I find it remarkable we are still talking about this subject.
I have hunted solely with a 30-06 for the past 12 years. Whitetail, pronghorn, Mule Deer, cow elk, bull elk. I aim my 30-06, pull the trigger, and go retrieve the animal.
Is the recoil too much? I don't know, I shoot 180s mostly at 2775-2800 fps. In my 7.5 lb (scoped) rifle (6.75 lbs bare) it is reasonable. I shoot it a lot too, not just 2-3 rounds a year. I once put more than 100 rounds through in a range session, but I mostly shoot 40-60.
