I have killed xtra large moose, large bears, deer of all sizes, and some grouse with a 30-06, from about 25 yards on out to 400 yards since 1965. Never needed more rifle -- never shot more than 2 rounds.

I handload my ammo, and the one I have settled on for the last 15-20 years is a 168 Barnes TSX going 2900 fps. Accuracy is very good, and bullet is very effective.

I also like my Tikka T3 in 6.5 Swede, but hard to leaave one of my old -06s at home. They Just Git er dun.

"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov 4:23)

Brother Keith