I went through this few years ago.
Ended up with 9.3 in case I ever make it to Africa or big bears or a moose hunt up north.
I didn’t think I was recoil sensitive, but my 9.3 kicks harder than 300 win mag.
If I was to do it again, I’d probably go with 338-06 due to less recoil.
But if you don’t reload, 35w for sure.


All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.