...Both in rifle design and as a caliber, I cannot find "anything" better. I can recall (& this still holds true) nearly every Wildcat, Proprietary, European. British or American rifle cartridge in it's class being compared, on way or another, to the 30-06 Springfield, also referred to as 30 Government M'06 or & 62x63mm.
I prefer this great round over all others and, as any of my close friends or asocciates would testify, I walk the walk. I currently owned "3", all are users, all are shooters and all are killers! Almost every hunt, especially for big bucks-n-bulls, etc, one's on my shoulder!
I am curious as to our other members feelings are toward this Grandaddy. I would like to here from all-y'all! Hunting season is upon us...so...WHY NOT!
Let me preface this by stating that I am also in love with the 257 Roberts, 7mm-08 Rem., 6.5x55mm Swedish Mauser and the 300 & 375 H&H (Holland & Holland).
For this particular topic (at least for now) let's stick with the '06. In my opinion, there are many +'s to this round. Name another that you can purchase factory ammo, weighing from 55 grains to 220 grains! There ain't one.
OK: No rant...It's your turn.
Stay Sharp...(& well-armed),
Capt. Chris

I like my 700 adl in 30/06. No plans on replacing it.

Capt,
The 30-06 is the standard by which all other calibers are judged.

It is the basis of many wildcat cartridges over the years to become factory loadings. The 25-06 and 35 Whelan come to mind for that.

Can't go wrong with the 30-06.

Wayne

Hi, since I'm a Garand guy I endorse your post. I thought I would never say this but the CMP is finding original Garands hard to find, regards, Mike

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Larry

Wayne's right - "Can't go wrong with the 30-06."
...but I do like my .308 Browning BLR Lightweight Takedown with Leupold

I've got a Browning 30/06Bar that I use to deer hunt with and a
Remington 700 R5 Mil Spec in 308.Both are accurate and dependable.
However they are safe queens now.

I shot one moose and more than two dozen white tails with my Remington 788/30-06. It was an excellent, accurate rife. One of my best friend's brothers wanted the rifle and I sold it to him. He is still using it extensively, 20 years later.
I then bought a 30-06 BDL. Only shot one white tail with the BDL, plus a couple coyotes.
Since then I have got out of white tails, but still scare coyotes with a .243, BDL plus it is tricked out somewhat.
When I was younger in the province of Saskatchewan we used to shoot jack rabbits with a lead cast bullet (can't remember bullet weight or loads). The only rule was the rabbit had to be running.
I would recommend a 30-06 to anyone shooting big/ medium game in North America.

The 30-06 is a classic. Lots of my buddies use it up here. It covers everything from bears, elk, moose, white tails, bighorns, and mulies.

Cheers,

Alan

One of the rifles I thought to be very nice was the Remington Pump action in 30-06 I think the model was either 740 or 760.

In carbine length bbl,it was ideal.

They later came out with oit in 35 Whelan which for a handloader like me was great.

Wayne

760/7600

Robt,
Thank you,I thought it was the Model 760.

The 35 Whelan was a handloaders dream. Can load it down for deer with nice cast bullets.

Wayne

Thanks Cap. You have sparked a good conversation.

While I agree with everything said in favor of the .30-06, I actually bought a .308 Win for my new deer rifle.

308 may have already taken over the #1 30 caliber rifle sales, use, etc., in part because of the medium action, shorter throw and...of course, the military preference. I have a Steyr bolt gun and a Glen Nelson MI-A Super National Match, heavy barrel. Love 'em both. I just get a little extra muzzle velocity (and energy) out of my '06's...
Capt. Chris

No doubt about it,the 308 is a superb cartridge too.

It also was the basis of a lot of wildcat cartridges such as the 358 Winchester which is the 35 Whelan "short"

Wayne

I also adore a 7mm-08. Have one of the Steyrs that Jeff Cooper designed (Scout model maybe?)that can have a traditional "or" long eye relief scope on it. Ragged hole groups.
I plan on continuing "cartridge posts" as, no doubt, there's a lotta' good ones.
Stay Sharp,
Capt. Chris

A lot to be said about an old cartridge such as the lowly 30-30 (30 WCF)

Most of my friends have at least one model 94 or 336 in that caliber.

Let us not overlook the 35 Remington.

The list goes on and on for sure.

Wayne

For my hunting "needs" nowadays, those...just mentioned..have not the "gas" for ranges that I shoot bucks at. Our lease, which used to be a very...VERY...active, working farm, is now 100% planted pines. We have cultivated and maintained very large green fields (some over 50 acres) and long...Looooong shots are often called for.
On the front porch of our hunting camp we have 50-100-200-300- & 400 yard sighting in targets. The farthest I have ever shot a whitetail was 680 yards. Distance measured, via rangefinder, from the blood on the green field to the surface wall of the shooting house.
I sold my last (pre-war) Model 94 a few years back.
Best, Capt. Chris

Most everything has already been said.

If you had one caliber in the safe, this would be it.

You're looking GOOD, Captain!

Capt,
That is super nice. Looks to weigh about 175 lbs??

Is that the normal size for bucks in your area???

I have two pre-64 94s,won't ever let them go.

Wayne

Most of my elk were taken with my TC Encore 30-06,ine shot, one kil.

Pap

Speaks volumes.