The Little Voice Keeps Saying Iron Sights...

[Hazcat]

Mosin Nagant Humor

http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinHumor.htm

[fightingquaker13]

Now that's funny.
FQ13

[twyacht]

So many choices, Thanks to all.  The list going (and growing) that is on the brain, some I probably can't find for a budget of less than $900.00 or even preferably less..

Savage 99C or M111 Lever Action .308 or 30-06 22" Barrel
Ruger Single Shot No. 1A Sporter, 30-06 22" Barrel.
Browning Model 81BLR High Power 30-06, 22" Barrel

Marlin 1895SS 45/70 22" Barrel.
Navy Arms Replica Remington Rolling Block Buffalo Rifle. 45-70 30" Barrel..
Navy Arms No. 2 Creedmoor Target 45-70 30" Barrel

Some are probably over my budget, unless some one knows a secret source..

The H&R "Poor Man's Buffalo Rifle" Thank you. for that review.

Would like to keep caliber, with what will be available  ,  now and in the future. .308, 30-06, 45-70.

Would really like a longer barrel than 22".  Not really a military style.

Thank you again for all the suggestions. If there is something I missed let me know..

[Overload]

I've shot both a m1a and a Ishapore 2a1.  They're both 7.62 NATO rifles and weigh about the same.  Perceived recoil is less on the bolt-action Isapore than the semi auto m1a.  YMMV.

[Badgersmilk]

"You can bayonet your foe on the other side of the river without leaving the comfort of your fox hole."
Really is the first thing that pops into my mind everytime I see my 91/30!


Pictures just dont do the beast's justice.    

[Sponsor]

[fightingquaker13]

Regarding your question TW, I did a little research I should have done before first posting. I looked at prices on 45-70, which seems to be the caliber of choice for the vintage rifles (either military or buffalo style). Thing is, its going about a buck and change a round. Now that is ok if we're talking about firing off a box or two to sight in a hunting rifle before the season, but for a dedicated target gun, it will get pricey fast. Granted, you won't want to fire more than 20 rounds at a session, particularly with a steel butt plate, but still. Unless you plan to take up reloading a more modern caliber (eg cheaper) may be the way to go.
FQ13

[Hazcat]

Mosin Nagant about 80 bucks and 800 rounds for 150. 

[twyacht]

There's this,

http://www.gunsamerica.com/976578562/Guns-For-Sale/Gun-Auctions/Rifles/Browning-Rifles/Browning_BAR_LongTrac_30_06_NE.htm

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976582707.htm
45-70 H&R



less than $500, and can mount the long range sights...

It won't get hours of range time that's for sure, but would sure be nice to send "the very best" out to 250 yds....

There are a few others, on the list, since the wife thinks I have enough "guns", and is mad at me for buying once again more ammo,  , this will be a 40th birthday present to myself around Thanksgiving...

Keep the suggestions coming, just not Moisin's, (my Mauser out shoots them),....

[tombogan03884]

 The 45/70 will deliver as far as you can see well enough to shoot iron sights, and The H&R is inexpensive enough to leave money for something shiny to distract the Mrs.   

[MikeBjerum]

The 45/70 will deliver as far as you can see well enough to shoot iron sights, and The H&R is inexpensive enough to leave money for something shiny to distract the Mrs.   

Now there is some experienced advice worth listening to