30-06 suggestions.

[Robjps]

So i came into an endless supply of 30-06 brass and around 500 rounds of loaded ammo.

Not sure what to do with it. If it was 308 id buy a SR25 or M1A instantly. First 2 idea's was a Garand or a 700. It seems accessories for a 700 in 30-06 is extremely limited. My first thought was AI stock etc.. but they don't seem to make it.

So please feel free to toss out some idea's.

 

[Fordtough25]

Depending on the type of 30-06 ammo you aquired I would go M1 Garand. I had both it and a Remington 700 in '06 and I still have the M1. I just enjoy shooting the old military warhorse more, they're a blast!

 

[fireball168]

It seems accessories for a 700 in 30-06 is extremely limited.

My first thought was AI stock etc.. but they don't seem to make it.

Buy an AI for a long action 700 with the 300 WM magazine. Tweak the magazine lips slightly and it will function for 30-06.

If you don't care for the ergonomics of the AI (I don't without Viperskins, and even then I'm not crazy about them), find a BDL inlet stock that suits you and drop in the PTG long action AI bottom metal.

I am not terribly crazy about DBM's on bolt rifles, but was pleasantly surprised (as usual) with the PTG offering, especially for the price.

I've got a couple of heavy 30-06 Match chambered 10 twist stainless 700 barrels here setup with a Savage style barrel nut for a similar project I have been working on.

 

[Yeah]

When I found myself in a similar position (found nearly a full pallet of M72 match 30-06 on en blocs) I bought a couple of Garands and burned most of it into brass, then necked it down to 280AI for bolt gun use.

 

[skunkworks1]

get the m-1 garand or adopt me or both and we'll all be happy.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

I am going to suggest the m1917 Enfield or otherwise known as the Eddystone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd1Zhe17CX4

 

[edporch]

I am going to suggest the m1917 Enfield or otherwise known as the Eddystone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd1Zhe17CX4

The M1917 is a good rifle, but I believe it would take more work to find a decent one than to find a decent M1 Garand.

They were made by Eddystone, Remington and Winchester.

The last ones I remember being for sale with the surplus dealers was when AIM had some for sale about 10 years ago or so.
I think they came from Sweden or some such country in that part of the world.

I was lucky enough to get a Remington (the Winchesters went fast) that has the original 1918 barrel and is in good shape.
The bayonets are like small swords!

 

[Hookeye]

Cuz has a cabin in rifle zone, so I'm on the hunt for a 7600 carbine

 

[gunman41mag]

If you're looking for an inexpensive semi-auto buy a REMINGTON 7400

 

[scootn103]

Find yourself a nice remington 1903a3 and enjoy your day of shooting