RE: which 30-06
This spring I was trying choose between the SPS Stainless, Stainless Weatherby Vanguard, Ruger All weather, and Savage Weather Warrior. I ended up with the Stainless SPS in .300wsm topped with a Zeiss 4.5X14 X44mm. Its a great rifle.
I shot three deer with it this fall. Too much gun for deer, but a great rifle none the less. Obviously my recommendation is the SPS