Pick One

[fightingquaker13]

I am going to second TAB and Haz here, get a savage if you are right anded. They are just flatout better out the box. (if the three of us agree, either you should run screaming or at least think about the idea. Your call).
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[tombogan03884]

I am going to second TAB and Haz here, get a savage if you are right anded. They are just flatout better out the box. (if the three of us agree, either you should run screaming or at least think about the idea. Your call).
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Even scarier, I also say go with the most accurate out of the box rifle on the market, get a Savage.

[PegLeg45]

One thing I have noticed in my general area, is that the only ammo in rather large supply in any store is .270. May be different in your area.
I still like the '06 as a more versatile cartridge though.

And +10 on the Savage.

[tt11758]

Not sure about the new Savages, but I have a 50-plus year old Model 99 in .300 Savage that is a GREAT gun!!  I can't find ammo for the damn thing, but it's still a GREAT gun!!

[garand4life]

I'm seriously considering just buying a scope base for my garand from CMP for $100. Then buy a good scope. Fortunatly this base does not physically alter the gun. So there is no risk to it's originality. Saves a lot of money. Any thoughts?

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[fightingquaker13]

I'm seriously considering just buying a scope base for my garand from CMP for $100. Then buy a good scope. Fortunatly this base does not physically alter the gun. So there is no risk to it's originality. Saves a lot of money. Any thoughts?

Personally, I think you should sell the antiquated pos to me for a bargain price and start afresh (guntease  ). However, in all seriousness, many states won't let you to use use a semi that holds more than 5 rounds. If you're buying for the range, it might be the way to go. For hunting, I'd still say Savage. 30-06, .270 take your pick, though since you shoot 06 anyway its probably the way to go, even if I do have a slight preference for .270.
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[garand4life]

I'm not really looking at this being a hunting rifle. Ohio doesn't allow for centerfire rifle only black powder and shotgun and certain handguns. This I mainly for me to have an anti-predator rifle with some serious accuracy and range. My Garand is the center piece of my collection and I would love to keep the simplicity of 1 main rifle for long range precision shooting ie competition and for fun as well as being able to deal with predatory wildlife which in a shtf situation can double as a stand off rifle. Of course that is probably the least likely task for this work horse. I'm thinking simply that I want a good scopes long gun and instead of investing in another rifle that it may be more advisable to improve the ability of this on gun and invest in ammo over all else. If y'all have a better option please do offer it I value the advise y'all give greatly.

[twyacht]

The 30- 06, when you care enough to send the very best.  Big Game, 2 or 4 legged type won't matter,..

Plus there will always be someone, somewhere, with ammo.