A SOD, Glock, 870 and the 700 and you would be really set.

Reconseed good choice on waiting for the 06. It will be worth the wait!

Skip the SKS. There are way better alternatives out there. Plus your gonna need alot of ammo and accesories for that 06! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I would go for either as for most hunting situations neither you or the game will know the difference.
Find the gun that "feels" right and go for it.

Having said that if moose, elk or grizzly hunting is in your future then the nod would go to the 30/06. This is where the heavier bullets shine.

I personally prefer a 308 over a 30/06 but that is only because I was able to get a smaller, lighter rifle in 308 then 30/06

You may want to also look at the 300 wsm if you plan on hunting larger game

Im pretty set on the .06 or the 7mm round. But the scope and rifle and rings and case are going to run me around $1700 <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

YIKES! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

So buy the Browning X-bolt or the Tikka Hunter in 30-06 instead. Both are nice rifles for under $700 easily. Add on some nice rings and scope for about $300 tops. A nice soft case is $75 max. All in all, you should be able to get it for under $1200.

Anyone else on here play with these two bolt actions? If so, back me up here.