I purchased a Ruger M77 chambered in .30-06 new in 1982. Its the original design prior to the change to the MkII in the early 90's. It came with a beautiful walnut stock. That stock has quite a few battle scars now. Every now and then I consider putting a synthetic stock on it. Then I pull the old soldier out, run my hands over the stock, and remember all of the great hunts I had with her. I shot my first whitetail deer with that rifle. OUt of the box accuracy was ok, then I free-floated the barrel and accuracy is very very good.
I've used that aught-6 to take a whitetail deer, black bear, and moose in Minnesota, a couple elk in Colorado, and a few mulies in Montana.
I do have other rifles that are good in certain situations. However, if I could only own one rifle, it would be chambered for the .30-06.
As others have stated, its also a joy to reload. Easy, and many many options for powders and projectiles to choose from.
Cheers!
I've used that aught-6 to take a whitetail deer, black bear, and moose in Minnesota, a couple elk in Colorado, and a few mulies in Montana.
I do have other rifles that are good in certain situations. However, if I could only own one rifle, it would be chambered for the .30-06.
As others have stated, its also a joy to reload. Easy, and many many options for powders and projectiles to choose from.
Cheers!