I know what u mean. The 7x57 is perfect for me, and most others, truth being told. I have a 280 also. If was built for long range, for me anyway. I use it occasionally. The last time I used the 30-06 was 5yrs ago. I'm just trying to find some reason to use it. Captdavid

"It's not how hard you hit 'em, it's where you hit 'em." The 30-06 will, with the right bullet, successfully take any game animal in North America up to 300yds.

If you are a hunter, and farther than that, get closer!