I've had a 30-06 (in some form or another) for the last 30 years, and it has always worked. Before I retired, my job moved me all over the globe, and the 30-06 (and a 270 Win) were all I had or felt I needed.About 10 years ago I got into the "want a new rifle" mindset, and purchased a few of the faster magnums, such as a 7mmRemUM, 300WSM, 300RUM, and 300WinMag. They were fine rifles, and killed the stuff I was after, but just never felt "right" to me. I have sincesold them all and ordered a Win Model 70 Classic Stainless in 30-06. I just got off the phonewith HS Precision, and the replacement stock I ordered (I don't care for the basicwin and rem factory synthetic stocks)should arrive in a day or so.Once my gunsmith gets the barreled action mounted, scope, etc., I suspect this rifle will last me for the rest of my hunting days. The 06 may not be the sexiest girl at the dance, but she knows all the steps.