Best 30-06 Rifle? 12 Guns Reviewed Side by Side

Welcome to Ron Spomer Outdoors! In the final installment of 30-06 Week, we recap all the rifles we showcased, and share our final thoughts on each.
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For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion - the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me - from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world.
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[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

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[@martinmoore5335]

DEAR RON AN ASSOCIATES, THERE ARE OVER 10 MILLION GUN OWNERS AN HUNTERS THAT ARE NOT REGISTERED OR DO NOT VOTE !!! WE NEED ALL YOU GUYS THAT PUT VIDEOS OUT TO RALLY THESE STRAGGLERS TO VOTE OR SURRENDER THEIR WEAPONS , THEY PROMOTE COMMUNISIM

[@brandonyoung7760]

7mm Rem mag lineup next 😍😍😍 Sako S20, Weatherby vanguard and Savage high country definitely need to be in the mix

[@martinmoore5335]

Mr. Spomer, I'm asking all utube gun guys to call out an rally the 10 million unregistered non voters to get them to start voting ok , we need them voting in November an against all the unconstitutional gun laws being passed

[@martinmoore5335]

There are 10 million gun owners an hunters in the USA that are not registered to vote rally them up guys ! Thanks ron

[@TheJoeymeister]

Hi Ron, I was curious if you have any experience with CZ rifles or if you have any thoughts on them?

[@blackie1of4]

My late father suggested the 30-06 Springfield to me a long time ago! He said.. if you can't kill it with the aught six.. you shouldn't be hunting it! All he ever carried was his Winchester model 70 chambered in it ❤

[@DaveL9170]

Ain’t many problems a man can’t fix with $500 and a .30-06. Yes, still very true even today!!!!

[@wadepederson8457]

Yes,you can, such as trigger pull or trigger upgrade and stock bedding or stock replacement and bedding and a limbsaver for barrel harmonics and those that reload their ammo. These are some of the smaller attributes that can increase accuracy in a large way, even the bullet. Find the one your rifle likes. I hope this helps out. Have good hunting.

[@Q_Sertorius]

$700

[@BlackHoleDonkey]

Next series: ‘rifles to introduce youth into the sport’

[@24kachina]

Great question, simple answer. Ruger 10-.22

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Ar 15

[@eriksforestryvision8751]

The PC would have a hay day with that title...

[@unashamedly1776]

22lr rifle with a suppressor

[@jaydunbar7538]

I got my daughters 10-22 Rugers, also have 22lr pistols that they shoot.

[@Tiredofcrap-hj7fb]

Thank you, Ron. It's refreshing to see some good points made for the old .30-06 cartridge. The .30-06, at 118 years old, is still in the top 10 best selling rifle/cartridge combinations, delivers good, all-around performance out to 300 yards, is capable of harvesting any game on the North American continent, ammunition is ubiquitous, has looong barrel life, and new powders can send a 150gr bullet at velocities of 3,000fps. The old ought-six may be a little long in the tooth, but it still has a formidable bite.

[@paulmartin6895]

Are you going to have any pump action in this . Like the Rem 7600 in the 30-06

[@DaveL9170]

The Winchester Model 70 inn.30-06. “The Rifleman’s Rifle”

[@LochTaupo]

Love that you had the Winchester 1895. Such an interesting and beautiful rifle.

[@donnysanner342]

I have Winchester Model 70 pre 64 in 06 & .270. Both are over 70 yrs old and MOA all day.

[@Yetified_Mayhem]

What ammo does the 270 eat best?

[@BiffTannen99]

thanks Ron for 30-06 week! I truly enjoyed the videos. I understand that a lot of folks shit on the 30-06 & don't believe in the old cartridges. That's ok but I know what, I'm teaching my youngsters to shoot & hunt with the old cartridges. Why? Because of the affordability & just because that's what been handed down for generations in my family. I'm sure all these new PRCs are more efficient and sell good to the young generation, but those of us that have been shooting with the old cartridges for generations, we simply just don't care about the new stuff because what we've been using has been working & don't feel the need to spend the extra $$$ on what the Internet says is the best. Keep up the good work Ron.

