alaskanativeson
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Vern Humphrey said:As the late, great Townsend Whelen (the Dean of American Riflemen) used to say, "The .30-06 is never a mistake."
You know, it's easy to hate the 30-06 round. You really wouldn't call it the perfect round for anything, but it does damned near everything well. You can shoot light game like antelope or whitetail with it just fine without worrying about overkill as long as you're up to putting the shot in the right spot. It's actually near the top choice for a large mule deer, hogs, or caribou. It's certainly a capable round for elk and moose. While it wouldn't be my first choice for large dangerous bears, I'm confident enough in my skill to carry one up here in Alaska if it's all that's available. I wouldn't hesitate.
So what's the problem with it? Well, that's just it: It's so damned versatile. If you have an '06 you may have a hard time explaining toyour spouse why you need to get another gun.
Yup, gotta hate the 30-06. On the other hand, don't ask me to give mine up. It just has to be in my lineup.