Thread: 30-06 Freebie!

30-06 calibre of the Gods cant go wrong really.
Suppressing is definitely an option worth looking at as they can be a bit stout in recoil depending on bullet weight used.
You could also look at using a lighter projectile if you find yourself to be a bit recoil sensitive. There are factory options using lighter projectiles.
Cant beat a 30 cal i'll do everything you need and more if you want to reach out further when your confidence and skills allow.
what breed is this rifle you are potentially being gifted ?

A 30.06 for free !!
Don't look that gift horse in the mouth. Just grab it with thanks.
Shoot it a few times at the range and see what you think. If the recoil is completely unbearable you could always swap / sell for another cal. I don't think it's so terrible that you don't come to accept it.
It's a fantastic hunting cal and versatile too if you want to get into handloading.
Best of luck to you.

p.s. good on you getting your firearms license. A worthwhile thing for a young man.

Originally Posted by 30.06king

A 30.06 for free !!
Don't look that gift horse in the mouth. Just grab it with thanks.
Shoot it a few times at the range and see what you think. If the recoil is completely unbearable you could always swap / sell for another cal. I don't think it's so terrible that you don't come to accept it.
It's a fantastic hunting cal and versatile too if you want to get into handloading.
Best of luck to you.

p.s. good on you getting your firearms license. A worthwhile thing for a young man.

What about a young lady... cause that's what I am ! That's why I was a bit concerned Re: recoil
I insisted on paying for it, but he said how about I lend it to you and just forget to ever get it back??. Good bugger that man.

Use the money you would have paid for it for a threading and a suppressor, that will for sure tame the recoil and you'll be able to use it no problem.

Originally Posted by AlwaysLearning

What about a young lady... cause that's what I am ! That's why I was a bit concerned Re: recoil
I insisted on paying for it, but he said how about I lend it to you and just forget to ever get it back??. Good bugger that man.

i also say invest in a 22. its a cheap way to get into shooting. you can learn allot about wind, elevation, trigger pull etc. and way cheaper to learn wit a 50 round pack of 22lr

Originally Posted by gonetropo

i also say invest in a 22. its a cheap way to get into shooting. you can learn allot about wind, elevation, trigger pull etc. and way cheaper to learn wit a 50 round pack of 22lr

Yep. Im gonna grab his .22mag which he also said i can have a crack with, should be great

you are keen but approach this 30-06 with caution - I have 50 years of shooting and I would approach a 30-06 with the correct attitude - they can kick and worse they can start you flinching unless trained on how to shoot it and the rifle set up so it does not boot so much - but some questions 1) what is it 2 ) is it being given to you no questions asked as to what you do with it - why - is it a firearm worth spending money on to get it to suit you - a decent recoil pad definitely a suppressor and possibly even some soft hand loads for it - - if you roar in and start shooting it and develop a flinch then that is hard to fix - maybe if the rifle is going to be yours to do with what you wish then trade it on something a lot more suitable - because every thing so far I would not recommend you a 30-06 unless you are built like a Russian weight lifter - they boot period - trade it on a .223 243 or one of the 6mm 6.5 family - kind to shoot - you would be doing yourself a favour - because develop a flinch then its hours of practice with a .22 and soft cartridges to build up your confidence again- and you can concentrate on hold -trigger - breathing - and shooting accurately - I have seen a shooter flinch so badly that they shut their eyes and turned away as they pulled the trigger - we dont want you doing that - approach this 300-06 with caution sorry maybe not the caliber for you without a lot of experienced advice and work on it - yes a very very good caliber in the right hands

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

you are keen but approach this 30-06 with caution - I have 50 years of shooting and I would approach a 30-06 with the correct attitude - they can kick and worse they can start you flinching unless trained on how to shoot it and the rifle set up so it does not boot so much - but some questions 1) what is it 2 ) is it being given to you no questions asked as to what you do with it - why - is it a firearm worth spending money on to get it to suit you - a decent recoil pad definitely a suppressor and possibly even some soft hand loads for it - - if you roar in and start shooting it and develop a flinch then that is hard to fix - maybe if the rifle is going to be yours to do with what you wish then trade it on something a lot more suitable - because every thing so far I would not recommend you a 30-06 unless you are built like a Russian weight lifter - they boot period - trade it on a .223 243 or one of the 6mm 6.5 family - kind to shoot - you would be doing yourself a favour - because develop a flinch then its hours of practice with a .22 and soft cartridges to build up your confidence again- and you can concentrate on hold -trigger - breathing - and shooting accurately - I have seen a shooter flinch so badly that they shut their eyes and turned away as they pulled the trigger - we dont want you doing that - approach this 300-06 with caution sorry maybe not the caliber for you without a lot of experienced advice and work on it - yes a very very good caliber in the right hands

That's good advice. Im not going to be taking it straight out and going it alone. He has given it to me because he considers me family. Its a gift. Which I don't really feel worthy of but I have helped him alot in the past with other things. He will be giving me guidance and coming to the range with me first time. I'm fine with a .308 but I was just unsure of how the kick compares. I hadn't even heard of a 30-06 . He's a very experienced and knowledgeable hunter/gun owner and has rebuilt guns he inherited in the past. He's got a 1912 something or other that he has brought back to life . So he's pretty good at what he does. I trust him. But to know about the kick, and what it might be like, gives me food for thought. I will observe him firing it first, then if I don't enjoy it when I shoot it, I will try lighter loads, and if needed, get it suppressed.