[@csjrogerson2377]

I thoroughly agree. The modern, high BC bullets with magnum cases are very efficient, but they only come into their own at extreme ranges for their type or extreme hunting ranges. 95% of hunters are not capable of hunting to those ranges and the older cartridges still work well enough, so why not use them.

[@jerrymartin5100]

I'll take the Savage 110

[@dean4823]

I’ve got an old Remington Gamemaster pump 30-06 that has been awesome over the years. I wish you all had one of those to try on this test run.

[@philipwoiak3228]

Ron, I enjoy your videos. I know you are a western man . There's 2 rifles you didn't have in your 30-06 round up week. The 740 and 760 (7400 and 7600) I understand you can't get representative firearms of all models. My father shot a Remington 760 carbine in 30-06 for years, until I gifted him a model 4 in 30-06. (A gift for helping me with schooling after high school) My 7600 carbine is a 1" rifle with 180s. These rifles have served us well for years. Most of my cousins and uncles still use the 06 in these firearms. With some tuning, these rifles can do 1" groups. Mine does 1" at 100 yards with 180s,( I gifted my father's 760 to one of my twin sons. His model 4 will go to his twin after I take a whitetail with it. Don't get me wrong, I love my ruger bolts. I have M77 in 25-06, .338 and .300.

[@kens17761]

Love these videos!! Keep’em coming guys!! And I love 30-06!

[@idahohermit4634]

My dad's BAR in .300 win mag groups an average of 1.2". He loves it. Beautiful rifle!

[@johnl5974]

These videos are especially fun when you and a guest are bouncing info and ideas back and forth.

[@patrickdesimone8310]

Ron spooler is THE MAN !!!!LOVE GAINING KNOWLEDGE AND HEARING THIS MANS STORIES

[@prestonmonaghan499]

Ruger Hawkeye

[@TheLordsClay]

Great 👍 Show Mr Spomer the THE AMERICAN INVENSIBLE 30- 06. .....CLASSIC CALIBER 😊

[@dredelcottcryptozooligist4101]

Ron, there are alot of comments regarding the Remington 760/7600. Your clearly gonna have to contact someone in Pennsylvania and have a used one shipped to your ffl. They also want you to put the timney kit in it. We expect the episode w the 22" 30-06 version to be out next month 👍

[@brandontaylor3023]

Awesome work!! Let’s see the Remington 280 next

[@derekmcmurry]

Tikka v Tikka v Tikka..... T3x Roughtech T3x Lite stainless polymer stock T3x Lite blued polymer stock T3x Superlite blued polymer stock T3x Superlite stainless polymer stock T3x Hunter wood stock T3x Hunter stainless superlite wood stock All in 270

[@zippy45acp53]

Can't go wrong with Tikka. I have one in .243 and one in 30.06. Both lightweight, smooth action and super accurate.

[@benparry5318]

I would have liked to see a premium ammo like the Federal GMM 168gr used as an accuracy test. I think using the Remington 150gr FMJ didn't do any of the rifles any favours, but at the same time there are so many combinations and offerings that whittling them down to three test loads would be pretty difficult.

[@troydrewniak4872]

Thought about the 6, 6.5, 7 08, 7, 270, 25 06, 308, Took over a year to decide, but eventually I decided 30 06. Sure its old but it is one of the most versatile cartridges ever made. Picked up a brand new Savage 110 in 30 06 2 years ago. Very happy with it, got my first white tail with it last November. Going for moose this fall.

[@Murphy_13507]

270 or 7mm next. I’m leaning 270. These weeks are awsome

[@danblumel]

270 only with a new 8/1 fast twist barrel, or the 280 AI.

[@ronlowney4700]

The 1 in 10 Twist 270 Rifles Will Stabalize Those Heavier Bullets At the Elevations Where I Hunt! 🤷‍♂️

[@Murphy_13507]

@@ronlowney4700 reloading weatherby proved this. I agree just the standard 1/10 twist. Use the 110 130 140 150 bullets possibly the 165 ablr It be a nice test

[@TheLordsClay]

Murphy your choice is good ALL NECKED DOWN 30-06 s Inclueding my brothers favorite 25- 06 are great calibers 😊

[@tripplebeards3427]

You need to have 30-06 week every year just like shark week!!!

