The only problem with the '06 is that everybody has one of the damn things (including me) How are you gonna brag about your rifle if everybody in camp has the same thing? Hunters like to be unique.
Using "only a 30-06" is bragging
One nice thing about all the 30 calibers is that factory bullets are available in a range of a factor of two 110 gr to 220r. and if you consider the 55gr Accelerators and 250 gr Woodleighs it is even higher.
My favorite for use in Alaska is the Nosler Partition 200 gr bullet and it is a fantastic long range hunting bullet and works superb at spitting range on critters as large as our big bears. I did use the 220 Partition on the bear in the photo as my 30-06 was built with a fast twist to utilize them. Although it shoots 150 gr bullets well also.
Only problems I've had with the 06 not working is when I forget to load a primer or powder.
