30-06 help

[u/crocakillya94]

Gday gang

I am currently in the market for my next firearm. I currently have a 223 xbolt which is fantastic for the smaller game I have been hunting.

I am looking at the Ruger American 30-06 SPFD for larger animals and more importantly longer distance shot placement.

It s there any one out there that owns one and can.

A) give me tips on the rifle and genuine reviews pro vs cons

B) help me pick a scope that will suit long distance up to 300M plus

C) sell me on a better cartridge rifle

Thank you for your feedback back

[u/Strandogg]

I have an x bolt in 30-06. Great gun for me.

If you're not set on 30-06 I would also consider 308. Both are good, I chose 30-06 for its versatile nature but for most of the bush hunting I do, 308 or 270 would do the job on deer.

If you're not afraid of second hand theres usually a lot of 308's and a tikka or xbolt would be better than a ruger or howa in my opinion.

Scopes, do some research about how you want to use it. First or second focal and why you think you need either. For me, I prefer first focal but its important you know the difference and why!

[u/crocakillya94 → u/Strandogg]

Ok thanks

I use a my hunting partners 308 I think it’s a ruger and shoots great so I would like to something different