[@evanwindom]

I have a Model 70 in '06, with a barrel tuner installed. The rifle is over 20 years old, and still shoots .6 MOA consistently. Lots of rifles shoot sub-MOA groups. The real benefit of the tuner, though, is that I can get tight groups with a wider range of loads. If I find one that the rifle "doesn't like", I can generally tune it in to a sub-MOA configuration.

[@larrywilliams2359]

Have many rifles in the WBY Vanguard aka 1500 action all have been good usually around 1 moa & priced right. 20yrs. Ago new price was about 400$ If I had to say something negative it would be that are a tad on the heavy side. In my opinion the WBY Vanguard or 1500 Howa is the best for the money ! This video affirmed this. Before the “ budget rifle” craze this was your Best Buy for a reliable hunting rifle and still is today !

[@cameronmcandrew9745]

This series of videos has honestly made me curious to get a .30-06. I know a gentlemen that has a .30-06 and a .30-06Ackely Improved and he swears by both of them. Great series of videos Ron and Friends. I might just have to slip this old work horse into the list of upcoming builds.

[@SquirtleOnYa]

I love my Blaser R93 30-06

[@ronlowney4700]

🎯 The Poor Shooting Was Either Due To The Maven Scopes, Scope Mounts, Cheap Ammunition, or You Ron! I'll Give You the Benefit of the Doubt! But, Next Time, Use Leupold Rifle Scopes! 🤷‍♂️

[@allenlarabie8854]

👍🏻

[@granitesand78]

Thanks for the hard work guys. Fun week!

[@24kachina]

Notwithstanding all the more modern PRC and other heavy/long caliber cartridges that require a higher barrel twist rate, the .30-'06 remains the centerfire hunting rifle equivalent of a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord or an Ford F 150 truck. Versatile, reliable, affordable.

[@danblumel]

For my Semi Auto 30-06, nothing but the M1 Garand. For me, its been a great performer for everything. For about 38 years, its been my go to, even only in the West as I am.

[@user-wo2iw3kt8o]

Hi Ron I really like the 1895 and the sweet m70. Nothing better than 3006. . God bless.

[@CliffordJessup]

Here in Canada the most popular rifle was the Remington pump with the detachable mag in 3006. This was the hunters moose rifle and is lethal with 180 grain bullets. It's easy to carry and and reliable at -40. which is something you can't say for a number of the rifles you showcased.

[@raymonddonahue1942]

I just want to thank you gentlemen

[@garysmiley3482]

I have a savage accu wood stock rifle that uses extreme point 150 grain bullets,and it is half inch groups at 100 yards,Love that rifle

[@crazytex23]

I obtained a 30-06 Ackley Improved from Lex Webernick on a Winchester pre-64 Model 70 action. I’m currently working on a load with the 190 gr Hornady CX. I’m getting 2850 fps at the muzzle with N560. At 5000 feet elevation that makes this load a 700 yd elk rifle. The old ‘06 isn’t far behind. I’d imagine that it could be a 550-600 yd elk rifle with the same setup. These are sweet cartridges.

[@Oldhogleg]

I'll still with my SAUER 202 😎

[@oncall21]

Another classic Ron. The .270 Winchester. An incredible series and a worthy week spent on possibly the best all rounder. Thanks for sharing 👌

[@wildrockingp8200]

Well done gents. All the videos.

[@toddhall5565]

Loved seeing you devote a week to the good ol '06! My second rifle, bought my freshman year of high school, was a Remington 742 Woodsmaster in 30-06. I hunted with it all four years of high school and got a deer each year with it until it was traded off on a Weatherby Vanguard. Tomorrow I go to pick up my "new to me" 30-06, a Winchester model 70 laminate, also my first Winchester rifle and I can't wait to get to the range Sunday afternoon. I also want to let you know how much I enjoy your videos Ron. Although we may not always agree on certain things, I always find your content informative and very entertaining.

