I have a 30-06 and like it, but I have a lot of other rifles. When these one battery, one all-around caliber subjects come up, the 30-06 has been a popular choice because the Win mag crosses the comfort line on recoil for a majority of the population.
IMHO the 300 WSM replaces the 30-06 for a one rifle all-arounder, because it's accuracy runs close to the .308 while the velocity beats the '06. A 180 mono at close to 3000 fps is plenty of power for all-around hunting. If that won't get it done a move up to .375 H&H may be appropriate for a few hunts.
