What is the Classic 30/06?

19 July 2009, 05:17

Black Fly

So far this summer, I've torn a retina and buggered my right hand in a wood chipper, so I haven't been able to shoot. Mental gymnastics are all I can do, and that part of my body is out of shape.
So,for some discussion, if the classic 270 is a pre 64 Model 70 (ala Jack Oconnor), what would be the classic 30/06? If I remember correctly, Jim Zumbo dragged around a Mod 700 for quite a while. And if I recall correctly John Jobson carried an 06, but do not remember the model. TR used a Springfield and a 95 in 30/03. And of course T. Whelen carreid an 03 Springfield.
So in your thoughts, let's see what this American classic would be.
Thanks
Bfly

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19 July 2009, 08:24

Ken in VA

I think it really depends on which part of the country you're from.

Here in the western part of Virginia, the classic deer rifle for many, many years was the Remington 742 in 30-06. It used to be absolutely astonishing how many you saw carrying them. But then, about 20 years ago, the bolt guns started making a lot of headway.

Then for several years, as far as the classic 30-06, it'd have to be a Remington 700.

Things are much more diversified now. But we still see a lot of 700's. Also see a lot of Rugers and Savages. The model 70 was just never really huge here.

Ken

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