[@tonymills7883]

Thanks guys enjoyed your testing.

[@ronrichmond4694]

Excellent video on a CLASSIC caliber! Thanks for taking us along! 👍❤️👍

[@brandonyoung7760]

7mm Rem mag lineup next 😍😍😍 Sako S20, Weatherby vanguard and Savage high country definitely need to be in the mix

[@The_White_Mandingo]

Lever action 30 06 COM’ ON WOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[@Murphy_13507]

Yes do a tikka. Standard with wood stock Tikka hunter. Do a 270 week

[@derekmcmurry]

I agree. I have a Tikka T3x Hunter in 270, purchased pre-owned for $700 delivered. First load I tried in it shot 3/8" - 110 Barnes TTSX, 59.5gr H4350

[@davidlaney8254]

Excellent, comprehensive review that covers the bases in short order.

[@joshh5853]

That weatherby is gorgeous, I was really hoping it would shoot better! Ron, if you have the option to pick scopes next time Maven builds a 2-10x38 that comes in at 12 ounces. It’s about as good as you could ask for to use on a light mountain rifle.

[@johnferguson185]

I had a Winchester model 70 30-06 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation with a composite stock .

[@brentstephens9305]

I really enjoyed this series! My dad hunts with his Winchester Model 70 chambered in 30.06 and my first hunting rifle was a 30.06. You guys did a great job breaking these rifles down!

[@bullgravy6906]

Walked through a gunshow, spotted a Marlin bullseye…but on a bolt gun. Some cash down and I’ve got a Marlin MR7 in .30-06, love it but I baby it just a bit. It hunts out of cozy blinds. The Browning hells canyon speed of course in .30-06 goes out in the weather. Edit: best PCCs, but get broad with it! Marlin 1894s, Ruger PCCs, the ARs, there’s a lot of potential there. Deer hunt with a Ruger PCC 9mm? Believe it or not, I know a guy!

[@mikepetrilli4686]

Wish you tried a Tikka...i bet it would have put a lot of those rifles to shame.

[@dannymcdaniel1652]

I'm patiently waiting for this video come on with I've watched all last week

[@paulsimmons5726]

I liked the Winchester 1895 in 30-06, bucket list gun! I own a pair of M70’s in 7x57, the FN/SC ones, beautiful guns, and luckily, mine like both 140 and 175 grain rounds. The first one, I paid $800NIB but I paid $1450 for the second, ouch! However, the latest ones I’ve seen on GB are about $2K! As for me, make mine Winchester! Great comparison of 30-06’s. A great round that’s gonna be around while many others will fade away; I wouldn’t be surprised if the 30-06 isn’t still available at 200yrs of age!

[@user-ku3is1on8n]

A friend of mine has a savage bolt he has had it about 15 years it will shoot a 1/4 group at a 100 yds . it's a 30-06

[@jeannankeefe845]

All very nice.

[@bartsimpson6767]

Cool video. I will stick with my 03-A3 dependable, and I like the mag cut off.

[@lostcreekcabin2021]

A very interesting group offirearms. I was hoping to see a Bergara 14 . Maybe next time

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Great wrap up for the .30-06 week ! My favorites : Bolt action- Winchester model 70 featherweight ( of course I own one and love it ) Semi automatic- Browning BAR ( I own one of these also in .308 win ) it’s a tack driver and I’ve never had any feeding or ejection problems , that surprises me that you had issues with that one ) Lever action- Browning BLR .. I’d like one in .358 Winchester And for the lightweight version, I like the Howa with the carbon stock, that’s a nice little mountain rifle , I’d like one in 7mm-08 Remington.

[@johnmorganjr769]

Thank you , (Im getting a mental picture of moving all that gear around! ) 😆

[@falconcowboy9995]

I love my BAR now......I would have liked at first if it had a normal detachable mag or top loader.......Ron's perspective was an encouragement

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

Pretty sweet lineup that you guys have there. I definitely agree with the picks in each category. I have always wanted a lever action and I do like my 300 WSM even though it’s right handed and I am a left handed shooter. I have been tempted by the thought of selling it and getting the BLR in the same cartridge

[@HikeHuntHaul]

Thanks Chase, Ron, & Maven! Awesome series! I do not have a 30-06 but granted if I had not bought a shooter of 270 Win; I would definitely own a 30-06. Im actually a 300 win mag shooter preference; but the 30-06 is a sure do it all cartridge. Thanks again for the series! 👍🏻😃

[@bobkat1663]

Ron that Browning lever action, is a take down rifle, you can take it apart. Great Show.

