Best .30-06 Bolt Action & .45-70 Lever Action Rifles
Updated Oct 20, 2026 · 2 picks · Prices checked Oct 20, 2026
For big-game hunting, two classic cartridges cover most of North America. The .30-06 Springfield has taken deer, elk and moose for more than a century, and a bolt action like the Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite is light, accurate and easy to scope. Outdoor Life found it consistently accurate across many loads. The .45-70 Government hits hard at short range, which suits brush, timber and bear country, and a lever gun like the Henry X Model is quick to handle and was tested by Gun Tests and American Hunter. All firearm purchases must follow federal, state and local law and go through a licensed dealer with a background check. Get training, and store firearms locked and unloaded.
★ Top Pick
Savage 110 Trail Hunter Lite .30-06 Springfield (58274)
Why it's hereOutdoor Life found the Trail Hunter Lite consistently accurate across many loads, with a user-adjustable AccuTrigger and a grippy Hogue stock. A light, threaded 20-inch .30-06 for deer and elk.
Outdoor Life tested the 5.56 version of the same rifle. 4-round magazine; ships to FFL. The Ruger American Gen II and Tikka T3x Lite in .30-06 were out of stock online on Oct 19 2026.
~$596.99Price checked Oct 20, 2026at palmettostatearmory.com
⚠️ Firearm purchases must follow all federal, state and local laws. Firearms ship only to a licensed FFL dealer, where a background check is required. Listing is informational only.
