Its all personal preference. Conditions arn't the same for everyone so there is no 1 cartridge or gunthat is right for everyone. I shoot a remington model 7 6mm rem. But my favorite gun is my fathers 1917 remington enfield 30-06that was sporterized. My grandfather redid the whole gun himself, so it has a sentimental value to him and I.I love the mauser action and that thing just plain out shoots... If i was going to buy a new gun right now thoughi really like the remington model 700 cdl's. I'd pick one up in a 25-06.