[@BowfishinpredatorBGB]

Awesome series. I have a lot.....13 to be exact...... of 30-06 rifles. Surprisingly my most accurate is a gen 1 savage axis that I pillar bedded in a boyds at one stock. My favorite is a 1960s model 700 bdl. But the most accurate rifle I own is a sig cross in 308. It's a do it all rifle for me in the lower 48 and I have a really hard time leaving the house without it. Consistent 1/2 moa with 130gr barnes ttsx ammo.

[@dimebag6982]

Where was the tikka t3?

[@user-gf7qf2ow7f]

An interesting footnote on the military 30-06's was the M1941 Johnson rifle. I believe it saw some limited combat in the Pacific in WWII.

[@tedpfenninger4972]

Correct used early by USMC

[@clintonlayne9253]

The Johnson rifle was picked up by Japanese force and sent back to Japan . They attempted to copy it but had a hard time doing so.

[@CB-68-westcreations]

30-06 = Better ammo prices, much wider availability, Perfectly functional under 500 yards. I like some of these new cartridges, but I can't say that I actually need them. And I can still hit thousand yard targets or more with it if I have to. If you'rejust plinking, they will still hit at a mile. Drop calculations are kind of fun at that distance though.

[@sohrabsheikhsmaili574]

Hello Mr Ron Spomer I hope you are well I am a fan of your videos Thank you for the practical and technical tips that you upload to your channel The Mozin Nagant has been widely compared to other hunting rifles If possible, please post a video on the channel comparing the 7.62x54r caliber with other hunting calibers. We would like to hear this comparison from you Thank you

[@redbarron6574]

I have a Cabela’s Tikka T3X, hope you review a Tikka too!

[@youcanthandlethetruth6976]

Sako AV 30-06

[@mollybug9325]

I am loading a Speer 165 grain bullet, BC of .52, that i measured at 3015 fps average. I am using a rem 700, with a Shilen 25.5 inch match barrel, Timney trigger, and Boyd's light thumb-hole stock. The only problem is Finding the powders I like. I have had this gun from original since the early 80's and this is its 3rd barrel. I have given my kids all 30-06's in different rifles, such as Browning A-Bolts, Savage 110's, and Thomson Center. The TC and A-bolts are very accurate and they have taken elk with them already. I gave my 12 year grand daughters the same and the are older now and have no problem shooting and using them. If they decide on a larger caliber for dangerous game, they can go up to 338 win mag. My load is capable of taking elk to 750 yards, deer out to 1050. and I do practice out to 800 yards and shorter. Love the show but a budget rifle like the Browning a bolt or a Ruger Hawk-eye Hunter would have been nice to see in the mix.

[@jeremyjohnson3974]

Good job covering different types while still narrowing it down to 12. This could have easily been 120 good rifles in 30-06.

[@dimensionsofearth]

30-06 week was amazing! I'm no expert in fact I'm a begginer but a few that come to mind for future weeks; 280 AI, 6.8 Western, 7mm PRC or even the good old 12 guage shotgun!

[@ratdaddy7774]

Cover the 243 win next

[@20cameron1]

Any rifle testing needs to include Barnes Vortx ammo and Even Hornady Outfitter.

[@techfixr2012]

The Mossburg seems to me to be the winner. 1.5 moa with anything you feed it and costs under 500 bucks. What is not to love about that?

[@kentearly805]

One of the most accurate rifles I have is my Dads old Remington model 721 in 30.06 made in 1958. The metal butt plate is a little uncomfortable if it's held loose but still a fantastic unit for sure.

