Rifle Make/Model search . . . Opinion needed, REQUIRED

09 November 2005, 04:55

Not exactly gunsmithing, but this is the closest thing.

A friends wife called today and is wanting to buy him a rifle. Christmas present, but may be presented early so he can shed his right hand 7mm this year.
Requirements?
Left hand bolt gun . . . READ LEFT HAND bolt gun

30-06 . . . . 30-06 . . . . ONLY 30-06

NOTHING outside of these parameters considered.

He kinda likes Browing A bolt
He kinda wants a "BOSS"
he HAS to HAVE left hand bolt gun
He HAS to have a 30-06

She has to have a gun she can afford.
Prefers stainless
Prefers synthetic stock HAS to have left hand bolt gun.

Looking at A bolt kinda beyond what she wants to pay.
I mentioned Savage is good, accurate outa the box reasonable priced gun, thought the purists kinda look down their nose at them.

Most others do not have Left hand SS with synthetic stock.

Suggestions . . . Sources . . .

09 November 2005, 05:02

Fjold

The Savage 116 stainless, synthetic is the only one I know of which meets all of your requirements, except no brake.

Ruger has the laminate stocked in stainless but no synthetic stock

Frank

"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953

NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite

09 November 2005, 05:12

vapodog

here's the best left hand .30-06 you can get IMO

If she really wants stainless and synthetic....the price from Winchester goes way way up

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09 November 2005, 05:44

Rick 0311

I think you forgot to mention if they want a right or left handed action.

09 November 2005, 06:01

invader66

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/36_61/sort/2a/page/1

Has a good price

09 November 2005, 06:32

craigster

Remington 700 Custom KS Moutain Rifle. No "Boss", but comes in CM or stainless.

09 November 2005, 06:55

jeffeosso

http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detai...t_id=035&type_id=009

not affordable.. but meets everything else

http://www.savagearms.com/116flss.htm
lefty, stainless, synth... and CAN be special ordered with a boss

jeffe

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com

09 November 2005, 07:06

Chuck Nelson

For a left handed 30-06 in stainless, I'd get the Ruger Mk11 with the grey laminated stock, or find a used LH stainless Winchester. In time as funds allowed, I'd replace the factory stocks with something from McMillan.

09 November 2005, 07:27

Riodot

Savage is my suggestion - I got one (lefty) for my better half in a .270 two years ago - she loves it.

Synthetic stock, stainless, Lefty, Muzzle Brake that can be turned on or off, and great accuracy.

It would be great in a 30-06.