The very name is iconic. Around for over 100 years it will still get the job done for about 95% of "big game" hunters. The 308 is more efficient, and the Magnums are more powerful, but for most of us the '06 will do.
My first center-fire rifle was an '06. It is long gone but I have managed to keep one or more rifles in this caliber on hand for over 40 years. If I found myself forced to live with only one CF rifle cartridge I could get by with the '06 as well as any and better than most.
Here are some of my 30-06s currently residing at the ranch. Feel free to share yours.
You KNOW we have to include a Garand...
My first center-fire rifle was an '06. It is long gone but I have managed to keep one or more rifles in this caliber on hand for over 40 years. If I found myself forced to live with only one CF rifle cartridge I could get by with the '06 as well as any and better than most.
Here are some of my 30-06s currently residing at the ranch. Feel free to share yours.
You KNOW we have to include a Garand...