IMHO if I lived in the west where I could regularly hunt elk and moose and possibly run into a bear then I would think the 30-06 would be the ideal all arounder. Here in the east as a deer hunter then yes it is probably a bit more than is needed.
Very sensible. .30-06 (168 gr.) is my elk gun and if I ever draw for moose, just reload a heavier bullet. Recently purchased a .243 for deer and antelope.
