I once owned a 30-06 ruger 77 RSI that I just hated to shoot as this sucker would just pound yer AZZ to the level of abuse and make you hate the damn thing as the rifle has been gone for years and Ive never been happier,Ive got one in 7mm-08 and 308 win and they are very tolerable to shoot but that 30-06 was nuttin butt HELL on wheels.....................