No. The .30/'06 is way morerifle than most deer hunters will ever need. The .243 would be a better choice. The only time I would recommend the '06 is if the guy can afford only one rifle, and he will use it west of the Mississippi River for elk, moose, and bear as well as deer..... In addition, he can use it for varmint shooting, for which the '06 is a bit much. The .308 is alot closer to being an '06 than anything else. The .260 Remington or 7-'08 would also be good choices.

My dautghter-in-law kille her bull elk every year with her .243!