RE: 30-06 article
I don't find the 06 to be that punishing, but I do think 99% of all hunters use guns too big. It's only a whitetail, they aren't hard to kill. If your hunting includes a mixed bag then more power might be needed. I own a lot of rifles in alot of calibers, I hunt with 3, 7.62x39, 270win and 7mm08.
With the technology in today's bullets I'd scrap em all for a good 22cal to 6mm.
If the rifle hardly kicks, then you should be able to shoot alot more rounds per range session. More shooting = better shooter.