Many different chamberings will work, but I like the 30-06 in Oregon as an all around or backup rifle. I do like other rifles that are more specialized, but I have so little time for load development anymore and it seems that I wind up grabbing a 30-06 that I at least have partially worked up. For a handload, I like the 168 grain Barnes TSX or TTSX at 2800-2800 fps. For factory ammo I like Federal loaded with the 165 Barnes TSX.
My intent is to use a 270 for deer, and a 300 Ack or 338 Win for elk. Those rifles will be backed up with a Stainless 300 WSM shooting either 168 or 180 TTSXs, for espeically wet days. That is assuming I can find more time this year. Otherwise I'll be hunting with the FWT 30-06 again next year.
Last edited by afp; 10-30-2009 at 06:59 PM.