I like the 06, it is or can be loaded up, down, heavy or light to make it suitable for heavy to light game animals and to manage recoil.
In regard to recoil it's been my experience that within the mid range non magnum .277-.30 caliber cartridges how the rifle is stocked and how it fits an individual has about as much to do with recoil as what it's chambered in.
The 30-06 is a good choice for an individual who is a hunter rather than a hunter/firearms enthusiast like most of us.
