I have hunted with BAR's for over 20 years, my father has used them longer than that. He currently has a 308 and I have a 30-06. Both of them work great for deer, but as has been said previously there is a much greater selection of 06 ammo around, and often you can pick it up for less money.

However, if you ever get a chance to go moose hunting, I like the 30-06 better. Bigger lead, a little more impact, I think its just a better caliber for moose. I have taken 2 with 30-06 bars, and my father has taken one, he used mine for his moose.

The only bad thing about the BAR's is they, and all other semis, are illegal in lots of other countries.