[@chuckkulick8635]

Great video guys and a lot of work I see gee I wonder if you did the series again with select handloads maybe some pet loads would be nice for us reloaded because you probably with reloads could get that sub moa groups

[@clintonlayne9253]

Ron, Thanks for a great week of 3006 performance. Hows the shoulder? Howa 1500 rifles were given a bad rap back in the 1990's . I bought my first one back then .It was a barreled action in 223 I put on a Ramlite wood grain synthetic stock. Its one of my most accurate rifles . Since then I have bought a 3006 and a 7mmMag all are great shooters.

[@TheKrazykris]

I've got a Remington featherweight, and it is not easy on the shoulder. It is a nice rifle to carry around while hunting, but I wouldn't want to shoot more than about 5 rounds at a time.

[@borisbuliak3626]

Poncho Villa didn’t need no stinking carbon, neither did the pirates of the Caribbean. Wood baby, baby it if you wish but use it or lose it. Dangs and scratches are character and history tellers. Synthetic just polluted the ocean permanently!

[@jeanmorin3247]

GOOD SHOW guys! Very interesting. As a Benelli R1 owned I could cry to see the groupings not going well, but this can be corrected with methodical load research. No one-shots in the groups. Ruger No 1s should have been there. Cheers!

[@RonSpomerOutdoors]

We tried getting a No. 1 Ruger. No luck.

[@prestonmonaghan499]

If you're giving them away, I'll take the Browning BAR. I don't shoot at game farther than 250 to 300 yards, so it's accurate enough. In the bolt action, I'd take the new Winchester Model 70 with a 24 inch barrel. That Browning BLR, because it's a takedown, would be my third choice. The Howa 1500 have always been a 1 inch to 1.5 inch rifle out of the box would be my all around pick of that group.

[@gbaughman3348]

Good show. I would have liked to see some straight pulls and single shots.

[@G19Jeeper]

Little disappointed you guys left out a Tikka T3X or JP Sauer 100 Classic XT. Both are great budget rifles. Both of mine shoot phenomenal

[@trev583]

Wish you would have included the Winchester XPR in your budget guns

[@hansrasksen8657]

Hey Ron Did you make a video about Strasser rifles. Thank you for your show

[@nadien1958]

I'm an old shooter/owner, I've had a Win Mod 70 back in the late '70 early '80. it was unfortunately stolen in the early '80s but i didn't know that 'tii mid '80 since I was in Europe and didn't return to where it was supposed to be stored until late"80s when i got my stuff out of storage. I know that the storage didn't steal it since i was sent the key for the lock. I do own 3 in this caliber, the oldest is by when i bought it. first one is a Savage 110E (which surprised me that none of them made onto your list), the second was also a Savage 110 but a left handed model ( I shoot left-handed), the last is actually the oldest, an M1 Garand build date July 1944.

[@45-70Guy]

35 whelen/ 9.3x62 week would be a good one. Might be hard to accumulate new rifles

[@jefpanisi3764]

P.O. Ackley pre64 mod.70 30-06 Ackley 190gr Acubond 61gr Superformance 2960fps PacNor 25in barrel 1/2 inch all day Cheap brass, 300wm performance

[@24kachina]

Single Episode suggestion: run the original .30-'06 semi auto, the M1 Garand, through the same testing. Even money even with irons it meets or beats (or comes close to) the modern Browning and Beretta.

[@24kachina]

Respectfully, Ron choosing the Mossberg over the Howa for a budget level is a high crime and misdemeanor. Cannot agree with that. OOOPS. Mea culpa. Ron is granted a full pardon for recognizing the Howa 1500 as the best overall value and performer.

[@itllkeal]

Anyone use those old Hornady light magnum 30-06 rounds. It puts the 30-06 right on the heals of the 300mag

[@allenlarabie8854]

7mm next

[@Sides1160]

I’m surprised there isn’t a Remington 700. I’m impressed with the group of the Howa. I would think that you should get a better group out of the Sako.

[@turdferguson2839]

Best african plains game rifle

[@mikeg03054]

Did I miss a Remington 700? One of the more popular bolt action rifles of all time, no? Granted we all know the quality issues of the recent years but curious why not on this list. - mike