Opinions wanted on a good semi auto 30-06

rt014

rt014

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I'm hankering for a new deer gun. I'd like a high quality (but not insanely high quality) semi auto 30-06 with synthetic camo stock and parkerized finish. I'd also like it to be light because I prefer carrying without a sling. It should also be known for not jamming in the cold and have the ability to feed a variety of ammo without failing.

Another unrelated question: Is it ok to use silicon based lubricant on a gun's action instead of normal petroleum based gun oils?

Thanks for the help.
 
rt, I can't help you on the camo/parkerized combo, but I can say that my Browing Safari Grade .30-06 has performed flawlessly. I've dropped deer at over 200 yds, and took an Elk in Wyoming 2 years ago with it at about 150 yds.

On the lube question, I prefer synthetics over dino lubes because at low temps (32 degrees or less) the synths perform much better that the dinos. I've never had a jam or experienced sluggish action even when hunting in snow/sleet/freezing rain. I've also treated all of my long guns and pistols with Microlon.
 
SPXTrader said:
rt, I can't help you on the camo/parkerized combo, but I can say that my Browing Safari Grade .30-06 has performed flawlessly. I've dropped deer at over 200 yds, and took an Elk in Wyoming 2 years ago with it at about 150 yds.

On the lube question, I prefer synthetics over dino lubes because at low temps (32 degrees or less) the synths perform much better that the dinos. I've never had a jam or experienced sluggish action even when hunting in snow/sleet/freezing rain. I've also treated all of my long guns and pistols with Microlon.
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Thanks SPXTrader. I heard good things about the Brownings too. What do you mean by 'Dino lubes'....regular gun oil/lubes? Sounds like a silicon based one would be the way to go.
 
You could get an old Garand ! The Browning has a good rep and there is the newer Benelli R-1.There are good lubes out there including Mobil 1 ,that was found excellentin FBI tests .I use Mobil DTE which is a petroleum lube with all the additives needed for guns though basically for turbines! Remember that most cold weather lub problems are precipitaion of paraffins from the oil [Not found in good lubes like Mobil DTE or any good gun oil], use of excessive oil, and condensation of moisture !! An arctic cabin has two rooms ,one heated where you live and the other unheated for equipment .This eliminates condensation problems !!! Clean the gun thoroughly, lightly lube, watch out for moisture!
 
as for oil i'd go with break free and never look back. As for the rifle your criteria really fit a quality bolt action over an auto. I don't care for browning so i'd have to go with a remington 742 {or whatever they call it now} and keep it clean and it will serve you well. good hunting.
 
My dad and I both have Remington 7400's (I believe the updated model is called the 750). Really nice rifles imo.
 
I believe "dino lube" is the stuff that you get out of the ground... black gold, Texas tea.... was once a T. Rex.

vs. synth...made in a lab.
 
1bluedog said:
BAR - Maybe consider a .308.

MD
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I'd like to stick with 30-06 because I already have a bolt gun in that caliber (Remington 700 ADL).

Thanks for all the replies guys. I'll tell you, I took a look at that Benelli R1 and it really looks like a sweet gun...a bit pricey....but sweet.
 
Not to get into all the explanations of why, but if you put "semi-auto" and "30-06" into the same question, the answer will either be "garand" or "more money than you realy want to spend"

It has to do with the whole "long action" part of the 30-06.

I looked for another answer, and ended up with a 700 BDL.
 
Nimick said:
Not to get into all the explanations of why, but if you put "semi-auto" and "30-06" into the same question, the answer will either be "garand" or "more money than you realy want to spend"

It has to do with the whole "long action" part of the 30-06.

I looked for another answer, and ended up with a 700 BDL.
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I was wondering why there are literally only a handful of production model semi's in the 30-06 caliber.
 
rt014 said:
I was wondering why there are literally only a handful of production model semi's in the 30-06 caliber.
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there aren't a whole lot of 30-06's period. people just don't seem to want to throw the bolt back that far. especially when you can do almost as well with a 308.

(please do not take this comment as an invitation to argue the dominance of the 30-06 vs. 308. thank you.)
 
Nimick said:
there aren't a whole lot of 30-06's period. people just don't seem to want to throw the bolt back that far. especially when you can do almost as well with a 308.

(please do not take this comment as an invitation to argue the dominance of the 30-06 vs. 308. thank you.)
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Yes. They are both great rounds. Unfortunately, I don't own a rifle in either caliber. Must fix that some day!
 
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