What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

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What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by Skyman » Sun Oct 21, 2012 11:29 pm

What are the better 30.06 rifles available here? I know there are a few Rem bolt actions floating around, what are the other good ones?
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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by Baljit » Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:19 am

i think it's depand on you, how much you have a budget for the toy.


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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by mundaire » Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:06 am

Unless you have 5+ lacs as a budget, go for the IOF .30-06. It is accurate out of the box and can be easily scoped with the correct bases.

In fact even if you have a big budget, it is worth considering.

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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by miroflex » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:27 am

Hi,

I have seen Winchester Model 70s. I also saw a Parker Hale. There are also CZs.

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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by z375 » Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:40 am

Skyman wrote:What are the better 30.06 rifles available here? I know there are a few Rem bolt actions floating around, what are the other good ones?
The IOF .30-06!! That was simple, wasn't it? :mrgreen:
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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by Skyman » Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:29 pm

The IOF is something of an old standby.I know with some work it can be made to shoot well.

However, i was looking into other options just in case.The win 70...did you see the old ones or those they watered down in the 60's? Yes but the CZ's are beat up i hear.There was also one with a hair trigger, i forget which.

Any others? I suspect the rem and win will cost upwards 5.Will they be worth that kind of premium?
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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by miroflex » Mon Oct 22, 2012 12:52 pm

Skyman wrote:
I suspect the rem and win will cost upwards 5.Will they be worth that kind of premium?
If you are lucky you may find one for Rs. 3,50,000 to Rs. 4,00,000. Only you can decide whether to pay that much.

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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by Skyman » Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:32 pm

How would a Rem 700/Win mod 70 available today compare to a tuned IOF? Will it shoot 3-4 lakhs better?
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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by winnie_the_pooh » Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:00 pm

skyman,

You do not need to work on the IOF 30-06 to make it shoot well.It is more accurate than the vast majority of the imported, over-priced stuff floating around,as it is.You do need to work on the aesthetics and in some cases,the magazine.

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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by vivekpeter » Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:18 pm

winnie_the_pooh wrote:skyman,

You do not need to work on the IOF 30-06 to make it shoot well.It is more accurate than the vast majority of the imported, over-priced stuff floating around,as it is.You do need to work on the aesthetics and in some cases,the magazine.
:agree:

I own a IOF .30-06, and it shoots dead accurate with a scope mounted on it!
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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by Skyman » Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:39 pm

Oh, have you shot these imports, winnie? How are your groupings? ( IOF )
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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by Safarigent » Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:35 pm

Why do you want to buy a used rifle?
Will a brand name help if the rifling is worn out or the throat eroded, or no spare parts readily available?
Think about it.
At best, you will get an 18 year old fire arm.
People saying, that its nib condition are taking you for a ride. Rifles are meant to be shot. And they are.
The iof .30-06 has been shot at the nationals and has shot scores upto 520, that i myself personally know of.
how much better do you want a rifle to be?
Save yourself the money, time and possible duping.
Use the spare change to get more ammo and practise.
It will be well worth it.
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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by Skyman » Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:03 pm

I remember you did well at the nationals.Congratulations again.Well i'll take your word for it, but with regards to ammo.How much will it cost?
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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by winnie_the_pooh » Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:04 pm

Skyman wrote:Oh, have you shot these imports, winnie? ( IOF )
Owned a couple through the years and have shot them.Your point being?
Skyman wrote:How are your groupings? ( IOF )


Do not know because I have never shot one.However,those who have,report excellent accuracy. Therefore I feel comfortable telling people to buy one.

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Re: What are the good 30.06 rifles available in India?

Post by Safarigent » Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:13 pm

I didnt shoot well. If i had, i would be the proud owner of a lovely target grade match rifle.
But i have seen people shoot very well with it. That 520 was shot in the previous national. And this has been the story before also.
Skeetshot, a very respected and senior member here, whose achievments and the laurels he has won i wont even mention, finds the accuracy comparable to his blaser r8 shooting system! Infact, the humble iof outshot the blaser using old fmj rounds!
Its a good investment my friend.
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