Ruger Express 30/06

[Dogman]

When you.have time, put up a pic or two of that 308. Super cool rifles.

I will.

 

[odonata]

Lordy… this would have paired so nicely with my RSM…

I thought I was done buying another .30-06, now I need to go find one of these for myself

Fortunately you're not limited to 30-06. You can also find the Express models in 25-06, 270 Win, 7mm Rem Mag, 300 Win Mag & 338 Win Mag. Unfortunately there's no guarantee on how difficult or frustrating that search will be.

 

[Dogman]

I will.

One of One from a Ruger New Hampshire -M77 safari in 308.

 

[Hedge774]

Lordy… this would have paired so nicely with my RSM…

I thought I was done buying another .30-06, now I need to go find one of these for myself

Ed Z

I put the African 35 Whelen with my RSM. The wood on the RSM is far and away better, but they look good together. They'll look really good in the bush..

 

[Jack Stevens]

Forgive my ignorance, but it this basically the forerunner to the African Hawkeye? I've seen so many of us longing for another run of 30-06's.

Not really. The Hawkeyes are low budget guns compared to the RSE M77s.

I have one in 30-06 too, although OP’s stock is a much better cut of Cicisrian wood than mine. Most RSEs are CRF too.

If you want to take an ‘06 to Africa, zero-ed with 220grn ammo (ala Ernest Hemingway), this is the rifle you want. It just exudes that classy ‘African rifle’ look.

 

[Hedge774]

One of One from a Ruger New Hampshire -M77 safari in 308.

That's a jewel. Very nice!

 

[Dogman]

Wow!

 

[Dogman]

308

 

[Jack Stevens]

Sorry, I misidentified the stock. The wood on these RSEs was Circassian.

 

[smokepole]

308

is 308 sold? price if not thanks

 

[Dogman]

DM sent

 

[RJS22]

Is the 06 still available?

 

[Dogman]

30/06 is SOLD. The 308 is for sale. I’ll list it this weekend.

 

[SStomcat]

If you want to take an ‘06 to Africa, zero-ed with 220grn ammo (ala Ernest Hemingway), this is the rifle you want. It just exudes that classy ‘African rifle’ look.

A 30-06 is designed to work best in terms of terminal ballistics for a 165-180 grns projectile. Pushing a 220 grns albeit possible comes at the cost of steep drop in trajectory and increase in felt recoil

 

[Wyatt Smith]

A 30-06 is designed to work best in terms of terminal ballistics for a 165-180 grns projectile. Pushing a 220 grns albeit possible comes at the cost of steep drop in trajectory and increase in felt recoil

For sub 200 yard hunting, 220s are just lovely.

 

[RJS22]

I’m with Wyatt on this one. 180-220 is the space to play with the 06. Lighter is fine for deer sized game but the increase in SD and momentum is noticeable on the larger and tougher species

 

[Jack Stevens]

For sub 200 yard hunting, 220s are just lovely.

A 30-06 is designed to work best in terms of terminal ballistics for a 165-180 grns projectile. Pushing a 220 grns albeit possible comes at the cost of steep drop in trajectory and increase in felt recoil

For African bushveld hunting, 150yds would be a very long shot.

So yes, where 99% of your shots on critters in that habitat are sub-200yds, a premium 220grn ‘06 slug, such as Woodleigh makes, has you covered.

“Felt-recoil” is relative. …. After a session with my 404 Jeffrey, the impact of my old 1942 Winchester M70’s steel buttplate seems quite tame with factory 220grn ammo.

 

[Dogman]

308 listed on here for those who have asked

 

[Whelen]

After many delays by the USPS, the long-awaited Express finally arrived! It’s just as gorgeous as it looked in the pictures. Purchase with confidence from Dogman. Communication was great, the transaction was easy, and he packed it extremely well. 10/10.

 

[Dogman]

Thank you. And dealing with Whelan was just as easy and painless. A great buyer. Great communication and the sale went just as well. 10/10. I would deal with him again no issues!