Gentlemen....

Lets face a few facts. For whitetail deer hunting any caliber between the .243 Winchester and the .300 Winchester Magnum can be considered a deer rifle. Some consider the .243 a bit light. Some consider the .300 a bit harsh. But, realistically...any caliber between those two will get the job done. Why argue over which is better. The "best" rifle caliber is the one you can shoot well.

Having said that, I have chosen as my "hunting trip" rifle a Winchester Model 70 in 30/06. It will work on Pronghorns to Moose. It offers the versatility I like, suitable accuracy and moderate recoil. Yes, the 25/06 would be better suited for Pronghorns and Deer. Yes, the 300 Win Mag would be better suited for Elk and Moose. But, the 30/06 will do it all for me. This allows me to be a better rifleman with my chosen rifle. the 30/06 is best for me because I can shoot it well.