A .308 is misunderstood and malplaced. It is in fact a REAL shortmagnum. And with great advantages for handloaders, burn much less powder than the .30-06 and gives same terminal performance as this 06. I have owned both but today when using my head I have a .308 again and no 06-guns. I load it with bullets from 100 grains (Lapua) to 220 grains (Sierra). My second rifle is a .375 HH. And with this combination I can hunt anywhere in the world. And I think that good shot placement I can manage 99% of my hunting. If big bears are in mind I am certainly as safe with my .308 than the other cartridge (06), but of course then I use my .375.