Mine began life as a J.C. Higgens and worked well until I wore out the barrel.
A familiar 30-06 with good bullets is seldom a bad choice.

Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.