To follow-up on the .246 vs. .30-30 thread (http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2965983):

If you didn't want to spend a lot of money, what would be more preferable, a .30-30 or a .30-06. From what I have been hearing, the .30-06 has a lot more recoil and accuracy distance, but is it worth it? What gun manufacturer?

I might be heading up into the mountains this season for a deer hunt, so I need to pick up a centerfire rifle if I go (we only use ML and shotguns in our state).

Any advice is welcome.