I like the 06 and have a couple of them. Factory loads can be changed to make it more suitable for different animals. Ammo availability is everywhere and it is a good all around gun similar to the .270. I have used mine for everything from moose, caribou, elk, deer, yotes to varmits. There are better calibers for different game but I like my trusty 06 and have had great luck with it. I wouldn't say it is a long range caliber though and wouldn't even try a 350 to 400 yd shot.