Picked up a used 30.06

[darin]

Tonight after work I picked up my first hunting rifle - it's a 1978 Winchester Model 70. I paid $275. It's not in pristine condition, but that's what i wanted for a 'first rifle'.

Thoughts?

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[crin63]

Model 70's were the choice for target/sniper weapons for many years and some still prefer them. FN uses a model 70 action on their current super police rifles. I have one of the FN's and its nearly a tack driver. 30.06 is great old caliber so I think this combo is a real winner.

[darin]

Thanks CR - that's what I was hoping for -just something to do what I need it to do. :D

[glockmail]

My son and his friend shoot fruit and vegetables with his 30.08. It sounds like a cannon going off across the little pond. They took some videos of the a turnip and a coconut exploding. The projectile generally makes a small entrance hole, a larger exit hole, and the "brains" exploding out of the exit hole send the remaining shell forward, towards the shooter. Its pretty cool, and demonstrates the "Kennedy" phenomenon perfectly.

[darin]

My son and his friend shoot fruit and vegetables

http://www.youtube.com/user/dmpwa - plenty of fruit-blowin' up there. :)


Anyone have guidance on specific ammo? I'd like to zero the weapon with the same rounds i intend to use on a hunt (hog). Should I shop for anything in particular? A co-worker suggested just about any WalMart 30.06 round will do fine for my intended use.

Thoughts? I have found 30.06 ammo to be quite a bit more expensive than either my .40 or .223/5.56 rounds.

[Mr. P]

http://www.youtube.com/user/dmpwa - plenty of fruit-blowin' up there. :)


Anyone have guidance on specific ammo? I'd like to zero the weapon with the same rounds i intend to use on a hunt (hog). Should I shop for anything in particular? A co-worker suggested just about any WalMart 30.06 round will do fine for my intended use.

Thoughts? I have found 30.06 ammo to be quite a bit more expensive than either my .40 or .223/5.56 rounds.

It may not be pristine but it's a damn good shape for it's age!

Ammo...Federal is good all around. Wal-Mart used to sell it.. I'd go 150-165 grain.

[glockmail]

....I'd like to zero the weapon with the same rounds i intend to use on a hunt (hog). ....

Better to use one of these to set your sights or scope. http://www.laserlyte.com/Laser_Bore_Sighter/LBS-0006-140/index.html

The accuracy of the round is mainly dependent on the precision of the copper jacket. If it's not a uniform thickness it will wobble when it spins.

[Jeff]

http://www.youtube.com/user/dmpwa - plenty of fruit-blowin' up there. :)


Anyone have guidance on specific ammo? I'd like to zero the weapon with the same rounds i intend to use on a hunt (hog). Should I shop for anything in particular? A co-worker suggested just about any WalMart 30.06 round will do fine for my intended use.

Thoughts? I have found 30.06 ammo to be quite a bit more expensive than either my .40 or .223/5.56 rounds.

I always use 165 grain soft tip for deer , but Hogs we usally hunt with dogs and once they are bayed a 357 pistol works fine, but that 165 grains soft tip does a hell of a job