Originally Posted by AlwaysLearning

What about a young lady... cause that's what I am ! That's why I was a bit concerned Re: recoil
I insisted on paying for it, but he said how about I lend it to you and just forget to ever get it back??. Good bugger that man.

@AlwaysLearning
I apologise for my presumption. Had I known better I would have said "a worthwhile thing for a young WOman"
Actually I read your post as the comments of an enthusiastic young man who had just won something like Lotto but obviously I was a bit too quick in my thinking.
Young man or young lady, it's good all all round, especially if they are taking up the grand tradition of shooting and / or hunting. Over the last few years I have been heartened seeing the growing numbers of ladies coming into the shooting / hunting arena. It must soon reach a point where the ladies will start keeping us guys honest I reckon. Please don't rub it in too hard if you become a top shot. Despite some guys appearing quite bullet proof they can have quite deflatable egos if shown up by a lady's better shooting
And, as some here have asked, please post photos of the 30.06 if you decide to accept the kind offer. Actually, photos of any other interesting hunting gear ( dogs, packs, tents, vehicles, boats etc ) are welcome anytime. Oh, and if you want to include yourself in any pics, that's OK - haha
Anyway, enjoy making your decision and hope it all works out for you. Cheers.

She has already posted a pic of a successful deer hunt in the introductions thread mate

Originally Posted by 30.06king

@AlwaysLearning
I apologise for my presumption. Had I known better I would have said "a worthwhile thing for a young WOman"
Actually I read your post as the comments of an enthusiastic young man who had just won something like Lotto but obviously I was a bit too quick in my thinking.
Young man or young lady, it's good all all round, especially if they are taking up the grand tradition of shooting and / or hunting. Over the last few years I have been heartened seeing the growing numbers of ladies coming into the shooting / hunting arena. It must soon reach a point where the ladies will start keeping us guys honest I reckon. Please don't rub it in too hard if you become a top shot. Despite some guys appearing quite bullet proof they can have quite deflatable egos if shown up by a lady's better shooting
And, as some here have asked, please post photos of the 30.06 if you decide to accept the kind offer. Actually, photos of any other interesting hunting gear ( dogs, packs, tents, vehicles, boats etc ) are welcome anytime. Oh, and if you want to include yourself in any pics, that's OK - haha
Anyway, enjoy making your decision and hope it all works out for you. Cheers.

Originally Posted by rugerman

She has already posted a pic of a successful deer hunt in the introductions thread mate

@rugerman
Indeed she did. ( Damn nice deer too ! ) Thanks for the heads up. I tend to spend very little time in the Introductions page so, of course, initially lacked the vital knowledge in this case.
Anyway, I hope the apology I posted makes it clear I'm now properly informed.

Originally Posted by 30.06king

@AlwaysLearning
I apologise for my presumption. Had I known better I would have said "a worthwhile thing for a young WOman"
Actually I read your post as the comments of an enthusiastic young man who had just won something like Lotto but obviously I was a bit too quick in my thinking.
Young man or young lady, it's good all all round, especially if they are taking up the grand tradition of shooting and / or hunting. Over the last few years I have been heartened seeing the growing numbers of ladies coming into the shooting / hunting arena. It must soon reach a point where the ladies will start keeping us guys honest I reckon. Please don't rub it in too hard if you become a top shot. Despite some guys appearing quite bullet proof they can have quite deflatable egos if shown up by a lady's better shooting
And, as some here have asked, please post photos of the 30.06 if you decide to accept the kind offer. Actually, photos of any other interesting hunting gear ( dogs, packs, tents, vehicles, boats etc ) are welcome anytime. Oh, and if you want to include yourself in any pics, that's OK - haha
Anyway, enjoy making your decision and hope it all works out for you. Cheers.

No worries. Ha ha, I'm not that fragile to get upset about people presuming , it's a male dominated sport. No 2 ways about it. But it's cool to see women getting into it alone. I have a freind from the HUNTS course and we go out hunting together! 2 ladies getting it done! And I have it on good authority from the old mates at the club that they are all well aware of how good women shots are ! Looking forward to putting up some pics of our adventures! My first ever deer was a massive stag in the velvet in te urewera last year. What a way to start! There were some quiet men in camp that day ! Pity the only other deer taken was a small hind. Guess I just got lucky!