I went to a local gun shop yesterday to just look at the BLR for my friend. They had both the 30-06 and the 308. The 308 came home with me! The wife told me that I needed that gun like I need another hole in my head. I tried to tell her that she could use it if she wants and she said she will just stick to the Kimber Montana. Maybe my friend will bail me out if I don't like it after I shoot it.