I have a .308 and like more every time I shoot it.

Pros: The .308 is a very stable cartridge/bullet combo with almost infinite varibles when reloading. It has less recoil, it outperforms the 30-06 up to about 150 g bullets, even to 165, falls behind with 165g and heavier bullets. One of the most accrate rounds made and very forgiving when handloading. It is fun! You can shoot a lot of bullets and not get sore.

Cons: The 30-06 is a cool round too. The .308 is not a " magnum" whatever that means, and it doesn' t shoot as flat or have the velocity of the 300 big wapum mags. Magnum owners will feel superior to you beacuse of your " little round" .

I have harvested 6 deer, 5 does (3 WT, 2Mulie) and 1 buck (WT). My longest shot was 350 yds and it put her down. Inside ranges, 50-100 yds it like any other longgun is a little hot! (I am going to add a handgun, 44 Magnum to my hunting tools to the 50 yd range.) Best range for bullet performance with my handloads in my rifle is 125-225 yds.

The buck I got was full of adreanalen (sp) and would not go down as soon as I wanted, the .308 recoil allowed a cycled action without loosing sight picture or target, allowing for a needed 2nd shoot in this case. I am not about to loose or wound a deer, I will shoot again to make sure.