Winchester - Ranger Bolt Action 30-06

[flbadger]

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-   Hopefully someone can give me some insight into this rifle.  -  I would like to
buy this rifle at a pawn shop -  Nice looking - wood stock -   Has scope -  They
are asking $399.00 -   Is that kind of price $ reasonable.  I haven dickered with
them as yet but maybe I can get them down a bit.  -  At that price with Florida
Sales tax I would then be looking just over $400.  -  -   I have been invited to
go hunting in upper Canada for Deer (Mule Deer) and maybe beer etc.  ?? The
trip itself  is quit  an excursion.  -  ANYWAY -  This gun is suggested over my
Savage 308 -  They say I would be better off with this higher powered round.
-  Sure would like anyones commentary on this.  -  -
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flbadger
Fla.

[35Rem]

Look at the ballistics of the two rounds on remintong.com, or winchester.com You can compare rounds ballistics there.
I tend to look at the energy figures, especially when the caliber is the same.

I don't think there is enough difference in the two to warrant buying another rifle, especially a different one than what you are used to already.  If the 308 shoots good for you, I'd stick with it.

My opinion

[SuperstitionCoues]

You are paying way too much for the gun.  I had one in 1986 (30-06)- and I payed $400 for it then, new, with a Bushnell Banner scope. 

If you want to spend this much money, get a Ruger M77, a CZ-USA, or a Remington Model 700 SPS.  You will be getting what you pay for then. 

[tanoose]

flbadger you can buy a new all weather stainless ruger 77 bolt action for $500.00 that ranger i beleive has a hard wood stock if you were talking 308 to 338 then theres a difference . i have both and while i use the 30/06 more i wouldn't hesitete to use the 308. Just not that much of a difference to warrent ea new rifle.Your 308 would do fine .

[sniperVLS]

I agree with the others, in no way does the small difference warrant the purchase of a rifle, expecially one that sounds like its price is higher than usual.

If you were asking about the next step up, which most of us would consider being a .300winmag, I'd say yes(towards the caliber, not the rifle in question).