I’ve had numerous Springfields and still have three. The only “problem” I’ve had with load development with the ‘06 is changing bullet weights/loads with the Springfields - changed POI more than most. One of the most accurate rifle I’ve ever owned was a Springfield with a barrel that was cut back to 22” - my cousin uses it in cast bullet matches now.
Any more, I shoot mostly cast bullets in the Springfields 03’s and 03-A3’s. The ‘06 that is my favorite is a re-barreled, re-stocked 721 with a M8 4x.
When I started shooting jacketed bullets in my first Springfield I used 165 grain bullets, but later changed to 180 grain CL’s then Interlocks.
The ‘06 can be described as boring because load development is/was so easy and using 180 grain CL’s or Interlocks is effective on any game that I’ve used that combo on.
