Siskiyou, I don't have dog in this fight, but still felt like throwing out a couple ideas.
If you're looking at a heavy, 28" barreled long range fun gun, on an '06 action, have you considered the .280AI? If you think the 90gr JLK's .580BC is sweet, take a look at the 162Amax @ .625, or the 168JLK @
.690! Yes, you'd have more recoil, but also more down range energy, barrel life, and wind fighting ability. A 6-06 or 6-06AI shooting 105Amax's (.500BC), or 105/115JLKs (.560+) wouldn't stink either, and would reduce recoil if that's a major factor for you. It's also rare enough that you'd have exclusive bragging rights for your neighborhood (assuming that's part of the .22-06's charm for you).
Your journey, and your money. I'm just throwin' out some ideas for ya.
