I love the 30-06 classy with history. I currently only have 2 in the safe a Kimber 84L Classic Select and a Tikka 695 Hunter. Both are consistently sub MOA shooters with 150 thru 180 grain bullets I haven't tried lighter or heavier. I don't think its too much rifle for deer I prefer to call it power to spare. A 30-06 in my hands always just feels right.The only problem I can see with it is its popularity.The average few shots a year hunter does some research and decides the 30-06 will cover anything they plan on hunting and purchases one and they have made a great choice.The problem comes when its time to shoot it.The 30-06 just has too much recoil for the occasional shooter most wont admit it because do to its popularity they must be a wimp if it is kicking them silly.
